Wow! This is a beautiful house and it’s in a wonderful town! A lot of historic homes in the area and a lot of revitalization happening all around the downtown area. Can we talk about the guesthouse?! I would be happy living in there! The house was built in 1901. It is located on 1.36 acres in Oxford, North Carolina. The house features a covered front porch, a lot of natural light inside, wood floors, built-in seating, crown moulding, restored pocket doors, wide baseboards, picture rails, tall ceilings, really spacious kitchen, chair rails, updated bathrooms and wainscoting. There are multiple outbuildings, including a beautiful guesthouse. The guesthouse has one bedroom, one bathroom, large living space and a kitchenette. The property has fruit and nut trees. Six bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,909 square feet. $699,000
Contact Ann Hancock with Wills Hancock Properties: 919-691-0834
From the Zillow listing:
HISTORIC 1850’s Italianate Retreat, a RESTORED LANDMARK on 1.36 AC in the heart of Oxford! 3909 SF, 5 BR, 3 BA gem & almost 700 SF DETACHED GUEST HOUSE great for AIR B&B! 4600 Total SF under Roof: 6 BR, 4 BATHS. One of Oxford’s oldest homes underwent a Victorian Italianate update around 1880, blending early 19th-Century soul w/ elegant ornamental flourishes & woodwork. More recently from 2009 – 2026, current Sellers completed comprehensive improvements while keeping historic PRESERVATION (See list for full details). Some include a 2025 ROOF on House/Cottage/Shed w/ 50 year architectural shingles w/ new plywood sheathing & METAL Porch Roof + Gutter Guards; Painted inside & Out using period accurate colors; transformed detached Electrical WORKSHOP into Modern Living ”COTTAGE” Suitable for IN-LAW or STUDIO; renovated 4 BATHS & Kitchen w/ premium Granite Counters, Island, Appliances & Created Pantry; Refinished 100 yr old HEART PINE & Oak Floors; updated electrical including hardwiring gas GENERATOR, 2024 Upstairs NEW HVAC, Restored original POCKET DOORS’ designed PATIO w/ integrated FIRE PIT; Poured Concrete pad for BASKETBALL; rebuilt GARDEN SHED. The Expansive yard is framed by Magnolias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Cherry & Pecan Trees along with Lilac. peonies, roses, gardenias, figs, mulberry, blueberry & asparagus! This is a unique opportunity to own a distinguished Estate offering a rare level of character & historical integrity. It provides a private, tranquil lifestyle within walking distance to school, shopping & Downtown entertainment. $699K
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