Located on
the picturesque waters of the Albemarle Sound in northeastern NC, Edenton is
often referred to as “the prettiest little town in the South.” Smithsonian.com lists Edenton as one of the
20 best small towns to visit and Coastal Living Magazine has featured Edenton
as their Dream Town As the first
capital of colonial North Carolina, Edenton has a rich historical past with
well preserved architecture and many notable historic sites. Our town embodies
small town Southern charm at its best, with friendly people, charming homes,
and incredible scenery that combine to capture your soul. The Atlantic Ocean
and Outer Banks of North Carolina are approximately an hour away, and 3
airports are easily accessible (Norfolk, VA – 1.5 hrs, Greenville, NC - 1.25
hrs, and Raleigh, NC – 2.25 hrs.) Edenton offers a municipal airport with a
6,000’ runway.
This handsome downtown Edenton home, built in
1905, offers a classic center hall design, featuring double porches and
immeasurable charm. The floor plan is a wonderful combination of a traditional
layout that has been updated with wide cased openings to create a wonderful
sense of openness found in newer homes. The plan affords comfortable living
with a formal living or dining room, cozy den that opens to a stunning eat-in
kitchen. An antique stove is surrounded
by new cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
A nice half bath is placed for anyone coming into the mud room, which
has real brick floors and and space for laundry and bikes. This historic home
offers a downstairs bedroom and renovated bathroom on the opposite side of the
living area, for privacy and access to the long back porch overlooking the
large yard. Two spacious bedrooms and a bath are upstairs with a delightful
porch overlooking the street which you can enjoy on mornings or cool
afternoons. The large detached building in the fenced backyard is great as
workshop or storage space. Enjoy this delightful combination of historic charm
& modern updates within strolling distance of the waterfront and downtown
