Historic House Listings

Ben Wade Gahagan House, Circa 1907. On 56 acres in the NC mountains! $945,000

April 10, 2019

The Ben Wade Gahagan House was built in 1907. It is located on 56.38 acres in Marshall, North Carolina. It is situated in the Hopewell area in the North Carolina Mountains. The Ben Wade Gahagan house has seven fireplaces, many built-ins, original hardwood floors, and detailed wood work. There is a wonderful wrap around porch. There is a detached garage with an apartment above it. The property has a greenhouse, a barn and an outdoor fireplace. There is also a pond on the property. Six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 3,152 square feet. $945,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Welcome home to this classic Queen Anne-style Victorian design. The Ben Wade Gahagan house has been in the same family since construction in the early 1900’s. The land has been in the same family since before the 1850’s. Now is your chance to be a part of the rich mountain heritage this exceptional property offers. Located on approx. 56.38 acres in the Hopewell community of Madison County, the home offers striking, intricate, original woodwork on the walls & ceilings throughout. Many handsome built ins for books or to display your cherished treasures. Seven fireplaces located in 4 of the bedrooms, living room, den, & dining room. Share the warm southern evenings w/your friends on the magnificent wrap around porch. Sweet detached garage apartment, greenhouse, barn, & outdoor fireplace. So much to be said about this dream property.  Please see the historical account from the two Baker children on the attachments.  Building sites w/mountain vistas, plenty of room for horses, pond on site.

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