The 1855 Greek Revival two story home is one of the few surviving pre-Civil War dwellings in Wake County. Renovated and expanded in the 1980s, it features 3 BR & 3 baths and updates like thermal pane windows and geothermal heat pump.
Outside the dinning and kitchen windows is a fenced garden area that includes a greenhouse (repurposed old smoke house) and unrenovated late 1700s Carolina Cottage (later a detached kitchen, now used for storage).
The southern 10 acre parcel on which the historic house sits includes two field-fenced pasture areas and a log barn outfitted with ample sheds for a horse or other large animals plus a well-designed chicken coop.
The large regulation-size riding ring is suitable for dressage or jumping. It was professionally constructed in 2001 and is well-drained with excellent sand footing for riding. A leveled round-ring pen area is nearby for training young horses.
Wooded paths lead down to the fishing pond periodically stocked with catfish and bream.
A nearby orchard area has several heritage apple varieties, golden scuppernongs, blueberries, figs and plums.
The hand-hewn log barn with 3 horse stalls includes adjacent sheds for storing hay & equipment or sheltering smaller animals. Several large horse stables and a leading vet facility are in the nearby .
Check back for a description of some of the flowering plants, bushes and trees that the sellers have planted on both lots.
The northern lot, 3208 Grand Oak, is a potential home site with 10.03 acre and the horse barn. The southern lot, 3228 Grand Oak, with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, has 10.53 acres and 5 tobacco era out buildings.
The location is convenient to all Triangle cities, universities, medical centers the Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the Interstate Highway. The history of the New Hill area reflects its location near major creeks, trading paths, old Hway US1.
