Historic House Listings

The details! The H. C. Watson House, Circa 1883. Over an acre in North Carolina. $299,900

December 20, 2023

So many amazing details inside this house! And this is a big house with over 4,500 square feet. The H. C. Watson House was built in 1883. It is located on 1.30 acres in Rockingham, North Carolina. The home features a covered front porch, balcony, hardwood floors, intricate crown moulding, ceiling medallions, leaded glass windows, original bath fixtures, vintage tile and built-ins. The house has updated electric. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms and 4,648 square feet. $299,900

Contact Lisa H. Haselden with Keller Williams Pinehurst: 770-315-3053

From the Zillow listing:

 

This is the H.C. Watson House a historic home in Rockingham, Richmond County, NC. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It was built in the 1880’s and later remodeled in the early 1900’s in the Classical Revival Style. The two – story dwelling has a widow’s walk, and a two – story pedimented portico with Ionic columns. It also has a formal wraparound porch and an attached porte cochere, High ceilings, 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. Oak floors through out the living space, leaded glass doors and windows. The house was rewired about 12 years ago. A modern kitchen was put in about the same time. This home is offered with 1.3 acres that will be surveyed out before closing. This includes a separate guest house and three bay carriage house. The house can remain residential since that is what is has been used for. Current zoning B3 (Highway Business) and R7 ( High Density Residential) allows for many other Commercial and Residential uses. Many options for this property. Additional land is available. Contact agent for information. The property does need work. Cash or Renovation loan only.

 

 

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