Briar Chapel, NC Homes for Rent

Briar Chapel in Fearrington Village, NC, features a mix of new builds and midcentury ranch-style bungalows. Homes range from less-updated Minimal Traditional and ranch-style houses on the western side, priced between $230,000 and $380,000, to larger Modern Farmhouse, Contemporary, or European-inspired estates starting at $1.3 million. Planned communities like Briar Chapel offer Traditional, Modern Transitional, and Craftsman-inspired homes priced between $430,000 and $900,000. Briar Chapel boasts several community parks, including Great Meadow Park with its pavilion, amphitheater, playground, and dog park, and Discovery Park with hammocks and a fossil dig area. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy Twin Lakes Golf Course and The Preserve Golf Club near Jordan Lake, which also offers boating, swimming, and hiking trails. Shopping and dining are concentrated along U.S. Route 501, with options like Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, Breakaway Café, and Town Hall Burger & Beer. Fearrington Village, 4 miles southeast, is known for its English-inspired community with boutiques, restaurants, and afternoon tea at the Fearrington House Restaurant. Briar Chapel is about 10 miles from Chapel Hill, with a 25-minute drive via U.S. Route 501, and 30 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Chatham County Public Schools district serves Briar Chapel, with highly rated schools such as Chatham Grove Elementary, Margaret B. Pollard Middle, Willow Oak Montessori, and Woods Charter School. The area is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.