Great studio potential! Historic home with a separate workshop in NC. $259,000.
Property Overview
- Price: $259,000
- Address: 217 N Howard St, Chadbourn, NC 28431
- Size: 1,806 sq. ft.
- Lot: 0.51 Acres (Large Corner Lot)
- Year Built: 1898 (Former schoolhouse)
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3 Beds / 2 Baths
This historic home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of local history on a spacious corner lot. It is a truly rare find for anyone searching for a character-filled residence for sale.
Interior & Design Features
- Flooring: Original heart pine hardwood floors throughout.
- Kitchen Detail: Unique countertops made from recycled bowling alley lanes and original cabinetry.
- Modern Updates: New plumbing, wiring, roof, and tankless water heater (all updated circa 2021).
- Living Spaces: High ceilings, an entrance foyer, a formal dining room, and a breakfast room.
- Comfort: Family room with a fireplace featuring new gas logs and updated bathrooms with an original cast iron clawfoot tub.
The interior seamlessly blends antique charm with modern essential updates for peace of mind. You won’t want to miss the chance to tour this meticulously preserved house for sale.
Exterior & Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Living: Welcoming front porch and a private screened back porch.
- The “Old Country Store”: A large separate building in the backyard with a history as a relocated country store; perfect for a workshop, studio, or office.
- Landscaping: Established shade trees and a large yard for outdoor activities.
- Systems: Heat pump and central air conditioning for year-round comfort.
The expansive grounds and historic outbuilding provide endless possibilities for creative use of the outdoor space. This is an incredible value for such a versatile and storied property for sale.
From Zillow
There is a saying that ”those who love an old house, never love in vain.” This statement is definitely true for this house, as it has been well loved by families for decades! Before becoming a home, it was actually a school house for several years! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, built in 1898, has all the ”old house” beauty & charm, as well as great design details. The home sits on a large corner lot with beautiful shade trees.
There is plenty of yard space for outdoor fun. As you enter the home from the welcoming front porch, you will see original hardwood heart pine floors throughout. The spacious family room, with a fireplace and new gas logs, is perfect for family gatherings. The formal dining room and breakfast room also provide great spaces for entertaining. The kitchen has original cabinets and wooden countertops that were made from the county’s old bowling alley lanes. The 2 bathrooms have been updated, but the ”old house” charm has been maintained by keeping an original cast iron claw foot bathtub.
The screened porch looks out to the spacious backyard where there is a large building that can be used to your liking… a workshop, office, art studio, extra storage… you name it! Even the building has a cool history, as it was once an old country store that was relocated to the lot years ago. Additionally, as of 2021, the home has new plumbing and wiring throughout, as well as a new roof, heat pump, tankless water heater, stove, dishwasher, and gas logs. This house is waiting for you to call it home! Give us a call today to take a look at this special property!
