490 Sun Forest Way

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Imagine living in Chapel Hill yet feeling like you are in the mountains. The moment you turn on to Sun Forest Way from Old Lystra, you'll feel a peace set in. Travel 1/2 mile in the cool quiet shade to 490 and discover a retreat-like oasis. You'll fall in love with its 4+ acre privacy, tall shade trees, proximity to town, schools, the NC Coast and the 'real' NC Mountains. Current owners transformed the grassy backyard into an architect-designed pool/play resort style paradise with heated salt water pool & spa, cabana that includes office, handsome half bath, storage for pool accessories, people shower with kid/pup level too, fully-equipped cabana including lighting, bar, fridges, grills, sink, & of course a big TV. Game area includes putting green, b-ball and accessories, giant Jenga, Cornhole, bring your A game! A carefully-planned interior boasts well-appointed main level primary with terrace access, marvelous music/ living room, sunny study, delightful dining, happy kitchen/great room with terrace access, perfectly located half bath + large light-filled laundry. Super second level boasts en suite guest and two bedrooms with shared tub/shower, separate vanities buddy bath; inspiring work out studio; handy walk-in attic access. The good-looking guest suite graces the perfectly put together cheerful walk-out pool level, marvelous media room, instagram-worthy wine room and flex room now acting as art studio/storage. See Floorplan in documents The best of Live, Work, Play at 490 Sun Forest Way!

Listing courtesy of Beth Louden of Leland Little Properties, LLC



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