That staircase! Circa 1942 in North Carolina. $399,000

Sure wasn’t expecting that staircase inside this house! So much character with this home. Love the backyard. This home was built in 1942. It is located on 1/2 acre in Hickory, North Carolina. The home features a small covered porch, hardwood floors, grand staircase, crown moulding, leaded glass, pressed tin ceiling and built-ins. The backyard has mature landscaping and a koi pond. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,203 square feet. $399,000

Contact Kim Turner with The Joan Killian Everett Company: soldbykimturner@gmail.com

From the Zillow listing:

CHARM and CHARACTER abounds here in this classic story-book home located in desirable Hillcrest. An amazing setting that brings all of nature to your back yard. Extremely private back yard offering a park like setting that has a large koi ponds, pretty shrubs, flowers, decking areas for entertaining. A true paradise awaits you in the heart of Oakwood. Gorgeous grand entry way with curved stairway, oversized living room with lovely fireplace, incredible study or library with wormy chestnut walls. Cozy eat–in kitchen with breakfast nook, granite counter tops, mud room off off kitchen and large dining room and powder room complete the main level. Beautiful, generously sized primary suite with lovely, updated bath. Two large bedrooms also on upper level. Fantastic storage and potential living space in the basement. House is located on one of the prettiest streets in Hillcrest!

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