120 W King Street, Edenton, NC 27932

Edenton
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120 W King Street,Edenton, NC 27932
$2,249,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 11,431 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: maryscott haigler
Office: perry & co sotheby's international realty
MLS#:100490634
Source:NC_CCAR

Price summary

  • Price:$2,249,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$196.75

About this home

''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 totally 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1850
  • Listing ID #:100490634
  • Added:409 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:7
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:17
  • Flooring:Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:2nd Kitchen, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living area:11,431 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1850
  • Building area:11,431 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.14 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot
  • Architectural Style:Historic District, Historic Home
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
  • Levels:Three Or More

Schools

  • High school:John A. Holmes High
  • Middle school:Chowan Middle School
  • Elementary school:White Oak/D F Walker

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,249,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$196.75

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Amenities:Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Home Theater, Solid Surface

Parking

  • Parking description:Additional Parking, Gravel, On Site
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