515 Wellingham Drive
Durham, NC 27713Beautiful custom South Durham home in Wellington Forest with finished walkout basement, five bedrooms, and four full baths. An oasis of privacy and fun, with exceptional convenience to everything you want. Enjoy the stunning two-story wall of windows in the family room framing mature trees and landscaping, while front windows overlook the landscaped community pond. Pool and play area are just around the corner, and Southpoint Mall is easily walkable or bikeable. The main-floor bedroom has private access to a full bath with walk-in shower designed for accessibility. The fully finished walkout basement features a home theater with integrated technology, a game room with convertible pool/game table, moveable bar, full bath, and kitchenette stub-ins - ready for an in-law suite or apartment. Upstairs, the large primary suite is a true retreat with abundant natural light, serene views, a generous walk-in closet with built-ins, and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms along an open bridge walkway offer unique features like a window seat overlooking the pond, blackboard half-wall, and built-in display shelving. Take advantage of the open kitchen with stainless appliances, pantry and breakfast nook that opens to the deck. Entertain in the beautiful separate dining room. And, the versatile office/den/music room with French doors offers privacy for whatever function serves your lifestyle. A two-story deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard featuring lovely mature trees and landscaping, a main-level platform wired for a spa tub and a large patio that extends from the walkout basement. Special features include the covered front porch entrance, an oversized garage with hanging storage and Simplisafe security system. Check the provided survey from 2016 to view the public sewer easement (maintained by the city) and creeks beyond the fence and contained in the open space/lot to the right of the home. Everything you want in one exceptional South Durham home.
$797,000
5 bedrooms
4 full bathrooms
0.28 acres
3,961 square feet
$201 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2001
- NeighborhoodWellington Forest
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lyons Farm
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lowes Grove
- High SchoolDurham - Hillside
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- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No One Below, No One Above
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Smart Lock(s)
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Patio
- Pool Features In Ground, Fenced, Outdoor Pool, Association
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,635
- Appliances Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Microwave, Ice Maker, Disposal, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Freezer, Refrigerator
- Basement Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Bath/Stubbed, Heated, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Up Access, Storage Space
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,326
- Cooling Electric, Central Air, Dual, Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Gas
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Glass Doors, Gas
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Heating Central, Baseboard, Space Heater, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Shower Only, Laminate Counters, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Sound System, Bookcases, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Wired for Sound, Central Vacuum, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Granite Counters, Wired for Data, Smart Thermostat, Double Vanity, Walk-In Shower, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Separate Shower, Pantry, Smooth Ceilings
- Laundry Features Upper Level, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 15
- Window Features Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Association Amenities Parking, Clubhouse, Pond Year Round, Recreation Facilities, Meeting Room, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Playground, Basketball Court
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Curbs, Clubhouse, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Playground, Suburban
- Lot Features Close to Clubhouse, Landscaped, Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Many Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 5378.85
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2001
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