Cottages at Brightleaf

JLL, as exclusive advisor, is pleased to present The Cottages at Brightleaf (the “Property,” the “Community,” or “The Cottages at Brightleaf”), a newly built, Class A, cottage-style community on a single plat located in Durham, North Carolina, within the high-growth Research Triangle. The Community features a mix of one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed to deliver a premium single-family rental experience. Homes offer bright, open layouts with nine-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, built-in desks, kitchen islands, oversized walk-in closets, private patios with fenced-in backyards, full-size washer and dryer sets, and smart-home technology packages.

Residents enjoy access to a robust suite of community amenities, including an expansive pool deck with lounge areas, outdoor grilling stations, EV charging stations, a bark park, disc golf, walking paths, valet trash service, and on-site maintenance. These amenities, combined with private entryways and cottage-style layouts, elevate the resident experience well beyond that of traditional multifamily offerings.

Strategically situated in East Durham, The Cottages at Brightleaf provides immediate connectivity to downtown Durham, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, and major employment corridors via I‑40 and I‑540. The surrounding neighborhood offers residents a rare blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with nearby outdoor recreation at Bethesda Park and Falls Lake State Recreation Area, as well as access to retail and entertainment hubs such as Brier Creek Commons.

Durham and the broader Raleigh‑Durham metro continue to rank among the nation’s strongest markets for population growth, corporate investment, and renter demand. As homeownership costs rise and households increasingly prioritize flexible, maintenance-free living arrangements, the build-to-rent sector has expanded rapidly across the Triangle. The Cottages at Brightleaf is uniquely positioned to benefit from these demographic tailwinds and maintain long-term occupancy strength.

With limited competitive supply of true cottage-style rental homes, strong connectivity to major employment centers, and a best-in-class amenity and interior offering, The Cottages at Brightleaf represents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking durable rent growth, operational stability, and exposure to one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast.