Description
Enjoy river views in the back and horse-drawn carriage views in the front of this second floor unit of the William B. Meares House, which was built in 1826 and served as a Civil War hospital for Union Troops. Renovated in 2025 with careful preservation of the original wood floors, mantels, window/door moulding, picture rail, and wavy glass window panes. All work properly permitted and inspected. Kitchen and bath taken down to the studs with new wall/ceiling insulation and travertine tile in kitchen and new cast iron clawfoot tub and fixtures in bath. New electrical wiring, plumbing, and paint throughout, and washer/dryer connection added to the flex room between the bedroom and bath. Second floor porch overlooks the Cape Fear River, offering spectacular sunsets at dusk and ship watching during the day. Large backyard with rocking chairs for additional river views. Close proximity to Wilmington's famed Riverwalk and all of its restaurants and entertainment. Protected City Pass Parking for the Historic District. $280/month HOA makes life easy, covering water/trash, landscaping, master insurance, common area maintenance, pest control, and even quarterly trash can cleaning. Furnishings are negotiable. Short term rentals (minimum of 7 night stay) allowed. Enjoy all that downtown life has to offer! Be sure to view the virtual tour!
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1BEDS
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N/AACRES
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1BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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838SQFT
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$561$/SQFT
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Description
Enjoy river views in the back and horse-drawn carriage views in the front of this second floor unit of the William B. Meares House, which was built in 1826 and served as a Civil War hospital for Union Troops. Renovated in 2025 with careful preservation of the original wood floors, mantels, window/door moulding, picture rail, and wavy glass window panes. All work properly permitted and inspected. Kitchen and bath taken down to the studs with new wall/ceiling insulation and travertine tile in kitchen and new cast iron clawfoot tub and fixtures in bath. New electrical wiring, plumbing, and paint throughout, and washer/dryer connection added to the flex room between the bedroom and bath. Second floor porch overlooks the Cape Fear River, offering spectacular sunsets at dusk and ship watching during the day. Large backyard with rocking chairs for additional river views. Close proximity to Wilmington's famed Riverwalk and all of its restaurants and entertainment. Protected City Pass Parking for the Historic District. $280/month HOA makes life easy, covering water/trash, landscaping, master insurance, common area maintenance, pest control, and even quarterly trash can cleaning. Furnishings are negotiable. Short term rentals (minimum of 7 night stay) allowed. Enjoy all that downtown life has to offer! Be sure to view the virtual tour!
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