120 W King Street, Edenton, NC 27932 (MLS# 100490634)

120 W King Street, Edenton, NC 27932

$2,249,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 11,431 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 49,658 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,249,000 List Date: 2/24/2025 Last Modified: 8/24/2026

Overview

Description

''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 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 option of i ...

Listing Details MLS# 100490634

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Type
Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?
No
Marketing Start Date
2025-02-24
Listing Price
2249000
List Price/SqFt
196.75
Stipulation of Sale
Standard

Location Information

Street #
120
Pre Direction
W
Street Name
King
Street Suffix
Street
County
Chowan
State/Province
NC
Zip Code
27932
City Limits
Yes
Marketing City
Edenton
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision
N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property
From Broad St., turn onto West King. House is on right.
Sign on Property
Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction
No
Lot Acres
1.14
Lot SqFt
49658
Lot Dimensions
195 x 316 x 35 x 86 x 162 x 231
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Location Type
Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary)
11431
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate)
11431
# Rooms
17
# Baths - Full
5
# Baths - Half
2
# Baths - Total
7
# Bedrooms
7
Master Bedroom Level
Non Primary Living Area
Stories
4
Fireplace Y/N
Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built
1850

More Information

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider
Town of Edenton
Internet Service Provider(s)
Fybe
Natural Gas Provider
Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Sewer Provider
Town of Edenton
Trash Provider
Town of Edenton
Water Provider
Town of Edenton

Property Features

Handicap Accessible: Elevator View Type: Water Attic: Stairs - Perm; Other Basement: Finished Construction: Brick/Stone; Wood Frame Architectural Style: Historic District; Historic Home Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: Partial; Wood Foundation: Brick/Mortar Parking Features: Additional Parking; Gravel; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Metal Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Features: Corner Lot Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Zoned Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air; Hot Water; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Geothermal Utilities: Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Apt/Suite; Basement; Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Home Theater; In-Law Quarters; Solid Surface Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Dining Room Type: Formal Terms: Cash; Conventional
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Listing Office: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 24 - 2026
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