2314 Cardinal Dr, Durham, NC 27707

This brand-new modern farmhouse is perfectly situated on a stunning .45 acre lot in the desirable Hope Valley area of South Durham. Just minutes from Duke, UNC, RTP, Southpoint Mall, RDU, and more, this home offers unparalleled convenience. Enjoy easy access to the greenway trail at the end of the street for running, walking, or biking 30 miles to Chatham County or downtown Durham via the American Tobacco Trail. This spacious home features three bedrooms on the main level with engineered hardwoods throughout, plus a bonus/bedroom upstairs. The expansive foyer floods the dining and living areas with natural light, highlighting custom features such as wood beams in the vaulted ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with gas logs and a raised hearth with stone ledge. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a 48'' Kutch gas range with six burners, a griddle, two ovens, and a custom hood. The huge center island is perfect for entertaining. Additional features include a Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator, microwave, wine fridge, and a walk-in pantry that can accommodate all your fancy cookware. Step outside to the oversized rear covered porch through 12' x 8' sliding glass doors, ideal for grilling and outdoor gatherings. The primary bedroom, tucked away at the back of the house, offers great views of the backyard, large windows, a vaulted ceiling, and a huge walk-in closet with wood shelving, shoe racks, a vanity, and a glamour mirror. The luxurious primary bathroom features a walk-in tiled shower with a seat and adjustable sprayer, and separate vanities with custom mirrors, lighting, and fixtures. The secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets and share a well-designed buddy bath with double sinks, ample cabinet space, and a separate room for the tub/shower combo and toilet. The finished, oversized two-car garage includes a service door, storage area, and plenty of driveway parking. The upstairs private bedroom with a full bath and large walk-in closet offers additional living space and storage. Additional features include a closed conditioned crawlspace, gas furnace downstairs, mini-split system upstairs, gas water heater in the crawlspace, fiber cement siding, and 30 year architectural shingles. The perfect backyard awaits, ideal for adding a pool!