4311 Bracada Drive, Durham, NC 27705

4311 Bracada is the kind of 1960s ranch that reminds you why people keep looking for 1960s ranches. Big windows. Hardwood floors. A brick fireplace surround. Mature trees. Nearly half an acre. And a front porch with rocking chairs that catches the sunset while the cicadas get going in the trees. Inside, the layout is more open than you might expect, with two distinct living areas flowing into the dining space and kitchen. An exposed wood beam and built-in shelving give the space some legit architectural character, while the brick fireplace with wood stove insert anchors one of the two living spaces. Hardwood floors run through much of the house, including the kitchen and primary bedroom. Fresh interior paint throughout and new carpet in the other two bedrooms have given the whole place a lift. The kitchen mixes original character with some well-chosen updates, including granite countertops, painted cabinetry, and new black hardware. And then there's the primary bath, which is a...