Private woodland retreat minutes from downtown Durham and Duke! Set at the end of a quiet culdesac, this fully-renovated one-level bungalow has an expansive fenced backyard that opens directly into the preserved woods of Duke Homestead. It's hard to believe you're less than a mile from Costco and the new Durham School of the Arts.       Enjoy the serenity from a terraced patio and deck area that adds over 500 sq ft of carefully-landscaped outdoor living space to your home, and is lined with built-in raised beds stocked with veggies and herbs.       Inside, every area of the home has been thoughtfully reimagined over the last two years. Custom touches can be found throughout, including the mantle and shelving crafted from local maple and poplar, new crown moulding in every room, engineered hickory hardwood floors, coffee/tea bar, and the brass pot filler over the convection range. The kitchen and bathrooms have been fully redesigned with high-end cabinetry, Spanish tile, and quartz counters.        Brand-new systems include a new roof, HVAC unit/blower, and all appliances (including W/D), creating a truly move-in-ready home in a setting that offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience just minutes from the heart of Durham. -- The backyard is also designed to provide a logical area for a potential future ADU in the NW corner, if ever desired. -- Please feel free to visit marionhomes.live for examples for past work.