Take a look at that vintage kitchen! Love it! That original fretwork inside is rather unique! The restoration job on this house was done so nicely! The Hooper House was built in 1910. It is located on 1/2 acre in Reidsville, North Carolina. This was the childhood home of Walter Hooper. He was an author and literary secretary to the renowned C. S. Lewis. Upon Lewis’s death, Hooper made it his life mission to promote all of Lewis’s work. The house features a large wrap around front porch, wood floors, original fretwork, vintage light fixtures, vintage kitchen, leaded glass windows, wide baseboards, picture rails, built-ins and original mantels. The home has a new roof, updated electric, updated plumbing and new HVAC. Someone did a great job on this house! Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,559 square feet. $349,000 New price: $339,000 New price: $315,000
Contact Teresa Blackburn with Keller Williams Realty Elite: 336-618-0182
From the Zillow listing:
Experience true Southern living while owning a piece of Reidsville and literary history in this grand downtown home. The historic “Hooper House” was the childhood home to Walter Hooper, author and aid to the renowned CS Lewis. Recent renovations include a new metal roof, composite porch decking, all new systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), while maintaining original (rewired) lighting, (operable) wood windows, fireplace surrounds, (restored) bath fixtures, (working) vintage kitchen appliances, hand-built cabinetry, and rare double pan drainboard (farm) sink/cabinet. The large rear lot offers an abundant space for play and gardening! The hard work is complete in “this old house”. All that remains is moving in, stocking up your “Betty Crocker” style kitchen, and enjoying your spacious wrap around porch! Downtown Reidsville is within 30 miles of GSO/PTI Airport and Danville, VA making this a great location for commuters who prefer to reside in a smaller town setting. See Agent Only
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