213 Riverside Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

$789,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
3,094  sqft
Built in 1892

Situated atop a small knoll on Riverside Drive, Beausejour was the first house built in this prestigious neighborhood. This stunning home was completed in 1892 by Frenchman Emile Frisard and his wife Marie LaGell. It is designated as a National Registry Property & is the queen of the West Union Street & Riverside Drive historic district. The home is within walking distance of the restaurants and art galleries of downtown Morganton. The original flooring, wainscotting, doors, & window surrounds in the house are heart of pine. The large dining room floor features an intricate inlaid pattern of oak & cherry. High 12 ft ceilings add to the specialness of the home. There are 2 full baths, one with a Jacuzzi on the upper level & a half bath on the ground floor. This home has 3 bedrooms & a unique 4th bedroom office/study with a sleeping loft above. The house was meticulously restored in 1987 to it's original glory with appropriate additions made by renowned CLEARSCAPES Architecture &


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Whirlpool
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry:
Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement:
Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space
Flooring:
Wood
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Fireplace

Exterior

Style:
Traditional
Other Structures:
Front Porch, Wrap Around
Parking:
Driveway, Parking Space(s)

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
General:
Site Built, Basement

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete, Stone, Paved
Originating MLS:
carolina
County:
Burke

Lot

Zoning:
LID NC-O, 1793950728
View:
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected, Gas, Wired Internet Available
Water:
City
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
carolina
Exclusions:
Sconces in dining room
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3 %

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®

About Morganton, NC

Housing

Number of Units
25,761
Median Home Value
$143,108
Median Rent
$532

25.68% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.15% are vacant.

Commute

Car
82.68%
Public Transportation
0.46%
Walk to Work
0.29%
Work from Home
15.18%
Other
1.39%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
56,613
Median Age
43.90
Median Household Size
2.51

Education

High School
30.83%
Associate’s Degree
12.91%
Bachelor’s Degree
11.16%
Graduate Degree
6.64%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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