Only a block from town this stately home was built in 1887 as a Young Women's Boarding School, in 1902 it became Franklin's Public School & in 1915 it was used as a Hotel and is currently used as a busy B&B. In 1982 it was entered into the National Registry of Historical Places. The history & charm are still there..10'6" ceilings, some T&G some acoustic tile, 6' windows on main level, 7'9" windows on 2nd level, even some leaded glass windows. The front porch runs the length of the house w/ a double door entrance into the LR w/ a gas log FP. The Dining Hall has 2 walls of windows w/ a door leading to the porch + a gas log FP & a Buffet Serving Rm off the Dining Hall. The Kitchen has SS appliances, Refrigerator, Freezer, Double Built-in Ovens & Gas Cooktop in the Island. Front & Back Stairways lead to Sitting Rooms on the 2nd floor w/ 7 BR's & 7 BA's. Original HW floors through most of the home. Natural Gas Heat + City Water/ Sewer, Broadband TV/ Internet. Main House is 6240 sf w/ a total of 9 BR's, 10 Full BA's, 2 half BA's in Main House, 740 sf Owners Apartment is a 1BR/1BA + a 600 sf Cottage w/ 1BR, 1BA. Deck & porch total 2000 sf. 95% furnished makes this turnkey!
Off market
$1,003,200
159 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734
10beds
6,240sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1887
1.29 Acres Lot
$1,003,200 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$2,326 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Island, Window Treatments, Pantry, Main Level Living, Breakfast Room, New Kitchen, In-law Quarters, Sunroom
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,240 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Stucco
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 6595006602
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
Other
Other facts
- Fuel/Energy/System: Electric, Heat Pump, Forced Warm Air, Natural Gas
- A/C: Heat Pump, Central Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
- Attic: Access Only
- Basement/Foundation: Crawl Space
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Oven/Range
- Floors: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
- Acreage Features: View Year Round, Level
- Exterior Features: Porch, Apartment Studio, Screened Porch/Deck
- Financing: Cash, Conventional
- Roofing: Metal
- Garage/Carport: None-Garage
- Fireplace: Gas Logs, Two or More
- Interior Features: Island, Window Treatments, Pantry, Main Level Living, Breakfast Room, New Kitchen, In-law Quarters, Sunroom
- Road Maintenance: Paved Road, City
- Type & Style: Two Story, Historical
- Exterior Finish: Wood Siding, Stucco, Brick
- Windows/Doors: Other-See Remarks
- Acreage Features: Level Yard, Within City Limits
- Exterior Features: Storage Building/Shed
- Interior Features: Bonus Room, Cell Service Available, Primary on Main Level, Primary w/Ensuite
- Water/Sewer: Public
- Schools: Public Sewer
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Parcel ID: 6595006602