Beautiful custom-built home in a prime Durham location just off Hope Valley Rd--10 minutes or less to Duke, Duke Medical Center, Downtown Durham, Southpoint, I-40/I-85, and Durham Academy with an easy commute to Duke University and Research Triangle Park. Bright, light-filled interior with refinished hardwood floors (2023), fresh paint, and an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, backsplash, and stainless appliances with gas range. Spacious family room with fireplace, large primary suite with soaking tub, double vanities, and walk-in closet, plus private en-suite baths for secondary bedrooms. Huge finished lower-level rec room with fireplace and finished third floor with bedroom and full bath--ideal for guests or additional living space. Private backyard with new deck (2023), side-entry two-car garage, and optional playground equipment. Sidewalk access to trails connecting to the American Tobacco Trail, plus convenient access to dining, parks, and shopping.