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. The best of Live, Work, Play at 490 Sun Forest Way!Description
Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary SchoolElementary School
CH/Carrboro - CarrboroHigh School
CH/Carrboro - Grey CulbrethJunior High

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