201 E Hill St, Benson, NC 27504
- $1,195,000
- 5
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 7,683
- SqFt
Seller Representative EXP Realty LLC
- List Price
- $1,195,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 10175200
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Full-baths
- 4
- Half-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 7,683
- Lot Size
- 21,344
- Subdivision
- Not In A Subdivision
- Year Built
- 1910
- Acres
- 0.49
Property Description
One of North Carolina's most recognized historic estates and former destination wedding venues, this extraordinary 1910 property offers something increasingly difficult to find—a setting designed for celebrations in every season. Timeless Southern architecture, expansive indoor event space, picturesque outdoor ceremony areas, and multiple gathering spaces create the flexibility to host indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, holiday parties, milestone celebrations, and private functions throughout the year. The difference is versatility. A beautiful outdoor wedding does not have to depend entirely on the weather, with substantial indoor space providing options for ceremonies, receptions, dining, dancing, and entertainment. Beyond weddings, the estate's layout creates opportunities for holiday parties, corporate celebrations, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, community events, and other private gatherings—allowing a future operator to pursue multiple event types rather than relying on a single revenue season. Once home to unforgettable weddings, elegant celebrations, overnight guests, and corporate gatherings, the property has undergone more than $80,000 in recent improvements following the COVID shutdown and is positioned for its next chapter. Whether your vision is to revive an iconic year-round wedding and special-events destination or reimagine the property as a boutique inn, private club, corporate retreat, restaurant, hospitality concept, or one-of-a-kind private estate, the Preston Woodall House offers a combination of history, character, indoor/outdoor flexibility, and hospitality potential that is exceptionally difficult to replicate. A property built on history. A venue designed for every season. An opportunity ready for its next vision. The Preston Woodhall House has not operated since Covid in 2021. No financial records from 2022 - Current.
Additional Information
- Style
- Victorian
- Foundation
- Slab, Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closets
- Accessibility Features
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Exterior Features
- Awning(s), Balcony, Garden, Other, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
- Elementary School
- Johnston County Schools
- Middle School
- Johnston County Schools
- High School
- Johnston County Schools
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Available
- Water
- Public
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
- Roof
- Copper, Metal, Membrane, Mixed, Shingle, Slate, Synthetic, Architectural
- Heating
- Fireplace, Natural Gas
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