24 Pennington Place: Peace in The Valley

DURHAM, N.C. - Feb. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Just imagine… An exquisite custom home with 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, an epicurean kitchen, a media room, and numerous other inviting spaces in its 6,600-plus square feet. Imagine a painted white brick exterior, lovely landscaping, and meticulous design details, evoking “oohs” and “ahhs” both inside and out. Imagine a location just off Dover Road, convenient to shopping, restaurants, major thoroughfares, Duke University, and RTP, yet tucked away in a quiet, private, and secluded setting. Imagine maintenance-free living, with all exterior home and yard upkeep taken care of by the neighborhood Home Owners Association. Imagine all of this, as the place that you call home. Does this sound heavenly? Yes, of course it does. Does it sound peaceful? Yes, absolutely. Is there actually such a place? Yes, thank goodness! It’s 24 Pennington Place, in Southwest Durham’s elegant enclave of executive style homes, aptly named The Valley. Imagine “Peace in The Valley,” and you’ll find yourself here. It’s just that simple. Read on to learn more about this marvelous address, waiting for its next lucky owner.

24 Pennington Place was built and designed by Chase Construction for Jim and Wanda Watkins just over 10 years ago. With an interest in the latest and greatest in new homes, Jim and Wanda found the plan for this home at a National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show. Not only did they realize that this was the home they had dreamed of; they knew exactly where they wanted it… In The Valley, where they already lived. They loved the neighborhood and all it had to offer, so why build it anywhere else? 24 Pennington Place soon became not only Jim and Wanda’s sanctuary, but a wonderful gathering place for family and friends.

“We’ve treasured living here,” Wanda said recently. “However, we’ve made the decision to live full time at the beach. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be moving. This house and this neighborhood are so special to us… We hope that another family will love it as much as we have.”

What makes 24 Pennington Place exceptional? For starters, Bolivian cherry hardwood graces the first floor of the home, in alternating widths of 4, 6, and 10 inches, adding interest to its gorgeous luster. Archways connecting the downstairs living areas provide an open feel for both intimate and large get-togethers. The heart-of-the-home kitchen features a coffered ceiling, a gas cooktop under a stunning chimney hood boxed with travertine tile, two islands (one with a granite top and a butcher block top on the other), custom cherry cabinetry, and an adjoining butler’s pantry/work area. The kitchen overlooks the family room as well as the breakfast area, which opens to the patio and the private woods beyond the home. Formal living and dining rooms complete the first floor.

The fabulous 20’ x 20’ master retreat at 24 Pennington Place is among the home’s most spectacular features. A soaring ceiling with tongue and groove beams, built-in bookcases, a spacious sitting room and an opulent bath and makeup area are to-die-for inclusions in this suite, which opens to a private deck with a hot tub overlooking a heavily wooded area. The term “retreat” has never fit more perfectly than it does for this special bedroom. All three other bedrooms are complete with full baths; one even has its own Jacuzzi tub.

A home theater, mini-bar, office, bedroom, and full bath are located on the lower level of 24 Pennington Place. All of this adds up to a breath-taking home that your imagination can barely begin to comprehend. You just must see this remarkable home! An Open House is scheduled on Sunday, February 22, from 1 to 5 pm. To visit, take Old Chapel Hill Road to Dover Road, across from the Hope Valley gates. At the circle, take the second right onto Pennington Place. 24 Pennington Place is on the right.

Priced at $750,000, “Peace in The Valley” can truly be yours at 24 Pennington Place. For additional photos go to www.SusanRichter.com; for more details or to schedule a private showing, contact Andrew Johnston at (919) 801-0895 or Susan Richter at (919) 451-4663.