3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
3312 Rugby RD, Durham, NC 27707
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Bill Nagel

Bill Nagel

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Listed by Fathom Realty NC, LLC
$ 2,500,000
Est. payment | /mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,644 SqFt

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$ 2,500,000
Est. payment | /mo
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3 Beds

3 Baths

3,644 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,644 sqft

Price per Sqft $686

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10177921

Style Modern

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2007

Annual Tax Amount $15,056

Lot Size 3,644 Sqft

Acres 0.98

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Doorify MLS

Land Area 3644

Property Description

Designed by renowned North Carolina Modernist architect Bill Waddell, "3 Pavilions" is a singular architectural residence that redefines contemporary living in Durham's coveted Hope Valley Country Club neighborhood. This extraordinary home seamlessly blends award-worthy architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and environmentally conscious design into an unforgettable living experience. Designed around three distinct pavilions, the home celebrates natural light, soaring glass walls, and strong architectural lines while offering the comfort of predominantly main-level living. Every room is carefully positioned to frame the surrounding landscape, creating the sensation of living among the trees with remarkable privacy—yet just steps from Hope Valley Country Club, and minutes away from downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, and everything the Triangle has to offer. A dramatic front entry opens to expansive living spaces anchored by striking zebrawood-clan sculptural architectural details. Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve boundaries between indoors and out, while rich white oak and cherry hardwood floors, stone and tile accents, and thoughtfully selected natural materials create warmth with distinctly Modernist aesthetic. The chef's kitchen is functional and artistic, featuring granite countertops, premium stainless appliances, a gas cooktop with vented hood, oven and warming drawer, and a built-in refrigerator and freezer. A beautifully designed wet bar—with its organic-shaped sink that doubles as an ice basin—makes entertaining effortless, while the central preparation pavilion provides additional workspace, seating, and display cabinetry. The primary suite occupies its own private pavilion, offering peaceful woodland views that evoke the feeling of a secluded treehouse retreat. Adjacent office space enjoys the same tranquil setting, while the custom-designed dressing room is exceptional, featuring floor-to-ceiling storage accessed by a rolling library ladder, built-in drawers, a generous island with integrated laundry hampers, and a stacked washer and dryer. Created equally for quiet everyday living and memorable entertaining, the home flows effortlessly to the screened porch and wraparound Ipe hardwood deck with sleek cable railing. Two fireplaces—one in the family room and one on the porch—extend comfortable living throughout the seasons, while the surrounding landscape provides an extraordinary sense of privacy and connection to nature. The walk-out lower level offers remarkable flexibility with two spacious bedrooms, a beautifully appointed full bath, laundry room, workshop space, and an oversized three-car garage with EV charging. Both bedrooms open onto a covered patio overlooking the natural landscape, creating an ideal retreat for family or guests. The separate lower-level entrances offer potential for multigenerational living or a private guest suite. Completing the property is a detached studio pavilion already plumbed for future conversion into a guest house, in-law suite, workshop, or additional garage—allowing the next owner to tailor the space to their vision. Beyond its striking architecture, 3 Pavilions was designed with sustainability in mind. Rainwater harvesting, natural drainage systems, and carefully planned native landscaping—including fig trees, a flourishing pawpaw grove, mature mixed forest canopy, and a koi pond—reflect a deep respect for the surrounding environment. Rarely does a home achieve this balance of architectural significance, livability, privacy, and environmental stewardship. 3 Pavilions is more than a residence—it is a work of art designed to be experienced every day. Completing the experience is the coveted Hope Valley Country Club lifestyle. Members enjoy championship golf, tennis, swimming, exceptional dining, and year-round social events. Distinguished by its amenities and welcoming spirit, HV is celebrated for its architectural diversity and genuine sense of community. Entire roof replacement in 2022 including modernized membrane on flat roof areas. Gas-powered HVAC units replaced 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Location

State NC

County Durham

Community Not In A Subdivision

Area 0.98

Zoning R-10

Rooms

Basement Workshop, Storage Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Up Access, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Bar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Central Vacuum Prewired, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound

Heating See Remarks, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Multi Units, Varies by Unit, Zoned, Other

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas, Gas Log, Glass Doors, Living Room, Outside, Other

Equipment Compressor, Generator

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher, Gas Oven

Laundry Main Level, Lower Level, Laundry Room, See Remarks, Washer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Awning(s), Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Gas Grill, Gray Water System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage, Uncovered Courtyard

Parking Features Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Heated Garage, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Secured, Storage, Workshop in Garage, See Remarks

Community Features Clubhouse, Golf, Pool, Restaurant, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities

View Trees/Woods, Neighborhood

Roof Type Membrane, Architectural Shingle

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description City Lot, Cleared, Close to Clubhouse, Few Trees, Garden, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Native Plants, Near Golf Course, Sloped

Story Two

Foundation Concrete, Concrete Perimeter

Water Public

Architectural Style Modern

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary

Middle Schools Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle

High Schools Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 124391

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Alarm,Secured Garage/Parking,Security Service,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Doorify MLS

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