This former Civil War Field Hospital is still on the market! The William T. Smith House was built in 1835. It is located on two acres in Averasboro, North Carolina. There is beautiful woodwork inside the home. The Chippendale stair railing is really nice! There are beautiful mantels. Sure would be an interesting project to tackle. I’ve heard stories about this one. This home was used as a hospital during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. 4,073 square feet. $75,000
Contact Cathleen Turner with Preservation North Carolina: 919-401-8540 or [email protected]
From the Preservation North Carolina listing:
ARCHITECTURAL DREAM STEEPED IN HISTORY! Stately 1835 Federal house with exquisite woodwork once served as a Civil War field hospital. Rural two-acre setting belies its close proximity to Fayetteville, Research Triangle, and RDU International Airport in the 5th most populated county in North Carolina.
Virtual Tour available here.
The William T. Smith House is one of three Smith family plantations that all served as field hospitals during the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. The substantial 4,000+ square foot house features numerous high-style architectural elements. The exquisite woodwork throughout is an architectural lover’s dream. The house requires complete rehabilitation, but qualifies for historic preservation tax credits. Excellent location minutes from I-95 provides the best of rural living with city amenities close-by. Nearby access to the Cape Fear River Trail offers exceptional water-related outdoor activities.
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