A Gorgeous House & Yard Without the Yardwork

As a realtor, I talk a lot about stages of life. After all, when it comes to real estate, it all boils down to transitions. Families are constantly evolving as they grow or downsize, and being able to offer a variety of housing options to my clients is paramount to my business.

When I discuss options with people looking for a new home, it’s clear that most people approach this step with an earnest thoughtfulness. It’s vital that they really dig deep to get a clear sense of what they want in their next home. The trouble is that sometimes the current real estate inventory doesn’t offer enough options to please every need or wallet.

With 2012 underway, there may be some folks looking for a house that frees them up a bit. Maybe it’s time to spend less time working around the yard, and more time traveling, or attending sports events. Whatever your new priorities are, everyone can use more free time on the weekends.

There is a lovely Colonial in Durham that offers a unique set of qualities that may be just the right home for you. Situated on a cul-de-sac on a private road along with only five other homes, 12 Briarwood Lane can help you weather the new year with a little less stress. 

Picture yourself never having to mow the lawn, and leaving spent limbs for someone else to clear. But at the same time, this single-family condo home is situated on acres of gorgeous, level property for you to enjoy. And like a cherry on top, your no maintenance property borders many more acres of glorious protected open space. 

With 1716 square feet it offers the best of both worlds: a completely separate home with attached 2 car garage set upon a generous parcel combined with low association fees to handle the lawn maintenance and plowing.

Every inch of this bright and comfortable 2-bedroom, 2+ bath home feels new with its distinctly open floor plan, many windows and central air. The task driven U-shaped kitchen whips up functionality and hospitality against a crisp white backdrop. Everything gleams with white cabinets, appliances and Corian® counters and stepped breakfast bar.

Lovely oak floors unify the spacious main level with formal dining room (currently put to use as a playroom-see photo), sliders to the deck for easy access to grilling and large living room with brick fireplace. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom featuring tile and classic fixtures. And you will love the convenience of keeping laundry on one level (dirty, clean and in-between) to save steps in your day. The tidy second floor laundry room stays hidden behind folding doors, but surprises with its own window for natural bonus lighting.

The spacious finished lower level expands options with an additional 400+ square feet and a third level of family living space. This home offers so many options for so many stages of life, all for only $280,000.