1715 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701

Sweet, well maintained 1947 cottage on a cul-de-sac in Duke Park with a detached 10x16 wired studio. Studio is perfect for an art/craft studio, home office, yoga studio or workshop. Within walking distance of Compare Foods, Kings Red& White, a Tortelleria y Pananderia, Alpaca Peruvian Chicken. Walk, bus, bike or Uber to downtown. Beautiful neighborhood with active neighborhood association. Lots of unique qualities in the house with an efficient use of space. Not a Home Depot flip but rather thoughtful creative reuse and bits of Durham history embedded in the features, Recently updated HVAC & roof, hardwood/cork/tile floors, gas range and refrigerator less than 5 years old, new washer/dryer in a laundry room, low flow toilet, water on demand and high efficiency wood stove. AT&T fiber in place. Crawlspace is waterproofed and sealed with a dehumidifier installed in the crawlspace. Pedal to the Ellerbe Creek trail and beyond. Easy access to I-85. The home backs up to a conserved wooded area, has pollinator friendly perennial gardens and is a certified wildlife habitat with beautiful mature hardwoods. Lots of birdwatching! The surrounding oaks help keep things cool in our hot summers. A rare natural setting within the city, just one mile from the farmer's market.This home is maintained by the owner, a long time Duke Park/Old North Durham resident and artist. This is a clean, happy and healthy house that is easy to live in. Looking for just the right tenant who will make it their home for a while. Please email to request a showing. No Smoking anywhere on the property, firm no pets, no pesticides. This home is suitable for a single person or a couple. Not suitable for toddlers.No undergrads. Tenant is responsible for utilities (water, gas, electric, internet) Separate electric account needed for the studio. Some yard care required, mower provided, gardens maintained primarily by landlord, although the ideal tenant would be interested in gardening and willing to get involved with the garden. No sight unseen rentals, applicants must have references and a credit check.