Discover a community built as much for outdoor enjoyment as for its stunning homes.. Briar Chapel's 900 acres of open space frame 24 miles of beautiful streetscapes, rolling hills, boardwalks, nature paths and bike trails. The Briar Club is built for every taste, with gathering rooms, a fitness facility, catering and outdoor entertainment areas and two pools. Convenient to downtown Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina, Briar Chapel offers a peaceful mountain lifestyle with activities for residents of all ages.