Solid Brick ~ 3500+ Square Feet ~ for Just $350K!

301 W. Marsh Street ~ an impressive all-brick home built in largely the Craftsman Style of architecture ~ sits on a shady side street in the City of Salisbury, North Carolina. This grand 4-bedroom, 3 bath home is move in ready, and retains many of the original elements of its circa 1925 design: beveled glass windows, gleaming oak hardwood flooring, stained ash moldings throughout,and original mantel piece on the living room fireplace.

This solid brick home, with over 3500 square feet of living space, is easily a $400,000 home or more ~ with it's 23 foot living room that stretches through French doors to an adjoining sunroom ~ with it's charming kitchen with loads of cupboard space, Viking range, not one - but TWO butler's pantries, and a breakfast room with built-in storage (typical of the Arts & Crafts design) ~ and over 500 square feet of shady front porch.

Stockade style fencing surrounds the back yard ~ perfect for children and pets, and large shade trees cool the yard, house, and the surrounding neighborhood. The previous owners enjoyed fireside seating outdoors while being able to watch children at play in the yard.

At just $350,000, this grand home in the prestigious West Square Historic District of Salisbury North Carolina, is priced below its value ~ and can be yours in the snap of a finger! Because photos do not do this Craftsman home justice ~ contact Wallace

Realty agent Greg Rapp to see for yourself all the wonderful design and space elements that make 301 W. Marsh Street the special home that it is.

Call Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 ~ one of Salisbury's most knowledgeable real estate agents in the local historic home market ~ and you can be in your new Marsh Street home by the New Year!

301 W. Marsh Street, Salisbury NC ~ MLS #54911A ~ $350,000 ~ Greg Rapp 704.213.6846

Your Dream Home: Waterfront~Privacy~Acreage~Farmette~Outbuildings & Low Taxes ~ $1.5M!!

If you could custom-build a dream house to your specifications, what would it look like? Where would it be? What special features would it have?  

You know your passion . . . now let Realtor Greg Rapp help you express it in this perfect waterfront home.  Welcome to 2275 River Road in peaceful Richfield, North Carolina.

This ultra-private 3200 sq ft home ~ not a neighbor in sight ~ offers 2000’ of dramatic, panoramic, waterfront views. Located along the tranquil shores of Tuckertown Lake, and up a long gravel drive taking you 1200 feet from the road, this home will transport you to a world of warmth and relaxation. This secluded location is surrounded by nature at its very best.  

With 65 acres to roam and explore, you won't find a more secluded and relaxing home where just outside the door nature awaits. Owning this  waterfront home will be like having the having the entire lake to yourself, where you can sit on your patio on a calm night, take in the awe-inspiring lake and mountain views, and count the innumerable stars are in the sky, without being disturbed by another soul. 

This stunning custom-built brick lakefront home, built in 2006, with quality construction, and immaculate 2-car garage, and high-end amenities is nestled on 65 acres of tree farm with over 2000 feet of shore line on Tuckertown Lake!! 

This home’s kitchen, master bedroom suite, breakfast room, living room, and sunroom all have wonderful views of the waterfront. Tuckertown Lake offers fishing, hunting, hiking, exploring, cliff jumping, boating, jet skiing, and water skiing and is within a few miles of these great attractions:  http://tuckertownlake.com/Local_Attractions.html

You enter this waterfront home up its grand entry staircase through its gracious foyer, where doorways will lead you to either the dining room to the left, with its surrounding chair molding, or a room to the right that the current owner uses as an office. 

Follow the foyer further to the beautifully appointed living area with its waterfront view, graced with gorgeous hardwood floors, a gas-log fireplace, and wood box-beam ceilings. Built in bookcases will house your library,your television, and treasured art pieces. 

An impressive double set of French doors lets sunlight and water views stream into the living room, and take you from the living area to an enclosed sunroom. More French doors take you from the sunroom to an outdoor patio space perfect for entertaining or just kicking back and taking in vistas of woods and water. If the weather is inclement, you can still enjoy lake breezes in the screened-in porch off the sunroom. 


The gourmet chef’s kitchen has warm custom-built ceramic tile floors, plenty of sparkling granite countertops, a work island, and loads of storage space in the beautiful oak cabinets. 

The 14’ x 19’ kitchen is very spacious with a lovely 14’ x 10’ breakfast room area that overlooks the waterfront ~ making the entire kitchen space an expansive 14’ x 29’! The breakfast area is just outside the master suite ~ and both have stunning views of Tuckertown Lake.

The spacious, nearly 23’ x 16’, master suite has a gas-log fireplace, his-&-hers walk-in closets, and beautiful hardwood floors. The over-sized master bathroom has to be seen to be believed ~ outfitted with a glorious tiled whirlpool tub and large walk-in tiled shower, dual vanities, and even privately walled dual commodes. 

This one-story home features a full walkout basement, heated by a wood burning fireplace. The basement is a semi-finished 2475 sq ft space with a full bath and utility room. Completing the finishing process on this large area could easily accomplished.

The vista of open countryside at 2275 River Road includes a one-acre blueberry farm with 1000+/- plants. The present owner ran a successful ‘U-Pick’ blueberry business from this farmette.  Much of the acreage is planted with a variety of standing timber, certified as a tree farm, with pines, chestnut trees, and giant mature pecan trees. 

The grounds have 2 large outbuildings: one a long barn, the other a smaller barn-type structure. A 1366 sq ft house built in 1954 is also on the property. The present owner lived in this house while building the main house.

There are beautifully maintained walking trails large enough to drive on that surround and intertwine the property that could be used as riding trails for horses (horses permitted here!) or for ATV enjoyment. The land could also easily be developed. The property currently has farm classification, and more importantly ~ is taxed as a farm, with low yearly taxes at just $3,192!

Richfield, North Carolina is just a 20-minute drive to the south from historic Salisbury NC where there are plentiful opportunities for art & culture, dining, and shopping.  Charlotte NC is just 45 minutes from Richfield. The property across the lake from 2275 River Road is owned by Alcoa and is not likely to be developed, creating a natural wooded vista that will be preserved for years to come.

This rare combination of waterfront luxury, privacy, & acreage on Tuckertown Lake does not come along every day ~ and at the price of $1,500,000 for the package! This home and property are perfect for equestrian use, the automobile enthusiast, or the arborist with its 2 barns, garage, separate house, and tree and blueberry farm. This stunning lake front property at 2275 River Road in Richfield, North Carolina, on 65 acres with over 2000' of Tuckertown Lake water frontage & a private boat ramp, can be yours today. Call Greg Rapp at 704-213-6846 and make an appointment to capture the tranquility of this beautiful home! (Greg has LOTS more pictures of this wonderful home and property to share!)

2275 River Road, Richfield NC ~ Waterfront 65 Acres ~ Tree Farm & Blueberry Farm ~ $1,500,000

Brick Craftsman Era Home ~ 201 Park Street, China Grove, NC ~ $105,000

WOW!  If you are looking for a lot of house for the money in a great neighborhood ~ look no further that the quaint North Carolina town of China Grove! 201 Park Street, China Grove, North Carolina is a solidly built brick home that needs a just the littlest bit of updating and TLC. 

This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, circa 1935 Craftsman home has all the features you would expect from this era:

• French doors
• Butlers pantry/laundry room
• Built~in food pantry
• Formal dining room
• Formal living room
• Fireplace in living room
• Screened back porch

An attractive and roomy terracotta tile front porch graces the front of the home, looking out onto a peaceful and tidy neighborhood, right off Main Street in China Grove. 

The large screened porch at the back of the house has steps leading down to a spacious back lawn and the 2-car garage with its 16' x 20' loft above for storage (which could be upfitted to an apartment!). 

With this solid brick and frame home at 201 Park Street sitting just one block from Downtown China Grove, its new owners can walk to a town full of shopping and dining, and the Interstate-85 is just a hop~skip~and a jump away!

Two~Car Garage

Semi~finished loft space above garage

4+ Baths!

Here is something unique to 201 Park Street ~ Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own full bath!  This is perfect for a family vying for bathroom time mornings and evenings! The 4th bedroom is converted attic space that was once probably arranged as an apartment or in-law suite.  It is obvious that a second kitchen was furnished in this space and the area needs some work. 

Famous Folk from China Grove!  

 “Curly” Seckler  (John Ray Sechler ) was born in China Grove, North Carolina in 1919. "Curly" is best known for his huge contribution to Bluegrass music and was a member of the Foggy Mountain Boys. The Foggy Mountain Boys was an influential American bluegrass band founded by guitarist Lester Flatt and banjo player Earl Scruggs. Because of the personnel, particularly Scruggs, who has since become iconic in music history for his masterful handling of the banjo, the group is often considered as one of the premier bluegrass groups in the history of the genre.

Dillon J Stevens, (born April 23, 1997) is an actor, dancer, and singer born in Concord, North Carolina. Stevens currently resides in China Grove, North Carolina. In 2009, Stevens was cast in the role of Michael in the Chicago production of Billy Elliot The Musical.

Farmers Day Festival

China Grove is home to the popular Annual Farmers Day Festival.  On Farmers Day, over 200 colorful booths line Main Street featuring locally grown produce, delicious hand churned ice cream, bake sales, drink stands, and hand crafted items for sale. Visitors purchase gifts for special occasions from the many art, craft, jewelry, clothing, baby items, and many more great booths. There is a Children’s Stage is dedicated to the young and the young at heart. Clowns, magicians, and puppets delight children of all ages. A small train runs through the street and is a must for the little ones. While the children are entertained and the ladies shop, men can ramble through displays of antique farm equipment and cars of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s that include a display of muscle cars, classics, hot-rods and racers.

Farmers Day is overflowing with free entertainment all day on two stages.  Festival goers get to hear a variety of music by local bands, and will see dancers, gymnastics, and karate demonstrations, as well as the singing and clogging performed on the Park Stage while sitting in the shade of the trees. A great variety of food vendors sell funnel cakes, cotton candy, roasted corn on the cob, Gyro sandwiches, meat on a stick, Bar-B-Que, and of course hot dogs and hamburgers are plentiful, washed down with a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade! At 4:00 p.m.,the town gets ready for the street dance at 7:00 p.m. Festival goers dance to the music or bring lawn chairs to enjoy the bands. The evening ends with a beautiful fireworks display.

Farmers Day has grown to become one of the best street festivals in North Carolina with attendance estimated at over 25,000 visitors. Farmers Day is held the third Saturday in July. From the opening ceremony until the last note of the street dance, Farmers Day offers something for people of all ages.  The market continues to grow as the event gets back to its roots of the festival centered around the Farmers Market.

Make China Grove Your Home Town!

China Grove, North Carolina in Rowan County could be your home town! Contact Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to see 201 Park Street in its wonderful neighborhood and thriving little Southern town!

 

201 Park Street, China Grove, North Carolina ~ circa 1935 Craftsman home ~ $105K

201 N. Rowan Avenue, Spencer NC ~ Custom Brick Ranch ~ For Sale

201 N Rowan Ave, Spencer NC ~ $84,900

Welcome to 201 N Rowan Avenue in Spencer, North Carolina.  This single owner, custom-built, Ranch~Style home by Donald Wood is for now for sale at just $84,900. This lovely brick home sits up on a very nice large corner lot with great lot size and square footage to play with.

201 N Rowan Avenue is in solid condition, offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, a huge family room & living room, and formal dining room. 201 N Rowan Avenue has an uncluttered floor plan, a beautiful front porch, a partial basement with workshop, and a carport with a separate storage room. This charming brick home’s design allows homeowners great flexibility in personalizing their ranch home. 

Ranch~Style homes were extremely popular in the 1960s and now, as the Baby-Boomer generation is looking for more flexible living in their home design, are regaining their popularity due to the range of benefits that ranch style homes offer families. Ranch-style homes, defined by a long, typically one story, spacious and open house plan, first made their appearance in America in the early part of the 20th century. They feature a long, low, ground-hugging profile and are mostly single-story in character.

Interior Features

 
This sweet Ranch-Style home, built in the 1970's, features an open floor plan ~ all of the major rooms flow one into the other.  For example, the 19’ x 13’ living room is undivided by a wall separating it from the 11’ x 10’ dining room, which flows into its cute and spacious kitchen with an abundance of original wood cabinets and eat in bar area.  Speaking of cooking, a well-designed kitchen can save you precious time three times a day! Imagine serving up the dinner you prepared and serving it in your formal dining room or even on a coffee table in your den. This Ranch-Style home represents single-level living, therefore offering you incredible convenience because your kitchen, living space, bedrooms, baths, and laundry areas are all right at your fingertips.  (201 N Rowan Avenue has a neat little basement with a workshop ~ adding another plus to the features of this great home!)

Exterior Features

201 N Rowan Avenue's design is in keeping with the architecture typical of Ranch~Style homes with a number of distinguishing exterior features, including a long, low roof-line and brick veneer exterior.  This well-designed, one-story homes offers great natural lighting with large windows allowing the sun to warm you on a chilly winter morning  ~ offering a glimpse of the Southern charm of tree lined streets and children playing. An attached single-car carport keeps you dry when you're bringing in your groceries. A spacious front porch compliments the design and overall curb-appeal of this home.

Benefits

The Ranch~Style home at 201 N Rowan Avenue has many benefits. It has great functionality, allowing people to entertain indoors and outside. Older people and families with young children will appreciate the single-story design. If you are starting a family, this Ranch~ Style home is less risk for your kids who just learned to walk to tumble down the stairs, and you won’t have to worry about those baby gates falling, or drilling into your wall to install them. Ranch style homes are also perfect for the elderly. Many retirees don't like the hassle of running up and down stairs for laundry or any other reason. Most of the time, multilevel homes have the laundry on different levels than the bedrooms making laundry day tedious, unless you are into getting your exercise!  

Additionally, the basic construction of 201 N Rowan Avenue and simple design features has all its load-bearing walls on the outside perimeter of the interior mean that remodeling and renovation require less effort. Decorating ranch homes allows homeowners to get creative. The open floor plans and flowing spaces encourage a retro look like the popular mid-century modern and bohemian modern styles.

Energy Efficiency

This Ranch~Style home at 201 N Rowan Avenue is quite reasonably priced and offers an exceptional value to buyers.  It is easily heated and cooled, and with electric baseboard heat, costs can be less than the same square footage in a two story home. While a two-story home gives a perception of more space, you're taking a flight of stairs up to the other rooms in the house. In the Ranch home, the rooms are all on one level.  Cooling a second floor in a house in the summer will cost more, as hot air rises. This ranch will be easier to cool, as it's all on the ground floor. 

As Americans deal with rapidly-increasing energy costs, the budgetary benefits of a smaller home become apparent, and this is where existing ranch homes have the advantage. It is no longer about the quantity of square footage, but the quality of how it is used, and when energy costs are measured by cubic feet, the 1484 square footage at 201 N Rowan Avenue will have attractive energy bills.

Still Need Convincing?

There are both state and federal tax credits available for energy efficiency improvements, and working with trained and certified energy efficiency professionals will help you pin-point the improvements that will deliver the most comfort and long-term savings for the dependable ranch home.

Original Plans for 201 N Rowan Ave, Spencer NC

201 N Rowan Avenue is in Spencer NC, close to exit 79 on Interstate-85, downtown Spencer, and the City of Salisbury. This brick ranch home is in great shape and well cared for, but does need a bit of new paint and carpet. At under $100,000, the price reflects the very little updating this solid home may want. This is a quality, custom-built home that has had a single owner (we have the original house plans!) . . . buying this ranch home in Spencer North Carolina will be a great investment, bringing you great value for your money.

Rowan County Realtor Greg Rapp can get you into your new home at 201 N Rowan Avenue sooner than you think!  Call Greg at 704.213.6846 to see the possibilities this wonderful home offers for yourself!

3 Bedroom ~ 2 Bath Ranch~Style Home ~ $84,900