Built in 2023 and maintained in model condition, the home at 297 Bonaventure Drive in Portofino currently offers the lowest price per square foot of any home on the market in the community, and it was recently reduced by $20,000. That is a rare combination in Clayton NC real estate: newer construction, turnkey condition, and a purchase price that undercuts neighboring listings without sacrificing quality, space, or upgrades.
Welcome to 297 Bonaventure Drive
297 Bonaventure Drive sits inside the gates of Portofino, Clayton's gated equestrian community. The home spans 3,562 square feet with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a 0.55-acre lot. For buyers seeking newer construction, the package is hard to beat: the size of a custom build, the finishes of a model home, and a setting with wooded privacy that most new neighborhoods cannot match.
A Main Level Built Around Real Life
The first floor opens with luxury vinyl plank flooring that runs the length of the main level, paired with extensive crown molding and plantation shutters on every window. The look is polished, and the materials hold up to daily life, which is exactly what a newer home should deliver. A formal dining room accented with classic chair rail molding is ready for the moments that matter, and a private office tucked off the main living area gives remote work a quiet home of its own.
The kitchen is the centerpiece. Premium cabinetry with self-closing drawers and doors lines the space, under-cabinet lighting sets the mood at any hour, and a stainless farmhouse sink anchors the oversized center island. Quartz countertops provide the work surface, and a pot filler above the range makes cooking feel effortless. The island opens directly onto the main living area, so the cook stays part of the conversation. Just off the kitchen, a butler's nook provides staging space for entertaining, and a dedicated mudroom manages the transition from outside to in.
Upstairs: Four Bedrooms Plus a Loft
Upstairs, a generous central loft anchors the second floor. It works as a media room, a second living area, a game room, or a home office, and it gives the floor plan the flexibility that static layouts lack. All four bedrooms include walk-in closets with genuine storage depth, and the three-and-a-half beautifully appointed baths mean everyone has their own private space at the end of the day.
The primary suite is in a category of its own. The spa-inspired bath features a deep soaking tub, a large walk-in tiled shower, and a walk-in closet scaled to match the rest of the home. A walk-in crawl space rounds out the practical details with accessible storage that most homes at this level simply do not offer.
Outdoor Living on a Half-Acre Lot
The story continues outside. A screened-in back porch overlooks the 0.55-acre lot, with mature trees framing a private, wooded view. It is the kind of space that works for morning coffee, weekend meals, and evening drinks, and it extends the home's living area through most of the North Carolina year.
The Portofino Lifestyle, Behind the Gates
Portofino was designed as a resort-style community. Behind the secure gates you will find miles of hiking and nature trails, two community pools, clubhouses, and an equestrian center where optional boarding is available just moments away. The equestrian trails and mature trees that frame the neighborhood are part of what makes it feel like a retreat rather than a subdivision. For a deeper look at everything the community offers, read our guide to why Portofino is Clayton's most sought-after community.
Why Lowest Price per Square Foot Matters
Price per square foot is one of the cleanest ways to compare value between similar homes in the same community, because it removes the size variable. When one home offers the same square footage, finishes, and lot size at a lower price per square foot, the savings land directly on the purchase price. The recent $20,000 reduction makes the entry point even more compelling for buyers weighing rates and monthly payments.
Buying resale at this level also skips the two trade-offs that come with new construction: the wait and the noise. This home is built, finished, and move-in ready, so you get the condition of a newer home without construction timelines or a building site next door. For buyers, that combination is worth real money.
See It for Yourself
The value story is best experienced in person, but a video tour is the next best thing. Watch the tour below, review the floor plan, and explore the Portofino community details, HOA information, and buyer resources collected on 297Bonaventure.com. When you are ready to walk through, schedule a private showing on the contact page, and Phil Slezak will make the arrangements.
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Whether this is your first look at Portofino or you are comparing it against every community in the Triangle, 297 Bonaventure Drive deserves a spot at the top of your list: 2023-built quality, 3,562 square feet on a half-acre lot, and the lowest price per square foot in the community, all behind the gates of one of Clayton's most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your private showing today.
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