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This 1-story tri-gable Victorian cottage is an architectural gem in the well-established downtown neighborhood of Morehead Hill; the neighborhood is a local historic district and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making this house eligible for North Carolina historic rehabilitation tax credits. Originally built as a central-hallway cottage, the house has grown over the years; several rear additions and the enclosure of a portion of the rear porch have served to both add square footage to and open up the interior floor plan. Fortunately, these changes have left intact most of the historic architectural elements, and the additions have simply enriched the story and character of this home's long life.
Some of the character-defining elements include the original German siding, the turned porch posts and sawnwork brackets, beadboard ceiling in several interior rooms and on the porches, wainscoting and other historic interior moldings, and the 4-over-4 double-hung sash windows. The exterior needs a bit of work but retains nearly all of its historic architectural elements, and the interior's open floor plan would be able to accommodate a variety of design options.
This house is a contributing property in the Morehead Hill Historic District, making it eligible for NC Historic Rehabilitation Tax credits. In North Carolina state (as well as federal, for income-producing properties) income tax credits are available for the certified rehabilitation of historic structures. For the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes (non-income producing properties), a 30% state tax credit is available. For more information on Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits contact PD or the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (phone 919-733-6547).
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