Historic House Listings

Off market. Look at this Edenton, NC Beauty! The Speight House. Over five acres. $1,350,000

July 20, 2021

This sure is a beautiful home and property! I have driven past this many times. It is a successful bed and breakfast. The Speight House was built in 1900. It is located on 5.5 acres in Edenton, North Carolina. This was built by William Speight, owner of the Edenton Brick Company. The home has a grand front porch and three floors of living space. The property includes an cotton gin and historic cotton mill cottage. This is a big home! Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 4,874 square feet. $1,350,000

Contact Mary Scott Haigler with Perry & Co Sotheby’s International Realty

From the Zillow listing:

 

This stunning Queen Anne home was built by William Speight, owner of the Edenton Brick Company, for his own happy family of 11. Situated on a corner lot w/ over 5 ac, she’s a commanding beauty at the entrance of downtown’s east side. With 3 flrs of living space, and outbuildings that incl.an old Cotton Gin & historic Cotton Mill cottage, the possibilities are endless. Currently operated as a boutique B&B, the property is equally suitable for a private family home as it is an exquisite event space. The property exudes beauty from the gracious porch to every corner of the interior and grounds.

 

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