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120 W King Street

Edenton, NC 27932
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Bed 7

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Bath 7

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SqFt11,431

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Acres1.14

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''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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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,249,000

AD Id : 68840984

MLS Id : 100490634

Beds : 7

Lot Size : 1.14 Acres

Living Area Size : 11,431

Year Built : 1850

County : Chowan

Subdivision: Crow Creek

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 7

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 7 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 17 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Sound System, In-Law Floorplan Roof: Metal Appliances: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Geothermal, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Hot Water, Zoned Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Zoned

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1850 Building Area Total: 11431 Construction Materials: Brick Stories: 4 Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Water

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 195 x 316 x 35 x 86 x 162 x 231 Main Square Feet: 1.14 Acres Lot Size Acres: 1.14 Lot Size Square Feet: 49658 Lot Description: Corner Lot

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 176

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2249000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 780407588786 Tax Year: 2024 Annual Tax: $19319.39

  • Parking Information

    Additional Parking, Gravel, On Site

  • School Information

    Elementary School: White Oak/D F Walker
    Junior High School: Chowan Middle School
    Senior High School: John A. Holmes High
  • Utility Information

    Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Broad St., turn onto West King. House is on right. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/12/2026 @ 13:29

MLS: 100490634 LISTED BY: Maryscott Haigler, Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)

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