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$1,195,000

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5 Beds

5 Baths

7,683 SqFt

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201 E Hill ST Benson, NC 27504

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,683 sqft

Price per Sqft $155

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10175200

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1910

Annual Tax Amount $15,146

Lot Size 0.490 Acres

Acres 0.49

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Doorify MLS

Land Area 7683

Property Description

One of North Carolina's most recognized historic estates and former destination wedding venues, this extraordinary 1910 property offers something increasingly difficult to find—a setting designed for celebrations in every season. Timeless Southern architecture, expansive indoor event space, picturesque outdoor ceremony areas, and multiple gathering spaces create the flexibility to host indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, holiday parties, milestone celebrations, and private functions throughout the year. The difference is versatility. A beautiful outdoor wedding does not have to depend entirely on the weather, with substantial indoor space providing options for ceremonies, receptions, dining, dancing, and entertainment. Beyond weddings, the estate's layout creates opportunities for holiday parties, corporate celebrations, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, community events, and other private gatherings—allowing a future operator to pursue multiple event types rather than relying on a single revenue season. Once home to unforgettable weddings, elegant celebrations, overnight guests, and corporate gatherings, the property has undergone more than $80,000 in recent improvements following the COVID shutdown and is positioned for its next chapter. Whether your vision is to revive an iconic year-round wedding and special-events destination or reimagine the property as a boutique inn, private club, corporate retreat, restaurant, hospitality concept, or one-of-a-kind private estate, the Preston Woodall House offers a combination of history, character, indoor/outdoor flexibility, and hospitality potential that is exceptionally difficult to replicate. A property built on history. A venue designed for every season. An opportunity ready for its next vision. The Preston Woodhall House has not operated since Covid in 2021. No financial records from 2022 - Current.

Location

State NC

County Johnston

Community Not In A Subdivision

Area 0.49

Zoning OFR

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet

Heating Fireplace(s)

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher

Laundry Main Level, See Remarks

Exterior

Exterior Feature Awning(s), Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard, Other

Parking Features Driveway, Parking Pad

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

View Trees/Woods

Roof Type Mixed, Copper, Metal, Slate, Shingle, Membrane, Synthetic, Architectural Shingle

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Waterfall

Story Tri-Level, Two

Foundation Slab

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Johnston County Schools

Middle Schools Johnston County Schools

High Schools Johnston County Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 01016032

Security Features 24 Hour Security,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, FHA Eligibility

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, FHA Eligibility

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Steven Nicewarner

Broker License ID: CA #2131027

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201 E Hill ST Benson, NC 27504

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