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Civil War soldiers drank from the original well! Over 11 acres in North Carolina. $475,000

July 8, 2025

Imagine metal detecting this property! Civil War soldiers drank from the original well and Civil War era coins were found around the well. This home is in a rural area, but not far from Danville, Virginia in one direction, and Greensboro, North Carolina in the other direction. The house was built in 1860. It is located on 11.43 acres in Providence, North Carolina. The house features a covered front porch, wood floors, wide baseboards, french doors, picture rails and mantels. There are a few outbuildings on the property and it has a new septic. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 3,876 square feet. $475,000

Contact Sallie Abreu with Ramsey Yeatts and Associates: 434-203-1030

From the Zillow listing:

 

This beautiful historic home is located on 11.43 acres. This peaceful spot is only seven minutes from shopping and the regional medical center. The newly opened Caesar’s Virginia Casino is 12 minutes away. It is also centrally located between Greensboro, Raleigh/ Durham, Roanoke, and Lynchburg. Virginia International Raceway is only 28 minutes away. This home was believed to have been built sometime in the 1800s. Civil War soldiers drank from the original well, and Civil War coins were located there. This spacious home features numerous large rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, two staircases, outbuildings, two updated bathrooms, four bedrooms, and several rooms that can serve multiple purposes. The septic system was reworked in June 2024. This gem has endless possibilities.

 

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