207 Hickory Hollow Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Set on 10+ acres bordering Duke Forest, this John Hartley designed & built home stands as a testament to his approach to building homes that creatively capture natural light & efficiently use space through soaring, crisp lines.This home features custom windows, substantial moldings, large windows, high ceilings, architectural details & more! The living room features three large custom windows, three of the home's five skylights, a 13+Ft high cedar ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors. A Vermont Castings' Radiance propane gas stove is set on a slate hearth creating an anchor point and warmth for this space. Expansive windows lead you throughout the home & provide one amazing view after another. The kitchen is designed in a highly efficient U-shape offering smart counter space, great storage, the luxury of stainless steel appliances, including a high-end and efficient German designed Liebherr refrigerator & nook for future updates. All non-wood areas offer Spanish tile flooring or Marmoleum (cork) floors, which keep rooms cooler during warmer days. The main floor owner's suite designed with extended living in mind offers precision built-in bookshelves adorned with crisp glass block windows that lead down a private hall offering a generous utility/all-purpose storage room, a dual access owner's walk- in cedar paneled closet, and an efficient ensuite bathroom. The owner's bedroom features high, sun-drenched ceilings, expansive custom shaped insulated windows & richly stained moldings, including a thoughtfully placed built-in bench. The upstairs ensuite bedroom is generous & features a custom built bookcase and built-in desk, it also offers a private ensuite bathroom. It also has many windows to enjoy wonderful views of the labyrinth, garden areas and plethora of contemporary art and whimsical sculptures. It's also perfect for watching the many varieties of birds that also call this haven their home. The lower level of the home offers flexible space for a third bedroom or private office. It also has a 3rd full bathroom, built-in space for a linen closet and a generous closet area that was initially designed as a darkroom. An unfinished area contains the key elements of the home's mechanical equipment & access to the crawlspace from inside. In alignment with the home, this space is meticulously designed and maintained. The outdoor space is a true oasis for nature lovers of all types.There are many garden beds with a mix of flowers, plants, herbs, and bushes & a greenhouse for growing vegetables year round. The owners have placed plant labels with each garden.For the animal lovers, this home is a haven to watch wrens, hawks, deer, squirrels, and if you are lucky even a rare fox! For the art lovers, there are multiple sculptures throughout the property by local artists that add a surprise and delight as you wander around the backyard. In 2001, the owners constructed a classical seven-circuit labyrinth that is 45 feet in diameter that they have opened to their friends for walking in solitude or seasonal gatherings. Additional outdoor features include a fun fire pit, herb gardens, a garden hot house, an expansive TREX deck with a retractable awning for enjoying the views during hot summer days. There are three areas to park: A ''Visitor Parking'' area for guests, a custom built carport, and at the end of the gravel driveway. This property is protected on two sides by Duke Forest.