About this property

FABULOUS NEW PRICE! Surrounded by Duke Forest, this 12.16 acre treasure offers quiet privacy only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or UNC/Chapel Hill. This five BR estate property is comprised of a main house with 3 ensuite BRs plus a 2BR/2BA cottage only a quick stroll away. The primary residence includes the components of a magnificent 1850's barn relocated to NC & setting the stage for this carefully constructed home completed in 2009. The separate restored 1840's farmhouse provides perfect guest quarters with its additional 2BRs/2BA, LR w/fp, full kitchen and screen porch. The main house incorporates historic elements rescued from a beautiful old house in Halifax, Va. Gorgeous open design is ideal for entertaining. Spectacular stone fireplace. Incomparable heart pine woodwork. Pretty baths, bookcses, open kitchen/scullery/ barn doors. Enjoy the best of a 2024 lifestyle with modern amenities including an elevator and home gym. Don't miss the convenient & enormous storage in garage walk-up & under house walk-in. Ancient trees shade this land grant parcel of Couch family heritage. Established gardens include stone and brick hardscape, retaining walls, a meandering creekbed and koi pond lovingly planted with specimen favorites and next generation trees. Deer fencing & irrigation protect the large vegetable garden. Rolling pasture welcomes children and pets to play freely.

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