4005 Tyndrum Dr, Durham, NC 27705

This extraordinary 3709 square foot timber-frame home is situated on a 2.84 acre private wooded lot in the friendly Tyndrum neighborhood. Bordering the 12-mile nature trail network 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. nnThe 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 fireplace, 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. nnThis 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