4607 Chicopee Trail
Durham, NC 27707Extraordinary Mid-Century on almost 2 acres. Originally designed in 1968 as the personal residence for acclaimed NC Design School architect Max Isley. Redesigned & renovated since 2011 carefully preserving brick floors, sweeping open space, glorious windows, woodland vistas. Opportunity for creative contemplation as well as energized celebrations. This is a home meant to be enjoyed for its quiet and for the festivity it invites. Vega iron-work gates at the courtyard entrance. Cabinetry for books and display. Lofty living space with masonry fireplace. A pair of descending staircases. An amazing screen porch, covered grilling area and twilight cocktail deck. Well planned main level includes secluded primary suite, a private office; a cozy gathering space, a guest wing with 2 BRs, library/study, private deck & gym. Gallery hallway and DR overlook the grand entertaining area. Kitchen, which opens to courtyard, has organic black & tan granite, sleek cabinetry, high end stainless steel appliances. Discover lovely nature at every turn from the covered parking to paver & river stone walks to gravel paths meandering to the stream bed and back to the twilight deck. Additional space (not included in the finished square footage) is great bonus space currently used for storage but previously the favorite summer camp bunk space for visiting granddaughters. Nearby sink, mirror and make-up lights were perfect for imaginative teens and had been used as a darkroom by prior owners.
$1,500,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.82 acres
3,680 square feet
$408 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Masonite, Board & Batten Siding
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Courtyard, Lighting
- Lot Size Acres 1.82
- Parking Features Paved, Carport, Asphalt, Detached Carport
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,680
- Appliances Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Warming Drawer, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Convection Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Refrigerator, Oven
- Basement Sump Pump, Storage Space, Block, Partially Finished, Partial, Interior Entry
- Cooling Dual, Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Masonry, Living Room
- Flooring Stone, Carpet, Tile, Brick
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Shower, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Smooth Ceilings, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 19
- Window Features Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Views, Hardwood Trees, Private, Partially Cleared, Sloped Down
- Tax Annual Amount 8651
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1968
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1968
- NeighborhoodChicopee Hills
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Creekside
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
Listing courtesy of Peak, Swirles & Cavallito. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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