$412,000
3 Beds; 2.5 Baths; 3744 Sq.Ft.
4840 Soloman Lea Rd. Leasburg, NC 27291
2.37 Acres
Built: 1832
Realtor Blurb:
Beautifully updated & appointed, the Garland-Buford house holds an incredible place in NC history. Built c. 1832, this fine country home boasts intricate wood workings inside & out by Master Craftsman Thomas Day; was used as a Civil War hospital; and has 2.37 beautifully-landscaped acres. Beautiful English kitchen w granite counter tops, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry & stone flooring. Dining, living & family rooms; Modern master bath has cast-iron, roll-top bathtub and historic replica fixtures.
Preservation NC Blurb: Beautifully updated & appointed, the Garland-Buford house holds an incredible place in NC history. Built c. 1832, this fine country home has 2.37 acres of beautiful landscaping; boasts intricate wood workings inside & out by Master Craftsman Thomas Day; and was used as a Civil War hospital. Beautiful English kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and stone flooring. Original heart-pine flooring throughout most of house. Dining, living & family rooms. Two enormous central halls. Modern master bath has cast-iron, roll-top bathtub and historic replica fixtures. Amazing stairworks. Swimming pool, hot tub, porches & decks, detached pool house/office and wired workshop. Featured in Country Living, Money, and Smithsonian magazines.
My Notes: One of the best preserved examples of a house completely done by Thomas Day. This one is amazing! I can't add much to what's been said above; but the NRHP paper here; wiki here; Smithsonian article here; discussion on post at Old House Dreams here; and a Flikr photo set here.
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