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What about areas north of Durham such as Bahama, Rougemont or Timberlake? I never see any mention of these areas. I believe they are more rural but are they still considered desirable?
What about areas north of Durham such as Bahama, Rougemont or Timberlake? I never see any mention of these areas. I believe they are more rural but are they still considered desirable?
My boss lives in Rougemont and a few co-workers live in Timberlake. They have a longer commute then I do coming from the opposite direction.
I don't get the feeling that these are bad places, they are just not considered part of the Triangle to be honest. (Though parts of Rougemont are in Durham county.)
Rural....further away from things....great option if you don't want Wake/Chapel Hill/Orange county schools, don't mind a long drive for most things and have a job in the northern areas of the Triangle.
Desdemona hit it on the head. These are *really* pretty rural areas, albeit a close-ish (30-45 mins) drive to Durham and RTP. Very tight-knit communities with families going back generations.
The regional planning (cross-governmental) org. for Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro predicts pretty significant population growth in the next 30 years on the portions of northern Durham county that are east of US 501 (the highway leading to Roxboro), particularly off the I-85 corridor. I would expect to see Bahama and Rougemont fight development to the teeth (good for them!), so who knows what will actually happen. The western parts of northern Durham County are projected to have almost no population growth, largely because these back up against the Eno River and development is heavily restricted there.
Thank you for your response. As I am looking to retire and my children are grown commuting and schools are not a concern. Sounds like the kind of areas worth looking into. From what I see there are some new homes and the prices are very reasonable.
I was just interested in hearing from someone familiar with the areas as sometimes when things seem too good, there is usually a reason. But these areas sound good just out of the way for most people.
Thank you for your response. As I am looking to retire and my children are grown commuting and schools are not a concern. Sounds like the kind of areas worth looking into. From what I see there are some new homes and the prices are very reasonable.
I was just interested in hearing from someone familiar with the areas as sometimes when things seem too good, there is usually a reason. But these areas sound good just out of the way for most people.
I'd say if you were looking for a picturesque place to retire that's close to city amenities (shopping, dining, etc.) and great hospitals, it'd be tough to beat. Also worth looking at Orange County and southern Person County (just to the north of Durham County -- Roxboro, NC is the county seat.)
You're right then to think of northern Durham County first...it is amazing how much land up there is still so rural, considering its proximity to the major Triangle cities. (Hope that lasts!)
I live in Oxford, NC which is about 15 west of Roxboro. It is beautiful, peaceful and quiet here. We just moved last year because we wanted some land. The only thing that I don't like is the grocery stores. I have to do all my shopping in Durham at Whole Foods, Costco and Kroger because our stores are filthy and carry NO organic or all natural products. It's only a 35 minute drive so I don't mind. This summer we'll be able to grow everything ourselves in the garden anyway.
Thank you for your response. As I am looking to retire and my children are grown commuting and schools are not a concern. Sounds like the kind of areas worth looking into. From what I see there are some new homes and the prices are very reasonable.
I was just interested in hearing from someone familiar with the areas as sometimes when things seem too good, there is usually a reason. But these areas sound good just out of the way for most people.
North Durham is a beautiful area with some great housing values, and close proximity to any daily shopping. The reason it seems to good to be true, is so many people still have the wrong idea about Durham. I grew up in Chapel Hill, and recently bought some land to build a home and raise my family here.
The more I check out this area, the more impressed I am.
Look forward to hearing from anyone who has first-hand knowledge of either Bahama, Rougemont or Timberlake.
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