Light filled contemporary, passive solar home lives large with open design and bright interior; one-owner has lovingly maintained and updated

Passive solar features include air-lock Entry, proper orientation and extended overhangs on south side to result in low heating bills in winter, and educed need for air-conditioning in summer; "whole house" fan can further eliminate need for air-conditioning

Covered front porch opens into spacious Entry with brick-tile floor & full glass interior door

Hardwood flooring in all living areas and bedrooms, no carpet fibers

Great Room has ceiling vaulted to hall rail above and ceiling fan; receives daylight from skylight over staircase & numerous windows; features attractive wood burning fireplace with brick hearth & blower

Dining Area at end of Great Room has more windows, opens to Kitchen through wall space between lower and upper cabinets, and features large sliding door to Deck

Updated Kitchen has ample cabinet storage, solid-surface counter tops, Grohë faucet, big walk-in pantry and large sliding door to Deck; includes space for small table

Main level Bath features a beautiful “Talavera” hand-painted sink with tile countertop, imported from Mexico, and water fall faucet; has full-width closet at end sized to accommodate tub/shower for easy conversion to full bath if desired

Attractive staircase has oak treads; skylight bathes staircase with sunlight; additional storage is located beneath stairs (behind coat closet)

Landing upstairs overlooks portion of living room below

Two large bedrooms, each with large south facing windows; one has extended closet for additional storage

Nice Full Bath with tub/shower combo is naturally bright from its own skylight

Sunny south-facing full-length Deck runs along back of home

Lovely landscaping enhances the appeal of this natural setting and creates the perfect place to display your garden art, sculpture, bird feeders, etc; enjoy peaceful walks along the interlocking circular trails that have been created through back portion of lot

Located in a large-lot neighborhood on a quiet paved cul-de-sac street with no through traffic, offering a great place for bike riding, jogging and walks

Just minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and I-40 access; convenient to Duke and RTP; combines the advantages of a Chapel Hill address with low “county” taxes

FIXTURES & APPLIANCES TO CONVEY:   “Frigidaire” Self-cleaning electric range, range hood, refrigerator,  “Whirlpool - Quiet Wash Plus” dishwasher, washer & dryer, ceiling fan, whole house fan, attractive & sturdy cast iron vent registers throughout mail level; PLEASE NOTE that garden art and iron passage gate DO NOT CONVEY.

UPDATES:  Special UV light interior air quality filter new in 2005; Half Bath remodeled/upgraded, new 30-yr shingles, skylights, ridge vent, well pump and pressure tank new in 2004; new range, septic tank last pumped in 2003

NOTE:  Heat Pump has been serviced regularly; Restrictive Covenants expired in 2000

LANDSCAPING INCLUDES hostas, hellebores, azaleas; natural forest plus rare and naturally growing "creeping cedar" ground cover also enhance this lot   

DIRECTIONS:    Hwy 54 West 5 miles past Carrboro Plaza Shopping Center. Take first Right past Dodson’s Crossroads onto Leslie Drive into Westbrook Estates.  House is down on the Left.

From I-40, enjoy a short drive through the countryside.  Take Exit #263/New Hope Church Rd, head south (west) and name will change to Arthur Minnis Rd.  Then turn Left on Rocky Ridge Rd., then Right on Dairyland Rd, then Left on Dodson’s Crossroads and follow to Hwy 54.  Turn right onto Hwy 54 West, then take first right on Leslie Drive into Westbrook Estates.  House is down on the Left.