501 Church St., Monroe, NC 28112

Union County/downtown Monroe Historic District- circa 1912- The Lee Mansion. Only three owners in 112 years! This Neoclassical masterpiece; featured in “North Carolina Architecture” , offers columned elegance from its wrought iron fenced corner lot proximate to downtown Monroe. Slate roofs, metal porch roofs, fluted Corinthian and Ionice columns, dentil and modillion cornice and coffered ceilings- and that is just the exterior!Interiors offer soaring ceilings, 9 fireplaces- each with a unique and finely detailed mantelpiece, maple and pine floors, pocket doors and wainscot walls. Modern kitchen w marble counters and stainless appliances. Main level bedroom suits. Basement offer exterior and interior permanent stairs, attic with permanent stairs. Floor 2 offer 4 bedrooms, sitting room and 2 full baths. Upper level porch balcony is amazing. Sited on a huge lot with a century of gardens.