Historic House Listings

Off market. Waterfront in North Carolina. Circa 1895. On 1/2 acres. $275,000

June 25, 2020

Beautiful house! And a decent price! This home was built in 1895. It is located on .54 acres in Columbia, North Carolina. The home is situated on the banks of the Scuppernong River. The home has a screened in porch and a private dock. The house is conveniently located within walking distance to the historic downtown area. There are original hardwood floors, bead board walls and bead board ceilings. Only 45 minutes to Nags Head and the outer bank beaches. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,950 square feet. $275,000

Contact Robin Fleming with American Forest Management: 919-215-5621

From the Zillow listing:

 

This beautiful waterfront home is situated on approx. 0.54 acres along the pristine, cypress lined Scuppernong River located in downtown Columbia, NC. Enjoy fantastic sunsets over the river from the privacy of your own dock and deck or sit on the screened- in porch and feel the breeze from the water. Wildlife and tranquility abounds in this scenic small town. You will also enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to the downtown shops, Pocosin Arts art school (where you can participate in great art classes for adults or children), restaurants, library, post office, and boardwalk, especially during the local festivities such as the Scuppernong River Festival, Rivertown Christmas and various Pocosin Arts events. Columbia is an easy 2 1/2 hr drive on 64 E from Raleigh and only 45 minutes from the gorgeous beaches of Nags Head and the Outer Banks, which makes it an ideal location for a vacation home. Built in 1895, the house retains the gracious charm of a historic home, with authentic woodwork, beautiful floors, original doors and hardware, quirky staircase. Sensitive updates preserve the original character of the home, but also create efficiency and comfort. These features include tilt-in windows, deck with natural gas connection for grill, outdoor shower, outdoor shed, privacy fence, interior paint, hardwood flooring throughout the downstairs, tile in bathroom and laundry, tank-less water heater, gas logs in the fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, gas range and stove top, dishwasher, refrigerator, installed microwave, tiled backsplash, new cabinets, granite countertops, recessed lighting and fixtures. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and one additional room that can double as a guest room and/or office. The lot is bound by the Scuppernong River on the west side and a small canal on the north side, allowing for lovely water views from virtually every room in the house.

 

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