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$275,000
Sold on 8/03/20
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
2 |
1.10 |
2,180 |
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1847 |
On the market:
337 days
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Own a peace of history that was built to withstand cannon fire.This property was named a Historic Landmark by the McDowell City Historical Society(50%tax break), known as the William Morris House Circa 1830. Built with bricks fired on the property and Beautifully Preserved with 10 foot ceilings,Hand carved Molding and stair railings, Gas Range and a turn of the century "Village Crawford"wood cook stove which also provides heat in the winter months. Through the years several renovations have been completed which include electrical, bathroom,kitchen, barn and a bonus room.Recently a detached garage was added.The barn has electrical and water. During the Civil War, Stoneman's Raiders fired a cannon at the home in hopes to destroy it. The cannon ball was found lodged in a wall amid renovation and it transfers with the property. One of the only known surviving brick Greek Antebellum homes in McDowell County owned by a Confederate Soldier who fought on its land. He is buried here as well.
Listing courtesy of Cindy Ledbetter, The Marion Agency LLC