Sited on the crest of a gentle slope and tucked into the wooded landscape in NORTHWOOD, this single level home offers a serene retreat Step into the great room and feel as if the woodland came along, as a window wall in front of you soars to the crest of the vaulted ceiling, capturing the view. Throughout the home many features enhance the open, airy feeling - light hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, skylights, & solar tunnels. The appealing 4 bedroom, 3 bath floorplan balances the openness of the public areas with separate spaces for the owners' privacy, shown by the primary bedroom suite, a wing consisting of bedroom, bath & study. The additional 3 bedrooms & 2 baths are located in a separate wing. All bedrooms have hardwood floors, ample closets & large windows which provide light & views of the back garden. The great room, with paneled fireplace wall, raised hearth & art niche, offers space for gathering & dining , and opens to the kitchen. Designed to be seen, the open kitchen presents a stylish face with its abundant maple cabinetry, stainless appliances & handsome granite counters - an inviting spot for the chef to work. Located off the great room, a spacious screened porch floats above the backyard giving the feeling of being in a tree house, and provides a connection to the deck and backyard. Further exploration of the yard leads to the pool, nestled in the V of the house wings. The private location of the pool makes it a pivotal spot for family fun and entertaining. The house has been immaculately maintained with the roof & 1 HP having been replaced within the past 3 years. Additionally, the interior has been repainted and some hardwoods refinished. Convenient to everything Chapel Hill - schools, UNC, Chapel Hill North, I-40, this gorgeous contemporary is a jewel.