1807 Wrightsville AVE Wilmington, NC 28403

Two-story Craftsman built in 1917 located in historic Carolina Place neighborhood offers blend of contemporary comforts and turn of the century charm! First floor layout includes foyer with coat closet upon entry, formal dining space open to living room, updated kitchen, laundry room, full bath with gorgeous clawfoot tub, and bonus den (not permitted, 14x14' ) with pocket barn door and access to rear deck. Features include covered front porch with charming swing; Arts & Crafts windows featuring hexagonal muntins; heartpine flooring; detailed wood banister; beadboard & wainscoting; back to back brick-faced gas fireplaces with art nouveau-influenced shelf mantels; 9 foot ceilings; pantry; granite counters and stainless appliances. Upstairs find 3 bedrooms and an updated shared full bath, as well as an enclosed sleeping porch converted to 4th bedroom (not permitted, 17x5'). Master bedroom has large walk-in closet with louvered doors. Each bedroom has 15 pane French door. Exterior features include fenced backyard with mature trees, brick patio around private spa, storage room,
detached storage shed, metal roof, vinyl siding. Additional property beyond the fence provides possible overflow parking space and access to alley leading to 19th Street... Carolina Place was considered Wilmington's first suburb. This home was completed in 1918, at which time the O'Keef family moved in. Original owners were prominent citizens of the Port City. Herbert was a clerk for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, while Fannie taught music at nearby New Hanover High School. You can find additional information about them, the home and community, in the supplemental documents attached to this listing. Efforts to procure a historic plaque for the residence are underway, you may consult with the listing agent about this process.