154 Shipyard Road

Milford. Built in 1746, is the oldest 2 story brick house in North Carolina. Now sitting on nearly 8 acres of rural land. 2 acres of which are a buildable lot. Meaning, you could build another house on the property. The home sits next to a 55 acre farm with restrictive covenants that prohibit development. A crossed the street is a 700-acre wildlife refuge, which also has covenants restricting development. You will never have any new neighbors encroaching on your privacy. Relax in the summer evening and listen to the creatures of the swamp come to life. Watch as black bears and deer walk through your yard. Amongst the peaceful atmosphere sits on a hill, this relic of American history. To read more about the architectural history of the house, see the link below going to Wikipedia. The value of the property is not simply intrinsic to its history and its unique architecture, the home is adapted for modern living. A newly remodeled kitchen featuring Italian marble, handmade copper accents, pine wood ceiling, rustic post, and premium appliances. A coffee station for the mornings and a bar with wine rack for the evenings. The first floor features real brick flooring throughout. An open floor plan that is ideally suited for large gatherings. The first floor has a private ensuite featuring a library with custom walnut cabinets, shelves and walls. The primary bathroom is newly remodeled and features a jetted tub, separate water closet, large walk-in closet and a utility area with a washer and dryer. The newly remodeled second floor features 2 bedrooms with a Jack & Jill split. The 3rd floor attic showcases some of the best surviving, 18th century random width, wide plank flooring. You can see the hand hewed rafters and tumbled brick walls. The attic features 2 heated rooms ideal for hobby space or guest. Also on the property, is a 24x36 detached garage that is climate controlled with a full bath, kitchen and wood stove, perfectly suited for the ideal guest retreat or multi-purpose space.