Set among towering pines and backing directly to the golf course, this striking contemporary home offers something increasingly rare in Chapel Hill -- genuine architectural character paired with light, volume, and privacy. Clean lines, multi-level decks, and expansive glass define the exterior, while the interior delivers the kind of dramatic, sun-filled spaces that simply cannot be replicated in conventional construction. The great room is the undeniable heart of the home. Soaring double-height ceilings with exposed beam detail rise to a bank of clerestory windows that fill the space with natural light throughout the day. A sleek black tile fireplace with integrated hearth is framed by custom built-in shelving, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors opens directly onto the wooded landscape beyond. An open upper-level catwalk overlooks the space, adding architectural drama and a sense of connection across the home. Warm natural hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by a crisp neutral palette that lets the architecture -- and the surrounding treescape -- take center stage. A tiered platform living area with picture windows creates a natural sitting or reading space, while an adjacent formal dining room with chandelier lighting sits just off the main living space. The kitchen is bright and highly functional, featuring white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a peninsula with seating, stainless steel appliances, and a window over the sink that frames the greenery outside -- a clean, timeless canvas ready for whatever you envision. Outside, elevated decks and balconies on multiple levels extend the living space into the trees, offering shaded outdoor retreats and views into the surrounding forest from nearly every room. Located in one of Chapel Hill's most desirable areas -- minutes from UNC, downtown Franklin Street, top-rated Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, and easy access to Research Triangle Park and Durham. A home with real architectural presence, in a setting you'll never tire of. FHA Eligibility 09/17/2026.