Going to Carolina

Historic charm abounds in this turn-of-the-century arts and crafts era home located on a quiet one-way brick lined street in Downtown Wilmington. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, 3 covered porches, and a private backyard, this historic gem is ideal for families, friends, and old home lovers. This home was renovated over the course of several years with emphasis on restoring and preserving the original details. The big pocket doors which separate the living room and dining room are fully functional. Fireplaces throughout the house are non-functional but boast beautiful surrounds and mantles. The original woodwork and trim are throughout and the original hardwood flooring was restored. With a new living room sofa, chandeliers, period correct furniture like beautiful armoires and desks, and some windows with wavy glass give them home a lovely vintage feel.

The charming neighborhood is full of meticulously restored historic homes and the short walk to the riverwalk and other destinations in the heart of downtown is a very pleasant one. The neighbors are friendly and often seen enjoying the evening air from their porches with a glass of wine.

All of the common spaces are on the first floor, from the front covered porch to the living room, dining room, kitchen, and covered back porch. The 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor up a flight of stairs. All of the bedrooms have new comfortable mattresses and mattress protectors and have room darkening window treatments. The front bedroom which would have initially been the nursery is a small bedroom with a queen bed. The middle bedroom is larger and has a California King bed. The back bedroom is large and has a king bed and its own private covered porch with lounge chairs.

The kitchen is fully modernized and renovated, with new cabinets, new countertops, a dishwasher, and a gas stove. It is completely stocked with cookware, flatware, dishes, and cooking basics. It also has a vintage desk for work or extra prep space.

The dining room table seats 6, has a beautiful cabinet with wavy glass, a non-functioning decorative fireplace and mantle, a chandelier, and accesses the back covered porch.

The living room has a new sofa, other period correct furniture, a cute table that is perfect for snacks like a charcuterie board, a non functioning fire place, large vintage oriental rug, and TV.

The backyard is sizable and private.

Street parking is free and usually very plentiful.