Cheapish Circa 1880 North Carolina Victorian Cottage For Sale Under $116K

OHU50K Notes   $115,900

Three bedroom, one bath North Carolina Victorian cottage for sale known as the Clara Leake House. It is sited on a three quarter of an acre lot and offers a lacy gingerbread porch, high ceilings, built-ins, fireplace and  hardwood floors, and beadboard.

 

Agent Comments

Take a look at this beautiful home built in the last quarter of 19th century. Formerly known as the Clara Leake House. Updates and upgrades include; renovated kitchen, electrical updates, majority of windows, added insulation, foundation work, roof work & gutters. You will see the beautiful porch woodwork as you walk to the gorgeous front door. Opening the lovely doors and you are likely to be wowed by the tall ceilings throughout this home. But make sure to look down at the beautiful hardwoods throughout. The built in bookshelves in the front right room are sure to be a book lovers dream. Across the hall on the left side of home is another large bedroom. Both bedrooms have fireplaces (sealed) to cozy up the spaces. The second room on left side of the home continues on with the tall ceilings and leads to a nicely redone bathroom. This home has a room that is currently being used for storage but has the space to be used for many ideas. There is an open space going from foyer to the rear of home that could be setup for an office, or as you please. Natural light is great in the home, and really impressive in the dining room as you’ll see from the pictures. The kitchen and separate laundry room will be at the end of your tour at the rear of the home. But please step out back and enjoy the large deck.

• 3 bed
• 1 bath
• 1,800 sqft
• 0.74 acre lot
• Build date 1880

 

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

408 S Main St, Rich Square, NC, 27869   $115,900

• Contact Realtor: Matthew Daniel Manning – Touchdown Realty Co
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Family History

The house is known as the Clara Leake House, but it was owned by both Clara and her husband Russell Leake for many years. The couple married in 1918 and settled in Holly Springs before moving to this house in Rich Square. They had no children. Russell was a very accomplished man. A graduate of Duke University, he he was Dare County Superintendent of Schools and principal of the Robersonville School for 13 years, as well a WWI veteran, and member of the Rotary Club and Masonic Lodge. After Russell’s death in 1961 at age 64, Clara continued to live in the home until her passing in 1978.

 

 

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