4637 Array Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Listing details for 4637 Array Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 : This one-level custom modernist, energy-efficient home offers over 2,800 square feet with three large bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a bonus room. Thoughtfully designed for long-term living, the home includes aging-in-place features such as zero-entry access from the garage and zero-entry showers. The one-level layout is organized into two distinct wings--one for the owners and the other for family and guests--providing both privacy and comfort. What makes this home energy efficient? • Solar energy powering entire house, reducing reliance on utility companies and high energy bills Electric batteries for power storage • ERV system, ensuring fresh filtered air circulation every few minutes and balancing heat and humidity inside house and taking stale air out of the house • Tightly wrapped house ensuring maximum energy efficiency • Roof top material reflecting heat away from house , thus maximizing energy efficiency and keeping house cooler in the summer • Extended overhangs to keep the sun's glare and heat away from the house, thus keeping the house cool while allowing sunlight to filter through the floor-to-ceiling windows all day long. • Kawalsky aluminum-clad triple-glazed low-E windows, improving energy efficiency by helping to keep conditioned air (heat and air conditioned air) inside the home and outdoor air outside of the home Enjoy white oak hardwood floors throughout, a bold natural oak accent wall in the family room, and solid-core doors. The chef's kitchen features a large island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch 36'' induction cooktop, Bosch wall oven, and Calacatta Capri quartz countertops. The kitchen and prep sinks are Blanco scratch-resistant granite, combining beauty with exceptional durability. Set on a wooded 1.52-acre lot, the home is positioned to maximize privacy. It was thoughtfully designed not only for forever living but also for buyers seeking luxury, energy efficiency, and a peaceful Zen-like atmosphere. This outstanding modernist home is accented with the warmth of fluted pine and cypress. Walls of glass--including a dramatic two-tier cascade of clerestory windows--fill the interior with natural light, while meticulously crafted wood screens add architectural depth and warmth. Extended roof overhangs, an important passive design feature, help keep heat and glare out of the home. The home's high-performance design means virtually no utility bills (other than the cost to remain connected to the grid). Engineered to produce more energy than it consumes, the home is projected to achieve a HERS score of -18. A 36-panel solar array paired with two Franklin batteries provides energy storage and supports a lifestyle of efficiency, comfort, and energy independence. The exterior showcases a sophisticated blend of Thermory siding, fluted pine, fiber cement, and cypress. Thermory is a thermally modified wood created through a chemical-free heat and steam process that enhances durability and resistance to rot while maintaining a beautiful natural appearance. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a large terrace off the family room accessed through a spectacular accordion sliding glass door, as well as a private deck off the bonus room--perfect for relaxing after a workout. The homesite is also positioned to allow space for a future pool just beyond the terrace. The home is located in Array, a community of 12 Net Zero Energy homes. Over 56% of the neighborhood is preserved open space, protecting a lush canopy of trees, a stocked pond with two docks, a community gathering place, and 2.5 miles of tranquil walking trails. 4637 Array Drive, designed by Arielle Schechter and built by NewPhire Building Company, is for the buyer seeking a home where modern architecture, sustainability, and serenity come together in harmony with the natural landscape.