1624 Hopkins Rd Bahama, NC 27503

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.