Porch Goals! C. 1842 on 18 acres in North Carolina. $750,000.

Price: $750,000
Address: 3539 Highway 258, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Property Type: Single Family Residence (Greek Revival / Antebellum Historic Home)
Year Built: 1842 (National Register of Historic Places)
Lot Size: 18.71 Acres

This stunning Greek Revival estate offers nearly 19 acres of pristine land and a deep connection to North Carolina’s architectural heritage. If you are looking for a unique property for sale with significant acreage and historical value, this residence is a rare find.

Interior Highlights

Square Footage: 5,995 sq. ft.
Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms (3 Full, 1 Half)
Key Architectural Features: Unique wishbone staircase, heart pine floors, and 10 original fireplaces.
Room Layout: Formal living and dining rooms, office/study, mudroom, and a large landing upstairs.
Amenities: Master suite on the main level, kitchen island, and a private sauna in the upstairs bath.

The interior boasts grand living spaces that blend 19th-century craftsmanship with modern comforts like energy-efficient storm windows and a whole-house water filter. This expansive house for sale provides plenty of room for a growing family or those who appreciate historic luxury.

Exterior & Additional Structures

Grounds: Circular driveway, paved parking, and a “show-stopper” old Live Oak tree in the backyard.
Outbuildings: Small guest house (with bedroom, bath, and kitchen), a workshop/garage, and a 92×40 wired barn with concrete floors.
Outdoor Amenities: Heated in-ground salt-water pool with concrete decking and fencing.
Farming Potential: Open pastures suitable for horses and farming.

The outdoor space is just as impressive as the home, featuring a guest house and a massive barn that are perfect for hobbies or extra income. Anyone searching for a historic residence for sale will be captivated by the 18-acre knoll and the beautifully restored wrap-around front porch.

Recent Improvements

Infrastructure: New plumbing, new well, and a sealed crawlspace.
HVAC: New HVAC system and ductwork.
Roofing: Standing seam metal roof replacement and new barn roof.
Restoration: Exterior painting and total front porch restoration completed.

With almost every major system updated, the owners have ensured that this historic gem is ready for its next chapter. It is a meticulously maintained home that stands out among any other property for sale in the Roanoke Valley.

From Zillow

””Magnolia” is a beautiful Antebellum home located on a 19 acre knoll in the Roanoke Valley. Built in 1842, this stunning Greek Revival home retains much of its original architecture with gorgeous heart pine floors, large six-over-six windows, formal double-leaf entrance, 10 fireplaces, and the very unique wishbone staircase.

The downstairs features include a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen and mud room, family room, primary bedroom/ensuite and office/study. Upstairs feature include a beautiful landing, large bath with sauna, 2 bedrooms and 2 identical rooms without closets. Outside you’ll find a small guest house with bedroom/bath and sitting room and kitchen and a fabulous 92’x40′ wired barn with concrete floor.

There is a heated in-ground salt-water pool with concrete decking and fencing. A paved driveway to the back/carport and an unpaved circular drive in front give access to the home. The old Live Oak tree in the back yard is the show stopper with room for entertaining and relaxing under the branches.

The sellers have made many recent improvements to the home including new plumbing, new energy-efficient storm windows, whole house water filter system, new well, new barn roof and equipment shelter.

They also sealed the crawlspace, new HVAC and ductwork, standing seam metal roof replacement, total front porch restoration, exterior painting and so much more. ”Improvement List” is available. ”Magnolia’ is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and eligible for historic tax credits.