Historic House Listings

Sold. Deal of the Day! 5,000 square feet and over one acre in North Carolina. Circa 1896. $219,900

February 7, 2022

This is a big house with 5,000 square feet! Love the porches! The home was built in 1896. It is located on 1.3 acres in Bladenboro, North Carolina. The home features a large wrap around porch, upper porch, original hardwood floors, french doors, wide baseboards, crown molding and bead board ceilings. The home was built by RL Bridger and his brother and remained in the Bridger family for 100 years. The house is situated just over an hour to the beach. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms and 5,000 square feet. $219,900

Contact Ginger S. Tatum with Tatum Realty: 910-876-2345

From the Zillow listing:

 

The splendor of yesteryear is abundant in this stunning Bladenboro home. Wrap around porches, upper balconies and side porches make this stately 5000+sq ft home a showstopper. Many upgrades have already been done, including updated kitchen with modern touches that compliment the historical style of the home, refinished hardwood floors, tiled shower, newly painted interior rooms, and more! Graciously appointed with up to 10 to 12 ft ceilings, beautiful custom trim throughout, spectacular large rooms, including 5 upstairs bedrooms with closets (plus one potential bedroom without closet). NINE fireplaces! Most have gas logs or propane heaters. A beautiful blend of gorgeous tile work, with period wood craftmanship and large windows. The downstairs formal living is being used as an expansive master bedroom at present. Walk in closets, individual access to upper porch/balconies from almost every room upstairs! Large 1.3+- corner lot with two outbuildings and beautiful majestic trees. Bladenboro is a quaint town with grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, and more! The town is excited about the downtown revitalization plan that is currently underway, to include green space and will later later plans to include new shopping opportunities downtown. Located just over an hours drive to the beaches. A possible bed and breakfast or your own private dream home! A piece of Bladenboro history, built by RL Bridger and his brother. It is said that the home remained in the Bridger family for 100 years.

 

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