The Historic "Piper House" in Trinity Park

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Totally renovated historic home one block from Duke's East Campus. This 1905 "Piper House" is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was remodeled in compliance with the Secretray of the Interior's Standards For Rehabilitation guidelines and requirements.






Wraparound front porch.

Historic homes next door and across the street.

Backyard Victorian Courtyard

Screened Porch with ceiling fan and sky lights! (A must-have for NC summers)




Victorian courtyard and garden. Privacy fence allows for comfortable use of garden day and night! Window boxes grow pansies all winter and summer flowers all summer. Garden includes azalaes, hibiscus, dogwoods, maple tree, tulips, daffodils, hostas, lillies, and butterfly bush. Sunny side yard provides space for vegetable and herb garden.




Ample patio for grilling with semi-circled retaining walls is perfect for hungry on-lookers.

Outside storage ready for bikes and garden tools and equipment.


Ample parking space attaches to courtyard.

Downstairs "Public Space"

Downstairs "public space" is warm, inviting, and combines the charm of the Victorian era with a convenient, family-freindly traffic flow. Classic "parlor" or formal living room has two Victorian windows and lovely staircase to upper floor.





Family room has original pocket doors, fireplace and handy coat closet.


Large dining room has two sunny windows and original brass light fixture.


Downstairs half bath with Italian marble floor, pedestal sink, and historic styled "water closet"

Kitchen & Breakfast Area

Awesome kitchen. Convenient, user-friendly, spacious for state-of-the-art cooking and entertaining. Extra large island provides additional seating for food prep or just visiting the cook! Bosch appliances, powerful hood ventilation, under cabinet lighting as well as two lighted glass wall cabinets to display special items. Italian-tiled back splash.





Breakfast area with five, large sunny windows overlook courtyard garden and screened porch.

Laundry room, double-wide pantry, coat closet and door to cellar all accessed from kitchen.

First Floor Master Bedroom and Bath

Three lovely bay windows create an interesting and cozy feel to this spacious master suite. Ten-foot ceiling with lovely deep molding, ample closet space, and extra storage. Private door to wrap around front porch offers opportunity for private morning coffee.




Renovated master bath has it all! - Italian tiled shower stall with glass door, private toilet stall with original pocket door, double whirlpool bath, extra-long double vanity with granite top.

Upstairs Landing - "Bonus" Space

Upstairs landing with sunny window and space for sitting, study, or playtime.

Upstairs Bedrooms

Upstairs (second) master has three lovely bay windows, double closet, and ceiling fan. Attached, private full bath has 5-foot vanity, closet, bath/shower with Italian-tiled tub surround.





Two other spacious bedrooms.



Shared hall bath. Pedestal sink, tub/shower with Italian-tiled tub surround.