$2,249,000
Edenton, NC 27932
MLS# 100490634
7 beds | 7 baths | 11431 sqft
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Property Description
''Wessington is one of the most magnificent antebellum residences in North Carolina'' writes Thomas Butchko, author of EDENTON An Architectural Portrait. Built in 1850, this home is three stories plus a fully renovated basement. Distinctive exterior features include a full-length double-tier portico, 9' French doors opening to ornate iron balconies, and four massive chimneys and a roof top ''widows walk''. The brick exterior walls are 18'' thick and the foundation is solid slabs of granite. The interior is equally impressive with three 12'x50' center halls, 15' ceilings on the first floor, original plaster ceiling moldings and chandeliers, 10' four panel doors, marble mantels and 15 fireplaces. Wessington has been renovated with up to date amenities and custom energy efficient utilities. What was once a utilitarian English basement is now a bedroom with full bath, recreation room with kitchenette, media room, and large laundry...all with fireplaces. This level offers the option of independent living, and the ground level entry with an elevator servicing three floors makes the home handicapped accessible. The main level features a formal parlor, dining room, small parlor, library and the kitchen. Complete with fireplace and butler's pantry, the kitchen complements the warm sophistication of the home yet easily accommodates the needs for entertaining on a grand scale. Upstairs, there is primary suite with a large dressing room and bath. There are two other bedrooms with private baths and an office. The third floor is accessed by the same impressive stairway, has the same wide center hall and 4 multipurpose rooms. The grounds include the old cistern and the old smokehouse houses the impressive utility systems including the geothermal HVAC, elevator hydraulics and other utilities. Wessington is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This landmark home is located in the heart of the Historic District with views of Edenton Bay.
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Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Status: Active
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2025-02-24
Listing Price: 2249000
Current Price: $2,249,000
List Price/SqFt: 196.75
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Location Information
Street #: 120
Pre Direction: W
Street Name: King
Street Suffix: Street
County: Chowan
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27932
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Edenton
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Geo Lat: 36.058955
Geo Lon: -76.611508
Remarks and Showing
Directions to Property: From Broad St., turn onto West King. House is on right.
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 1.14
Lot SqFt: 49658
Lot Dimensions: 195 x 316 x 35 x 86 x 162 x 231
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 11431
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 11431
# Rooms: 17
# Baths - Full: 5
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 7
# Bedrooms: 7
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories: 4
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1850
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Town of Edenton
Internet Service Provider(s): Fybe
Natural Gas Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider: Town of Edenton
Trash Provider: Town of Edenton
Water Provider: Town of Edenton
Property Features
Handicap Accessible: Elevator
View Type: Water
Attic: Stairs - Perm; Other
Basement: Finished
Construction: Brick/Stone; Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Brick
Fencing: Partial; Wood
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Gravel; On Site
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch
Pool Features: None
Roof: Metal
Levels: 3 Story or More
Trash Collection: City Pick-UP
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Water Features: None
Cooling: Zoned
Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Hot Water; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Geothermal
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Furnished: Unfurnished
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Apt/Suite; Basement; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Home Theater; In-Law Quarters; Solid Surface
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Dining Room Type: Formal
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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