Hill House Durham

Name: Hill House Durham
Address: 900 S. Duke Street, Durham, NC, 27707, US
Telephone: 919-682-0449

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Established in 1912, this Spanish Colonial mansion boasts historic details and modern amenities. Building began in 1911 and was completed in 1912.

The John Sprunt Hill House served as the family home of John Sprunt Hill, his wife, Annie Watts Hill, and their three children. The Boston firm Kendall and Taylor, which also built Watts Hospital, designed the house in a modified Spanish style with stucco exterior and a red tile roof. All the woodwork on the first floor and most of the furniture was designed and manufactured by another Boston firm, Irving Casson, the same firm that created the woodwork for Duke Chapel. The original grounds (a full city square around the house) included a tennis court, a putting green, a pergola, and a formal rose garden. Across the street to the south (now the site of Orchard Park, a gift of the Hill Family to the City of Durham) were a large vegetable garden, orchard, stables for horses and cows, as well as several greenhouses. The interior of many of the rooms of the house, particularly those on the first floor, appear today much as they did when the Hill family lived here. Many of the furniture pieces and rugs are original as well. In recognition of his wife’s participation in civic functions, Mr. Hill’s will established a trust, the Annie Watts Hill Fund, so that Hill House would serve as a continuing memorial to wife. In 1963, the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, through its nonprofit status, began to enjoy an intricate legal relationship that in effect binds Hill House and the League together, to the benefit of each. In 2020, Hill House underwent a large-scale restoration, updating plasterwork, flooring, the roof, and systems including the HVAC. A multi-stall restroom was also added to the first floor to better accommodate larger events. The home reopened in early 2022 ready to host groups of all sizes.

10/23/2026

Stunning! 🤍

10/23/2026

So beautiful. 🤍

10/23/2026

Lovely. 🤍

07/24/2026

While Hill House has been closed for repairs and renovations this month - we have been cleaning, organizing, and doing inventory. 🙌 Always fun to see our vintage tea cup collection all in one place. ☕️

07/17/2026

The upper hall was giving subtle spooky vibes tonight as paint and plaster work is still in process. With a 114 year old home - everything takes just a tad longer than planned. 😉

06/29/2026

And that’s a wrap on our Spring/Summer 2026 wedding season. 🥂 It’s been an honor to host so many lovely couples as they celebrate their special moments with us. 🤍

Hill House will be closed for the month of July as we do some renovations and repairs. We will still be offering new client tours by appointment only and are always available to answer questions for our current clients. 🫶 Photo credit: Ally and Bobby

06/03/2026

Adorable. 🩷🐶🩷

05/21/2026

We host all types of photo sessions at Hill House. 🫶 Inquiry today about rates and availability! www.hillhousedurham.org

Address

900 S. Duke Street
Durham, NC
27707

Telephone

919-682-0449

Website

http://www.hillhousedurham.org/

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