The Ara and Hjordis Tourian House is a post and beam, modernist, Deck House designed & built in Duke Forest by Bomar Construction of Chapel Hill. 4 bedrooms /3 full baths. Split foyer. Open, flexible, spacious interior. This 3000+ SF contemporary home was designed for passive use of solar energy with clerestory windows gently filtering natural light into rooms from ceiling height. The visuals are stunning and warm. Large primary suite has separate study and screened porch. Music studio offers additional possibilities as an expansive office, home theatre, art studio, recreation, teaching space, and more. Hardwoods, exposed pine beams and original cypress siding are in beautiful shape. One owner since being built in 1980. Original blueprints convey. Great proximity to Duke and downtown. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique and special home built with thoughtful consideration of design, materials, workmanship, and natural surroundings. Your dreams are now closer than ever.
Property Features
House Interior
Beamed Ceilings
Bookcases
Built-in Features
Eat-in Kitchen
Entrance Foyer
High Ceilings
Natural Woodwork
Open Floorplan
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Utilities
Cable Available
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Sewer Connected
Water Available
Heating Information
Fireplace(s)
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Passive Solar
Parking
Paved
Concrete
Driveway
Cooling Information
Central Air
Electric
Water Features
Public
Fire Place
Wood Burning
School Information
School Information for 2903 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705
Elementary School
Durham - Lakewood
Middle School
Durham - Lakewood Montessori
High School
Durham - Jordan
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Last Updated: 2026-01-15 20:02:21
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