Historic 3-bedroom 2 bath bungalow in Watts-Hillandale historic district in Durham, NC within walking distance to Duke Hospital and biking distance to Duke campus. Sophisticated mix of Craftsman and Mid-Century features, originally built in the 1930's. Extensive upgrades and improvements make the effective age of this house approximately 6 years old. Major systems upgraded - electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Structural improvements made per engineer specs. Rebuilt front porch. New roof for both the main house and garage studio. Replaced plaster walls and ceilings with drywall. One level home. Move-in ready. And more! Check out the additional 400 square foot bonus living space in the detached, wired garage newly upgraded to a conditioned studio space, featuring a hotel style HVAC unit for year-round comfort with both heat and AC. No plumbing. Man cave? She shed? Workshop? Art studio? Home gym? Home office? Conditioned garage for a favorite sports car? So many possibilities for how to use this flex space! The main focal point when you enter the main house through the front door is the unique double-sided fireplace between the spacious living and dining rooms with ten-foot ceilings. Gorgeous new red oak hardwood floors throughout add a rich, warm glow of hospitality. Several large windows make this house bright and cheerful. The classic rocking chair front porch with "haint blue" ceiling adds a calming, welcoming aesthetic with a nod to local cultural traditions from years gone by. Attention to small details from the brass pineapple door knocker to the Moravian star hallway light fixture to the Sputnik light fixture in dining room to the under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen uplevel this charming home from efficiency to luxury. All fresh interior paint in warm earth tones. Major kitchen and bath remodels plus a second ensuite master bath added, along with additional closets in the front and middle bedrooms. Many functional and cozy spaces contribute to the unique, distinctive quality of this home. Matching antique fireplace screens grace both sides of the double-sided fireplace. Original, custom built-in painted wood shelves in the dining room and upper kitchen cabinets are well integrated into their wall spaces. Ceiling fans and can light fixtures blend the old with the new, supporting the historic and modern blended aesthetic of this home. The kitchen has an efficient work triangle for busy cooks and is designed to maximize cabinet storage and functional work areas in a cozy space, including new base cabinets with granite countertops. Swing out half-moon shelves efficiently utilize the hard-to-reach space in the corner cabinet near the dishwasher. The modern butcher block countertop in the kitchen laundry nook adds additional counter space, functionality, and beauty. The hall bathroom also features a new base cabinet with granite countertop. Both bathrooms have distinctive ceramic floor and wall tiles. Recessed bathroom mirror cabinets with shelves also provide an efficient use of space and extra functionality. New landscaping with tiered garden beds frames two sets of brick stairs and a brick walkway past a historic lamp post to the main house. Concrete repairs to shared driveway. Parking on street or in rear only - not in the shared driveway, please! Nice, quiet neighborhood with parks and walking trails nearby. Walk to Oval Park in center of neighborhood for tennis courts, playground, and picnic shelter. Walk to Duke Hospital and Clinics. Walk or bike to Duke University East, West & Central Campuses. Short drive to Eno River State Park for hiking. Near North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and Hillsborough Road grocery stores. Close proximity to Ninth Street shopping, Duke Gardes, and Hillandale Golf Course. Five minutes or less to Durham Freeway 147 / I-40 to Research Triangle Park, 15-501 to Chapel Hill, and I-85 / Hwy 70 to Raleigh for commuters. Extremely convenient to Duke University and Medical Center. Lease is for 2502 Englewood Avenue, Durham, NC including the garage studio. Rent is $3200 / month with $3200 security deposit and signed lease agreement. House is available for rent starting in early July, 2026. One month security deposit is required. Initial lease term is for 1 year and automatically renews for another year unless 90-day advance notice is given. $60 late fee after 5-day grace period. Tenants pay for all utilities and yard waste collection, and maintain yard and walkways. Tenants keep appliances and other items provided by landlord in good condition. Tenants purchase renters' insurance for their belongings with minimum $1 million liability insurance. No sub-leases without prior approval by landlord. Tenants agree to abide by City of Durham noise ordinances. No water beds or large aquariums. No smoking or vaping inside house or the garage studio. No parking in shared driveway. Generally, prefer no pets, but will consider well behaved cats. Email owner for an application. Income verification for all tenants required. Tenants combined monthly gross income to qualify should be a minimum of 3 times the monthly rent.
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