PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome home to this charming, yet spacious, cottage in downtown Durham. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home blends classic character with modern finishes, offering the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenience. Inside, you'll find an open and inviting layout featuring updated flooring, and a beautifully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a large walk-in closet, spa-inspired bathroom, and direct access to the backyard. A versatile bonus nook, currently set up as a built-in day bed with storage, provides possibilities for a great reading area or gaming space. The functional mudroom/laundry area includes built-in storage and a convenient side entrance. Enjoy your morning coffee on the welcoming front porch swing or entertain friends in the fully fenced backyard with patio space for grilling, gathering, and even basketball! Just minutes from downtown Durham's restaurants, breweries, entertainment, and parks, this move-in ready home offers the charm of a historic cottage with the updates you are really looking for.