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Edenton,NC 27932
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,100 sqft
Price per Sqft $247
Subdivision Not In Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 100490634
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $5,216
Lot Size 1.140 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
''Wessington is one of the most magnificent antebellum residences in North Carolina'' writes Thomas Butchko, author of EDENTON An Architectural Portrait. Built in 1850, this home is three stories plus a fully renovated basement. Distinctive exterior features include a full-length double-tier portico, 9' French doors opening to ornate iron balconies, and four massive chimneys and a roof top ''widows walk''. The brick exterior walls are 18'' thick and the foundation is solid slabs of granite. The interior is equally impressive with three 12'x50' center halls, 15' ceilings on the first floor, original plaster ceiling moldings and chandeliers, 10' four panel doors, marble mantels and 15 fireplaces. Wessington has been totally renovated with up to date amenities and custom energy efficient utilities.
What was once a utilitarian English basement is now a bedroom with full bath, recreation room with kitchenette, media room, and large laundry...all with fireplaces. This level offers the option of independent living, and the ground level entry with an elevator servicing three floors makes the home handicapped accessible.
The main level features a formal parlor, dining room, small parlor, library and the kitchen. Complete with fireplace and butler's pantry, the kitchen complements the warm sophistication of the home yet easily accommodates the needs for entertaining on a grand scale.
Upstairs, there is primary suite with a large dressing room and bath. There are two other bedrooms with private baths and an office.
The third floor is accessed by the same impressive stairway, has the same wide center hall and 4 multipurpose rooms.
The grounds include the old cistern and the old smokehouse houses the impressive utility systems including the geothermal HVAC, elevator hydraulics and other utilities.
Wessington is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This landmark home is located in the heart of the Historic District with views of Edenton Bay.
Location
State NC
County Chowan
Community Not In Subdivision
Zoning R10
Interior
Heating Fireplace(s),Geothermal,Forced Air,Hot Water,Zoned
Cooling Zoned
Flooring Carpet,Tile,Wood
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Additional Parking,Gravel,On Site
Pool None
Utilities Available Natural Gas Connected
Waterfront Description None
View Water
Roof Type Metal
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Story 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Municipal Sewer
Water Municipal Water
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools White Oak/D F Walker
Middle Schools Chowan Middle School
High Schools John A. Holmes High
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None