Encore at Briar Chapel sits inside the larger Briar Chapel community in Chapel Hill where folks find both new construction and resale homes with prices that start near $386,000 and sometimes go past $1,489,000, with most homes averaging about $600,000 as of 2023, and there are homes built by several local builders in styles that range from townhomes to luxury single-family houses, plus villas and duplexes, all set on different lot sizes which means prices can change depending on if it's a standard, premium, or larger lot, and there are even detached garages, some tucked along alleys, and most houses have eco-friendly features like an average HERS score of 54 and some use solar systems, plus the community as a whole follows green building standards. Encore at Briar Chapel isn't only about houses, since residents get a range of services, starting with assisted living and memory care, including daily help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, plus there's supervision and a 24-hour call system for safety and quick support for anyone needing it, and specifically for folks with memory concerns, trained staff give extra help and attention.
Inside the community, folks will find both private suites and shared areas like common dining rooms and wellness zones with programs that encourage regular social and physical activity, and everybody can join scheduled daily activities, movie nights, and community-sponsored gatherings, so even on quiet days, there's a way to connect or just relax. Meals come with different options like all-day dining and restaurant-style food, and they prepare special diets for allergies or diabetes, with staff taking care of recipe and meal prep if needed, and the housekeeping folks provide laundry and cleaning services too, while there's also move-in coordination and concierge support for new residents.
Encore at Briar Chapel adds something extra with its amenities, where you'll find outdoor walking paths, recreational parks, saltwater pools, a splash pad, and a Sports Park, while the Clubhouse and Pool Complex, which opened in 2008, serves as the main spot for social events or just meeting people. There's a shaded Playground and Picnic Pavilion for family visits, a game room, activity room, library, arts room, fitness center, and spa, so people can stay busy or just unwind, and outside, over fifty percent of the Briar Chapel area is open space with nature trails-nineteen miles of biking and hiking plus six more miles of paths lined with "Art in Nature" installations and five large Earth Castings by Thomas Sayre that act as landmarks. Folks also use the community garden called Briar Patch run by the Garden Club, and there are artistic touches everywhere, like the Metamorphosis sculpture and Triangle Park with its amphitheater, so the neighborhood feels lively with a warm, creative spirit, and pets have their own spot at the Dog Park on Great Ridge Parkway.
Encore at Briar Chapel is officially sold out now, so there isn't ongoing development, but those living here get a mix of private comfort and community life, with the Historic District location, lots of greenery, and a design focused on preserving nature and saving energy, which has already stopped millions of pounds of greenhouse gases and saved over five million dollars in energy since things started back in 2008. The focus at Encore at Briar Chapel stays on safety, wellness, and providing support for people when they need it, all within a neighborhood that values natural beauty, art, and friendly gatherings.
