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Love the interior of this coastal house! Bay views! 3 1/2 acres in North Carolina. $449,000

May 1, 2024

When I think of a house out at the coast, I think of this interior! Love the bead board. There are bay views from the house. The home was built in 1880. It is located on 3.52 acres in Davis, North Carolina. The house was moved to this location in 1994 from downtown Davis. The house features three screened in porches, hardwood floors, plenty of bead board, crown moulding, wide baseboards and a claw foot tub. There is a detached two story structure on the property for storage. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,205 square feet. $449,000

Contact Margaret Hitchcock with Hitchcock Realty and Associates: 252-269-2893

From the Zillow listing:

 

Built circa 1880, this exceptional residence comes with a history as colorful as its beautiful setting. This unique, charming, and genuinely one-of-a-kind marsh-front home located off Community Road in Davis, NC, offers water views of Jarrett Bay, 3.52 acres of land, and true privacy. There are three covered porches perfect for quiet summer nights and enjoyment of the bay breezes, magnificent sunrises, and sunsets. Time has stood still for this American traditional historic ”I” house featuring three bedrooms, one and a half baths (1/2 bath nearing completion), an outside shower, approximately 1205 sq ft, and a detached garage/shop. The property includes a separate buildable lot with a well and grandfathered septic system. Steeped in history, this home was moved to its current location in 1994 from ”downtown” Davis. It has original bead-board walls and ceilings, windows, and pine floors. The house abounds with western water views over Jarrett Bay. The elevated garage/workshop (24′ x 28′) with 2nd-floor storage was built in 2016. The current owners have loved and enjoyed this property for many years and have planted many trees throughout the yard, creating a bird-watchers paradise. There are live oaks, pecans, papyrus, cedars, bald cypress, sweet bays, quince, figs, and persimmons, as well as flower beds and a raised-bed organic vegetable garden. Davis, NC is a small rural town cradled by the shores of Core Sound, a coastal treasure trove offering a blend of maritime history and natural beauty. Whether savoring fresh local seafood, fishing, boating, or kayaking through winding waterways, it’s a sanctuary for coastal adventurers and relaxation seekers alike. 130 Harold Lane is located 0.7 miles from the Davis Ferry, which takes you to Cape Lookout National Seashore, and the NC Wildlife public boat ramp is only 2.2 miles down the road. DON’T MISS THE BOAT, COME BE A PART OF THE CORE SOUND HERITAGE! Call us today and grab the chance to own this unique property.

 

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