4005 Tyndrum Drive, Durham, NC 27705

This stunning 3709 square foot timber-frame home is situated on a 2.84 acre private wooded lot in the friendly Tyndrum neighborhood. Bordering the stunning 12-mile trail system of Duke Forest, the property offers a lifestyle that is deeply connected to its natural setting.

Combining mortise and tenon joinery (timber-frame) in the central living areas with traditional frame construction for the additional rooms, creates a living area that offers a graceful balance of openness and intimacy, providing both structural integrity and visual drama.

The first floor is anchored by the dramatic great room with soaring 39-foot ceilings and pristine oak flooring. The immense great room windows fill the primary living space with natural light and forest views of southern and western exposures. The central living space includes a large seating area in front of the floor-to-ceiling wood burning firep

lace, a large open dining room is flanked by a gorgeous kitchen w/endless cherry cabinets and granit counters. A separate food prep kitchen w/refrigerator, sink, large pantry and laundry room resides just behing the primary kitchen making entertaining effortless.

The breakfast nook and screened porch provide complementary space. This is first-floor living at its best. Additional rooms include a primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, bathroom w/soaking tub and views of the forest, a library (or office) surrounded by floor-to-ceiling built-in natural shelves and a TV/den room with a half bath.

The second floor features 2 en-suite bedrooms w/large closets. Two open space lofts overlook the first floor great room and can be used for TV space, office, crafts or a game room. The spacious 22' x 13' bonus room is perfect for recreation and exercise in addition to serving as a 4th bedroom; it also enjoys the largest storage room in the house.

The oversized yard provides the privacy of one-acre on each side of the house. The front yard is beautifully landscaped, and the front porch captures the morning sun and is a frequent place to talk with neighbors, which is the sellers favorite feature.

The back porch benefits from the afternoon sun, serving as a private retreat. The rear and side yards are low maintenance. Gardening is ideal in the raised garden frames behind the house. The house features a large two-car garage with a built-in electric vehicle charging station. The front of the neighborhood is flanked by 2 lovely ponds on either side of the entrance.