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Pretty setting! Dr. H. M. Biggs House, Circa 1918. Over an acre in North Carolina. $395,000

June 16, 2024

Such a pretty setting for this house! The Dr. H. M. Biggs house was built for the co-founder of the Rutherford Hospital. The Dr. H. M. Biggs house was built in 1918. It is located on 1.45 acres in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The house features a large screened in porch, large deck, hardwood floors, crown moulding, tall ceilings, wide baseboards, really spacious kitchen and a sunroom. There is a detached storage shed on the property. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 5,135 square feet. $395,000

Contact Barbara Keever with Odean Keever and Associates: [email protected]

From the Zillow listing:

 

Historical 3 story 1918 Queen Anne shingle style home formerly built and owned by Dr. H.M. Biggs, co-founder of the Rutherford Hospital. Refurbished in 1980, it maintains the original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the kitchen. The dining room features parquet flooring and Bruce paneling. Bruce paneling was also used in the added sunroom and den. Massive kitchen with loads of cabinets and work island. Eight sets of French doors. Palladian style windows in the primary bath and dining room. Beautiful sunroom features skylights and transom windows. 10×28 screen porch with beautiful arches and slate floor. 5 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths. Amazing 1.45 acre corner lot in town that is very unusual.Basement is great for storage. Detached workshop/shed. 11 x 18 screened porch. Great home for entertaining. Looking for a true southern home in a true southern town – this is it! Home needs work and is priced to sell. Well below tax valuation.

 

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