Description of 1014 Whistler St, Durham, NC 27713
Listing details for 1014 Whistler St, Durham, NC 27713 : Charming Home in 751 South! This thoughtfully designed home blends comfort, style, and everyday functionality with a layout that lives beautifully for both daily living and entertaining, now enhanced with valuable recent improvements. Site-finished hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, setting the tone for the inviting interior. The kitchen is a standout, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a center island with a farmhouse sink and bar seating, crowned cabinetry with under-mount lighting and soft-close drawers, a tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and a spacious walk-in pantry, all complemented by a bright dining area. The family room offers a warm gathering space with a fireplace flanked by custom-built bookcases with LED lighting. The MAIN floor Owner's suite provides a private retreat with a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired en-suite bath, featuring a warming towel rack alongside a double granite vanity, tiled walk-in shower, soaking tub, and water closet. A MAIN floor Guest bedroom with its own walk-in closet and private bath adds flexibility for visitors or multigenerational living. Completing the main level are a powder room, laundry room, and a mud room with a convenient drop zone. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, and a spacious bonus room with custom built-ins also with LED lighting, along with floored attic storage for added convenience. This home also offers impressive energy-efficient upgrades, including solar panels installed by Yes SOLAR of Cary with a Powerwall battery (15 KW, with 80% usable capacity), providing both sustainability and backup power. An EV charger with NACS compatibility is also installed, accommodating a wide range of newer electric vehicles. The property is enrolled in net metering with Duke Energy and includes a 10-year rebate program (approximately $53/month) for peak demand participation, with 9 years remaining. Recent electricity costs have been exceptionally low, with monthly averages trending downward year over year. Outdoor living has been enhanced with a screened-in back porch, a covered front porch with replaced planking and refreshed railings, and an attached rear garage. Residents of 751 South enjoy exceptional community amenities, including an amenity center with gathering hall, catering kitchen, event lawn, fitness center and outdoor fitness lawn, resort-style pool, kiddie pool, and playground, creating a vibrant and active lifestyle right at your doorstep. Ideally located near The Streets at Southpoint, Jordan Lake, and with easy access to Interstate 40, this home offers both convenience and connectivity.