Historic House Listings

Quaint waterfront community! Circa 1820 in North Carolina. $249,000

January 10, 2022

This home is situated in a quaint waterfront community! I have several friends that live in Hertford and I always enjoy visiting them. And it’s not a flood zone! The Benjamin Berry house was built in 1820. Mr. Berry was a tailor. The home is located on .36 acres in Hertford, North Carolina. The home features original hardwood floors, arched entryway, double front porches, crown molding and wide baseboards. There are ceiling medallions and original millwork. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms. $249,000

Contact Carole Medford with United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions

From the Zillow listing:

 

In NE North Carolina a small town with an S bridge and where Carolina Moon was written stands this piece of History dating back to 1820. This house is perfect to make your own and bring back to its glory. A corner lot has some original out buildings. Looking for small town and a part of History then this is a must to see. Historical notes on the Benjamin Berry House state the house was built in 1820 by Benjamin Barry a tailor. the property was sold in 1849 to James W. Mullen. The single -pile two-story east wing was probably added shortly after he acquired the property..

 

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