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Princeton, NC 27569A RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a piece of PRINCETON HISTORY with ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Known for years as the beloved Gurley House and Titia's Garden, this EARLY 1900s property once served as a well-known WEDDING VENUE and now offers the perfect blend of HISTORIC CHARACTER, BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS, and FLEXIBLE USE potential on approximately 1.4 ACRES in the highly sought-after PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Currently used as a cherished PRIVATE RESIDENCE, this UNIQUE PROPERTY features OVER 4,000 SQ FT ALL BRICK Home with room to live, work, entertain, or potentially convert back to COMMERCIAL USE (buyer to verify zoning/options). The home is filled with CHARM and CHARACTER including COVERED ROCKING CHAIR PORCHES, BEAUTIFUL FLOORING, spacious living areas, and scenic garden spaces. The UPDATED ISLAND KITCHEN features QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, TILE BACKSPLASH, and a spacious DINING AREA, plus there is also a FORMAL DINING ROOM ideal for gatherings and entertaining. The home offers 4 BEDROOMS, a LARGE FAMILY ROOM, ADDITIONAL LIVING ROOM, and a HUGE BONUS/FLEX SPACE with access to the Greenhouse Room and GARDEN AREA creating incredible versatility for a variety of needs and lifestyles. Outside, you'll love the BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, GREENHOUSE area, GATED DRIVEWAY, and FENCED PROPERTY offering privacy, functionality, and room to expand, garden, entertain, or create your dream setup. PLEASE NOTE: Included in the total heated square footage is approximately 635 SF featuring painted concrete flooring that is heated and cooled. Also included in the total square footage is approximately 164 SF from an upstairs bedroom that does not have a dedicated vent but receives heating and cooling from the hallway and upstairs units. Whether you envision a HISTORIC ESTATE, PRIVATE RETREAT, EVENT SPACE, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, or MULTI-USE PROPERTY this ONE-OF-A-KIND PRINCETON PROPERTY is truly something special.
$474,900
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.44 acres
4,082 square feet
$116 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Brick
- Exterior Features Courtyard, Private Yard, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing Full, Fenced, Gate
- Lot Size Acres 1.44
- Other Structures Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Greenhouse
- Parking Features Open, Driveway, On Site, Concrete, Outside
- Patio And Porch Features Side Porch, Porch, Patio, Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,082
- Appliances Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Oven
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Family Room
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Wood, Carpet
- Heating Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Chandelier, High Ceilings, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs
- Rooms Total 10
- Lot Features City Lot, Landscaped, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
- Tax Annual Amount 3388.15
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1920
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1920
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyJohnston
- AreaPrinceton
- Elementary SchoolJohnston - Princeton Elementary
- Middle SchoolJohnston - Princeton
- High SchoolJohnston - Princeton
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