1211 Wedgewood Ln, Durham, NC 27713

This three-bedroom, two-bath Gardener's delight sits on a half-acre lot in South Durham's Penrith neighborhood (no HOA). The interior has been thoughtfully updated, and the yard is unlike anything else on the market. The National Wildlife Federation has certified it as a Wildlife Habitat.nHardwoods shade most of the lot, keeping the yard easily ten degrees cooler in summer than nearby yards with fewer trees. Dogwoods and redbuds bloom in spring. Magnolia, gardenia, and daphne perfume the air throughout the year, each carrying its own sweet, heady note that drifts across the yard as you walk through. Young paw paw trees are establishing themselves, and the fig trees produce tons of delicious figs. River oats sway along the edges, and pollinator and herb gardens feed bees, butterflies, and the gardener. Brush a sprig of rosemary or thyme and the scent stays on your hands. A frog pond rounds out the habitat, and on warm nights the chorus is the best sound in the house.nThe bird list runs long. Red-shouldered hawks and Cooper's hawks hunt the canopy. Owls call after dark. Bluebirds, warblers, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers including the pileated visit the feeders and trees. Butterfly species rotate through the gardens all season, including the Zebra Swallowtail, whose only host plant is the paw paw.nThe mature canopy and layered plantings also create real privacy. The yard feels tucked away rather than on display, and the back yard is fenced for pets.nThe new deck is generously si