302 E 2nd St, Washington, NC 27889

Historic District landmark. Built in 1866, retaining the charm and craftsmanship of the era. Original hardwood and heart-pine floors, original elegant 4-panel hand-crafted interior doors with antique box locks and porcelain doorknobs. Graciously large rooms, 11-foot ceilings, hand-cut moldings, French doors and fabulous bay windows! Large downstairs En-Suite owner’s bedroom has sitting area with large windows on three sides and generously sized bath with huge original clawfoot tub in excellent condition with new fittings, wood floors, plus walk-in closet. Fantastic 32-foot-long Front Porch overlooking one of the Historic District's prettiest blocks. Original ship’s-ballast stone walls surround gorgeous established landscaping and gardens on the Large Corner Lot! Many updates throughout: 2021 brand-new HVAC system (high-efficiency heat pump with efficient 2-stage fan and combined auxiliary gas furnace for extra cozy warmth); storm windows, insulation, plumbing, electrical. New Build 2-Car Garage with electric with workshop! Splendid original cypress lap siding, deep and long front porch, enclosed rear laundry and utility/mud room, huge clawfoot porcelain tub. Second floor offers additional large bedrooms, lots of light, and three more fireplaces in addition to the three downstairs, with a large room with light on three sides that is easily used as a studio or home office space. This is a splendid, elegant, home, a late Greek Revival cottage with generous proportions and incredible sense of place and history with its timber framing and artifacts in the ground that you’ll find while gardening. A pleasant walk of two short blocks past other historic homes and gardens brings you to the scenic Little Washington waterfront with its public boardwalk and endless sunsets! Walk to bakeries and coffeehouses, fine dining, oyster bars and wine tastings with a view. All conveniences are within easy walking distance, such as the post office, city hall, churches, public libraries, license tag agency, art classes, live performance theater, banks, kayak launches and paddle board rentals, farmers’ market, produce stands, several fresh local seafood markets, and more … all a short pleasant stroll or easy-pedal bike trip from your 1866 retreat on one of Little Washington’s loveliest streets. As you are gardening in your stone-bordered yard, you’ll hear the historic courthouse clock ring the hour, reminding you that it’s time to meet a friend downtown for coffee, lunch, or a brewery tasting. You’ll find special spots to explore all over town. A large college town is just a half hour away, with one of the best music schools and theater programs in the Southeast. Saltwater fishing, sailing, ferries across the Pamlico Sound to Ocracoke and nature-watching spots, and three spectacular wildlife refuges with superb birding and nature hikes are all within 30 to 90 minutes as well. Convenient, stress-free PGV Airport 30 minutes away connects you with quick American Airlines commercial flights to its hub Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and the world!