HISTORIC GEM

405 Court St Edenton, North Carolina 27932 United States

Beautifully situated overlooking the Bay of the Albemarle Sound in Edenton, NC, the Skinner-Bond House has graced the historic Chowan County Court House lawn since 1790. With many of Edenton’s historic sites in its view, including the 1782 Barker House, the town cannons, and the historic 1776 Courthouse, this location boasts the best of all that historic downtown Edenton offers. A pleasing blend of late Georgian and Early Federal Styles, this lovely home offers a stunning combination of elegance and simplicity. Many original details remain including moldings, original sash windows and glass panes, wide plank wood floors, louvered shutters, beaded siding and identical Federal-Greek Revival Mantels reflective of the period.

Originally a side-hall dwelling, the house was enlarged to its current floor plan in the 1840’s. The full width double tiered porches were designed to catch the bay’s breezes and provide shade while enjoying watching goings and comings of town. A wide entry hall goes the depth of the house, flanked by a large living room and the formal dining room, both with wood burning fireplaces. The kitchen and family den are adjacent in the rear. Three bedrooms and three baths are upstairs, and the master suite features a wood burning fireplace and private sitting room, both with water views. On the third floor, 2 traditional “bunk rooms” are ideal for additional guest rooms, office space, or storage and share a half bath between them. Overall, there are 5 working wood burning fireplaces.

The back yard has lovely plantings and a small garage for storage. Stroll to shopping and dining from this gem of the Courthouse green – a very rare opportunity!