Showing posts with label Historic Districts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historic Districts. Show all posts

April 11, 2017

Circa 1875 Jewel Box ~ For Sale in Brooklyn South Square, Salisbury NC


The circa 1875 Shaver-Trexler House is for sale with Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty! Originally a single-story weatherboard home, a second story and other additions have added even more space and character to this roomy home. We're calling this spacious 4-bedroom/2-bath home - over 2400 square feet - 'The Jewel Box'. One step inside and you'll see why! Vivid jewel-box colors take you from one room to the next in this beautiful vintage home!



Step across the welcoming wrap-around veranda and inside the front door and a wide center hallway greets you, with not one, not two, but three sets of French doors partitioning off the more private areas of the home.  The walls here are a painted a smooth butterscotch with deep terracotta colored trim. You'll note the beadboard walls and chair rail, pretty wood floors, and the soaring ceiling height!



The entry hall is flanked by two formal front parlors, each with French doorways and vintage fireplaces (none of the home's (4) fireplaces are currently functioning).  The east parlor with its beadboard half-wall is warm shades of flamingo pink; the west parlor is peacock blue with a fireplace sporting pretty green tile work and mirrored mantel. Ceiling fans throughout are great for that in-between season where it feels too soon to turn on the central air conditioning!





Through another set of French doors with a wonderful, large working transom, you enter the rear portion of the home. Here a parrot green formal dining room with white trim flows from the country kitchen, to a breakfast room or den in an unfolding transition.  A cute tiled pass-through from the kitchen to the breakfast room lets the cook stay connected with guests and family.







You will love the sage-green and white country kitchen with its original plank walls, farmhouse molded porcelain clad iron sink, tall ceilings and view of the lush gardens in the deep back yard. White ceramic tile counters and high back-splash are a pretty touch. A wonderful enclosed sunporch aligns both the kitchen and breakfast rooms with doors opening from each. A cute laundry room is tucked beside the kitchen.





But wait!  This is just the east side of the 1st floor! There is also a wonderful master bedroom on the west side, trimmed in chalcedony blue, with its own vintage fireplace, a pretty stained glass window, and private feel. The black and white tiled bathroom connects from both this bedroom and the hall.







Upstairs, three additional bedrooms await ~ ruby red, topaz, and soft blue, ... and a super cool bonus room, or 'secret room' is tucked under the eaves. A long, low slung room, it is lit with sky lights and exits to a second story balcony overlooking the gardens. Another bath upstairs boasts a claw-foot tub and bright white pedestal sink, with walls bedecked in rich jewel-tone sapphire blue.











Outside, 418 E. Fisher Street has a deep back yard, filled with a variety of perennials, Japanese maples, and iris, and is secluded with a high privacy fence. The centerpiece of the 200 foot deep yard is the vintage Victorian potting shed, just waiting for someone to use as artist's studio or workshop.  And if work space is what you need, the double garage is also deep (deep enough for 4 cars!) and has a separate workshop area.  

There is lots of room for enjoying the outdoors at 418 E. Fisher Street. A large patio is just off the sun deck, with lots of room for fire pit and outdoor furniture!  The home is vinyl-sided for ease of maintenance, stays cool in summer with central air conditioning, AND has a tankless, on-demand water heater....no more heating water all day & night until you need to use it!

This 'Jewel Box' of a home sits in the historic Brooklyn South Square district, one of 5 local historic districts in Salisbury, North Carolina.  Being located in one of these districts definitely has its advantages!  Besides being a downtown neighborhood, close to unique shopping, wonderful restaurant choices, museums and art galleries, the City additionally offers a Historic Preservation Grant annually to home owners interested in making improvements to their home's exteriors. The matching grant program is a wonderful incentive to keep beautiful vintage homes restored and intact!


Are you ready to see the circa 1875 Shaver-Trexler House for yourself?  Call agent Greg Rapp - (704) 213-6846 - and you'll be amazed at the flexibility of the many rooms, the spaciousness, and the vintage character. 418 E. Fisher Street is a TON of house for the money ~ you won't be disappointed!




418 FISHER STREET EAST
Salisbury, NC 28144
MLS#59460
List Price: $139,900




Greg Rapp 
Wallace Realty Co. 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
704 636 2021 Office 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 





June 03, 2012

3rd Annual “Buy History” Event ~ Sunday June 3rd ~ 1PM - 4PM


Sunday June 3rd, the Historic Neighborhoods Alliance (HNA) hosts its 3rd annual historic open house event: "Buy History".  All real estate agents and home owners (For-Sale-By-Owner) who have homes for sale in any of Salisbury, North Carolina's  historic districts are invited to participate in an area-wide open house. By opening as many homes for sale as possible in Salisbury’s historic districts in one afternoon, the HNA promotes sales of historic homes, strengthens neighborhoods, and raises awareness of the benefits and livability of Salisbury’s downtown historic districts.

Salisbury, North Carolina is known for its rich heritage of Piedmont architecture dating from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  Domestic and commercial buildings from a variety of stylistic periods contribute to the distinctive character of the downtown and adjoining neighborhoods.
 
Salisbury has taken a progressive approach to preserving historic resources, establishing itself at the forefront of preservation in North Carolina with the designation of its first historic district in 1975. Soon after, the City Council adopted a local historic overlay and established the Salisbury Historic Preservation Commission to oversee design review. In 1980, Salisbury was among the first five North Carolina communities to participate in the North Carolina Main Street Program.

Today the historic inventory includes ten districts as well as seventeen individual buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five of these districts, including the downtown, are also locally-designated with design review for alterations or major changes. This stewardship of the downtown and historic neighborhoods, in conjunction with federal and state tax incentives with substantial private investment and Salisbury's Historic Preservation Incentive Grants, has resulted in an award-winning downtown and urban core that is revitalized, vibrant and authentic.

Buy History

The "Buy History" open house event will be held:

When: 1 to 4 pm, Sunday, June 3rd  

Where:  Homes in any and all of Salisbury’s historic districts (i.e. Fulton Heights, West Square, Downtown, North Main, Ellis Street Graded School, Brooklyn-South Square, Kesler/Canon Mill, Shaver Rental Houses, Long Street/Park Avenue Corridor, Salisbury Railroad Corridor, Livingstone College)

The "Buy History" flyer showing the fifteen (15) homes open for viewing can be downloaded at http://www.historicsalisburyhomes.com/images/stories/buy-history/2012_Buy_History_Property_List.pdf
A map showing the locations of each "Buy History" open-house can be viewed at http://www.historicsalisburyhomes.com/buy-history.

The HNA provides the following:
1.Flyers listing all of the open houses with a picture and basic details of each home
2.Maps of the open homes and the historic districts
3.Brochures on tax credits available to buyers including the possible 30% North Carolina HistoricPreservation Tax Credits and information on city grants for those in a local district
4.Brochures on the benefits of living in Salisbury’s historic districts and the differences between Salisbury’s local and national historic districts

For more information on The Historic Neighborhoods Alliance "Buy History" historic open house event, contact Realtor Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846.  Make a historic home in Salisbury North Carolina yours today!

August 02, 2011

The Giordana Crossroads Classic Criterium 2011 ~ Salisbury NC ~ Thursday Aug 4th

August 4, 2011 in Downtown Salisbury
The 2011 Giordana Crossroads Classic presented by Salisbury-Rowan County Convention and Visitors Bureau is a five-race five-day individual omnium (a multiple race event in track cycling) that visits three different NC cities.  All races will be held in exciting downtown venues except the High Rock Road Race on Saturday Road Race.

This Thursday evening, August 4th, 2011, The Giordana Crossroads Classic will make its way to the City of Salisbury, NC with one of the most unique courses during the nine-day event. The course in Salisbury is a “figure-eight” loop that is exciting for the race participants and spectators. Night races are supplemented with much additional lighting. 

For over 250 years Downtown Salisbury has been recognized for its beauty and considered a unique place in N.C. for shopping, dining, sightseeing and relaxing. Salisbury's diversity of shops, restaurants, antique stores, living history, and cultural attractions promise an extraordinary experience! Downtown Salisbury is a great place to spend a day, a weekend or a lifetime. For more info, visit  http://www.downtownsalisburync.com/

Giordana Crossroads Classic
The Crossroads Classic is five days of criterium bicycle racing designed to attract professional and amateur cyclists from all of the country to the Piedmont of North Carolina.  The cyclists will compete for $30,000 during the five days and will travel to five different North Carolina cities: Mocksville, Concord, Salisbury, Charlotte, Statesville, and Harrisburg.


What is a criterium? 

A criterium is a bicycle race on a closed circuit less than a mile in length where cyclists complete multiple laps.  Depending on category, race distances may vary between 25 and 50 miles in length and the fast action and high visibility are a real crowd pleaser. 
Photo by Ken Keefner

Why is a criterium so exciting? 

When 100 plus cyclists try to take a 90 degree turn elbow to elbow at over 30 miles per hour, there tends to be a little rubbing and bumping, sometimes even a few crashes.  NASCAR on two-wheels!!! Visit http://www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com/index.htm for more info!

Come out and enjoy the action in Salisbury, NC.  There will food and drink available at all race venues.  There will also be entertainment for the kids: giant inflatable moonwalk and slide.

While you are in Salisbury, take a stroll or drive around Salisbury’s 10 Downtown Historic Districts.  There are many wonderful 19th and 20th century homes there for sale as well as several outstanding commercial properties in the most central location in North Carolina.  Call Greg Rapp to have a closer look at these properties: 704.213.6846.

Map of Criterium
Salisbury Take I-85 to exit 76, US-52/E Innes St. Travel northwest on US-52/E Innes St approximately one mile to downtown Salisbury.  Turn right onto Lee St.  There are several parking lots on your left.

Another reason to choose Salisbury NC for your next home or business!!!  Contact Greg Rapp, 704.213.6846 for more info.