When a beautifully proportioned house is perched on a 0.91 acre corner lot in the Tyndrum neighborhood (known for its spacious lots and tranquil setting) and surrounded by The Duke Forest trails, it's a good idea to call it home! This generous 2979 sq. ft. transitional floor plan has many updates such as *NEW ROOF 2022* and *NEW GAS HVAC 2023*. The first floor primary suite offers an impressive walk-in closet with custom built-ins, very large dual vanity, luxurious soaker tub and a brand new frameless glass shower. The spacious kitchen, designed for culinary enthusiasts, boasts classic granite countertops w/a spacious center island, gas cooktop, a sun drenched breakfast nook (seats 4), against a bank of windows which makes it the best seat in the house for meals or visiting & a raised bar island providing extra seating, cooking space and storage. Kitchen includes a *NEW DISHWASHER & MICROWAVE in 2025. A water softener/filtration system with reverse osmosis provides purified water at the kitchen sink. The open dining room & living room create defined spaces but blend effortlessly for larger gatherings. Abundant natural light flows from the home's southern orientation, lighting up the main level rooms. The adjacent heated/cooled sunroom invites the outside atmosphere directly into the primary living space for maximal comfort. The main level is completed by a private office, ½ bath, laundry room/mudroom and large pantry closets.
Upstairs, two more generously sized bedrooms include a large full bathroom, walk-in closets and new carpet - offering personal retreats for all who reside here. Dedicated space throughout the 2nd level is ready for a home office, hobby space, TV and exercise. Gardening is ideal in the large, flat and meticulously landscaped yard and ample space for recreational activities. sports and games. The side entry garage provides classy curb appeal. The private brick patio shrouded by walls and hedges, creating filtered sunlight, offers entertaining space along with the brand new 2025 deck and the expansive front porch, expand the options for comfort and peace.
The front of the neighborhood is flanked by 2 lovely ponds on either side of the street and the back of the neighborhood leads directly into The Duke Forest with its 12 miles of trails for walking, running and biking. This property provides the premier location to enjoy the beautiful Tyndrum neighborhood. By car, Duke University is 5 minutes and UNC is only 15 minutes. Access to downtown Durham couldn't be more convenient.