4900 W CORNWALLIS RD
DURHAM, NC 27705

$4,550,000

3 Beds

4 Baths

5,863 Sq Ft

Status Active

MLS# 10004941

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.

Details for 4900 W CORNWALLIS RD

$776 / Sq Ft

4 parking spaces

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor

162 Days on website

12.16 acres lot

Interior

Appliances

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier, Water Softener

Bathrooms Full

Bathrooms Half

Bathrooms Total

Bedrooms Total

Fireplace Features

Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning

Flooring

Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Interior Features

Bookcases, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Nursery, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar

Laundry Features

Laundry Room, Main Level

Living Area

5,863 SqFt.

HOA Features

Association Amenities

Association Fee Includes

Building And Construction

Accessibility Features

Accessible Elevator Installed

Building Features

Door Features

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Property Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Property Type

Residential

Window Features

Insulated Windows

Year Built

2008

Exterior And Lot

Exterior Features

Lighting, Rain Gutters

Garage Spaces

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Pasture, Secluded

Lot Size Acres

12.16

Lot Size Square Feet

529689.6

Lot Size Units

Acres

Parking Features

Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel

Parking Total

Patio And Porch Features

["Covered", "Deck", "Glass Enclosed", "Patio", "Porch"]

Pool Features

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Spa Features

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Waterfront Features

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Utilities

Cooling

["Central Air", "Electric"]

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor

Area And Schools

City

Durham

Community Features

County Or Parish

Orange

Elementary School

Orange - New Hope

High School

Orange - Cedar Ridge

Middle Or Junior School

Orange - A L Stanback

Subdivision Name

Not In A Subdivision

Financial Info

Buyer Agency Compensation^*

2.5%

^*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Tax Annual Amount

$14,485