217 S Main St Roxboro, NC 27573

Listing details for 217 S Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 : Beautiful Victorian home on the National Register of Historic Places is just waiting for her next owners to start her next chapter in history. The James A. And Laura Thompson Long house is a locally cherished home that was lovingly restored by its current owners in 2004 with many restorations/upgrades. This unique Queen Anne style home was built by James Anderson Long in 1896. Situated on a .71 acre lot, the home boasts 3 stories, 5.467 sq ft, 5 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It features decorative appliqued round towers with conical roofs topped with the original ornate lightning rods. There is an expansive front porch with Doric order columns just waiting or your porch swing!!. Exterior upgrades made in 2023 include new roof and exterior paint. Earlier upgrades include 3 HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, master suite, enclosed back porch, and carport. The interior has lots of original architectural features including a grand wooden staircase, 11 fireplaces, pocket doors, appliqued ceilings and ornate moldings. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the home is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, brewery, Kirby theater, Merritt Commons, local downtown events and parades. With some additional interior cosmetic restorations, this home can be a beautiful showplace for a primary residence, bed and breakfast, or potential Airbnb. Come experience the possibilities that this extraordinary home has to offer!