490 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$2,395,000
4
BD
5
BA
6,655
SqFt

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Seller Representative Leland Little Properties, LLC

List Price
$2,395,000
Status
PENDING
MLS#
10169534
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Full-baths
4
Half-baths
1
Living Area
6,655
Lot Size
205,602
Subdivision
Sun Forest
Year Built
2009
Acres
4.72

Property Description

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 room for more—- 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!

Additional Information

Hoa Fee Includes
Road Maintenance
Style
Transitional
Foundation
Combination
Interior Features
Bookcases, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Radon Mitigation System, Smooth Ceilings
Exterior Features
Balcony, Basketball Court, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
Elementary School
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School
Middle School
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
High School
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School
Utilities
Cable Available, Septic
Garage Spaces
3
Water
Well
Basement
Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Heated
Flooring
Hardwood, Slate/Marble, Tile
Roof
Shingle
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Zoned

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