154 Shipyard Road, Camden, NC 27921 (MLS# 100582987)

154 Shipyard Road, Camden, NC 27921

$949,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,407 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 294,901 Status: Active

Current Price: $949,000 List Date: 6/19/2026 Last Modified: 10/19/2026

Overview

Description

Step Back in Time, Live in Luxury: Welcome to The Milford (c. 1746) For the first time in a decade, the crown jewel of North Carolina's architectural history is available. Built in 1746, The Milford holds the distinct honor of being the oldest standing two-story home in the state. Nestled on 7 acres of pristine, park-like rural land with sweeping mature trees, this estate offers an ultra-private sanctuary wrapped in pre-Revolutionary provenance. The main level welcomes you with an open-concept design that effortlessly bridges historic charm and modern living, anchored by striking brick flooring and two grand fireplaces. The main-floor primary suite is a true masterpiece--featuring a massive attached library and sitting room lined with bespoke, rich walnut cabinetry and built-in bookshelves. The primary bath has been entirely modernized into a spa-like retreat, boasting a deep jetted tub, a separate walk-in shower, a private water closet, a sprawling walk-in closet, and main-floor ... (Read more) Step Back in Time, Live in Luxury: Welcome to The Milford (c. 1746) For the first time in a decade, the crown jewel of North Carolina's architectural history is available. Built in 1746, The Milford holds the distinct honor of being the oldest standing two-story home in the state. Nestled on 7 acres of pristine, park-like rural land with sweeping mature trees, this estate offers an ultra-private sanctuary wrapped in pre-Revolutionary provenance. The main level welcomes you with an open-concept design that effortlessly bridges historic charm and modern living, anchored by striking brick flooring and two grand fireplaces. The main-floor primary suite is a true masterpiece--featuring a massive attached library and sitting room lined with bespoke, rich walnut cabinetry and built-in bookshelves. The primary bath has been entirely modernized into a spa-like retreat, boasting a deep jetted tub, a separate walk-in shower, a private water closet, a sprawling walk-in closet, and main-floor laundry convenience. Upstairs, the second floor houses two spacious bedrooms connected by a classic Jack-and-Jill bath. Ascend to the third-floor attic to discover the home's most enchanting architectural secrets. Here, two fully heated rooms offer the perfect canvas for a creative studio, home office, or guest quarters. This level showcases early-century wide-plank flooring, stunning tumble brick gable walls, and massive hand-hewed roof rafters joined by traditional mortise-and-tenon joints and wooden pegs--craftsmanship that has stood unshaken for nearly three centuries. The kitchen has been upgraded with Italian marble countertops, upgraded appliances, coffee area. The Grounds & Estate Features: The property sits immersed in breathtaking, protected views, bordered by open farmland under restrictive covenants that ensure the surrounding rural landscape will never be lost to major development. Directly across Shipyard Road lies a protected 700-acre wildlife refuge, offering unmatched tranquility, privacy, and natural beauty. Adding incredible versatility to the estate is a detached, fully conditioned (heated and cooled) two-car garage. Complete with a dedicated workshop, full kitchen, and full bathroom, this space is ideal for a guest cottage, an income-producing rental, or the ultimate hobbyist retreat. The expansive 7-acre property also includes a separate, pristine 2-acre parcel that could serve as a buildable lot for a future family homestead or investment. A rare opportunity to become the caretaker of a legendary North Carolina landmark. Schedule your private tour of The Milford today.

Listing Details MLS# 100582987

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-06-19
Listing Price: 949000
List Price/SqFt: 278.54
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 154
Street Name: Shipyard
Street Suffix: Road
County: Camden
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27921
City Limits: No
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Take NC Highway 343 to Shipyard Road, the home will be down on the right.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 6.77
Lot SqFt: 294901
Lot Dimensions: 265x65x617x155x358x867
Waterfront: No
Horses Y/N: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3407
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3407
# Rooms: 11
# Baths - Full: 3
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1746

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Other Level: Main
Sunroom Level: Main

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Stairs - Perm; Walk-In Basement: None Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Construction: See Remarks Architectural Style: Historic Home Exterior Features: None Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: None Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab Parking Features: Concrete; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Open Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Level; Rural Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump; Radiant; Other Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Propane Water Heater: Propane; Tankless Utilities: Other Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Public Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Stove Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood; Other Interior Features: Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Master Downstairs; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool; Other Security Features: Security System Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s) Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other; Sunroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Master Bedroom	Main
Bathroom 1	Main	Master Bathroom + Bath in separate, attached room - 6'9'x 3'11'
Laundry	Main
Family Room	Main
Living Room	Main
Sunroom	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Bonus Room	Main
Bathroom 2	Main
Other	Main

IDX

Listing Office: All NC Real Estate

Last Updated: October - 19 - 2026

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