Luxury and Good Horse Sense come together perfectly on this 37 acre equestrian estate in the lovely rolling hills of North Durham County. Set on historic farmland in an equestrian oriented area, this sensible farm has it all for humans, horses and dogs. Featured in Architectural Digest in 2000, the MAIN and CARETAKERS homes were custom built by Leon Myers. Showcasing comfort and elegance, the MAIN home features open living and dining areas, 2 gas fireplaces, hardwood flooring, custom built-ins and designer finishes. Spacious kitchen with Thermador and high end appliances and granite. Optimal floorplan embraces both gathering spaces and privacy with a primary on each level, private bathrooms, a huge 4th bedroom/bonus/flex room and oversized garage. The beautiful screened porch oasis along with ample patio space, landscape lighting and a heavenly orchard perfect for outdoor events provide versatile outdoor living retreat options. The CARETAKERS home features heart pine flooring, vaulted open LR, fireplace, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, a full covered rocking chair front porch and 2 car garage. The equestrian facility is designed for the safety and comfort of your horses. Includes an elegant, center aisle, 8 stall barn with 6 12x12 and 2 12x14 stalls with exterior Dutch doors. Nelson automatic waterers, ceiling fans, hot/cold wash rack, paneled heated tack room, bathroom, laundry room, feed room, walk-up loft, generator, its own well and septic, insulated and built for good ventilation in summer and warmth in winter - all with a sitting porch. 180' x 220' fenced arena with superior footing. Heavy equipment shed, 2 lofted storage buildings for hay and bedding are extra tall for dump trucks and cleverly double as run-in barns on the backside. 8 large pastures - each with quality run-ins, irrigation pumps, separate fence lines, bridle paths and one small paddock for lay-ups or a naughty pony. The whole facility is laid out for ease of use and visibility. Properly maintained and upgraded - Main house has new Anderson windows and doors, new roof 11/2021, and new HVAC upstairs 5/2025. Guest house has new roof 5/2020, new water heater and gutters, Barn has new roof 11/2021, new gutters and water heater. Too many amenities to list. Fabulous functionality and design. *Covenants and restrictions previously held were lifted - no covenants or restrictions.
For sale
$2,987,000
1624 Hopkins Rd, Bahama, NC 27503
4beds
3,723sqft
Est.:
Farm, Residential
Built in 1999
36.77 Acres Lot
$2,809,600 Zestimate®
$802/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacesHistoric farmlandDesigner finishesHeavenly orchardHardwood flooringSpacious kitchenCustom built-ins
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Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 09:36pm
Listed by:
Mary Kathleen Shell 828-781-0033,
Ride Realty, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10100743

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,723
- Total interior livable area: 3,723 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,723
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Gated, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Screened, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Lighting, Private Entrance, Smart Irrigation, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood, Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 36.77 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Farm, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Orchard(s), Pasture, Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Arena, Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Residence, Second Garage, Second Residence, Shed(s), Stable(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 189915
- Zoning: RR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Farm, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Cedar, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Details
- Builder name: Leon Myers
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bahama
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $802/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,073,191
- Annual tax amount: $9,800
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
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