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319 W Margaret Lane

Hillsborough, NC 27278

4 beds
2 baths
2,345 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$464 per sqft
1906 build
– on site

Close your eyes and imagine living in Orange County's Happening Historic Hillsborough in a distinctive, delightful dwelling with vintage charm. Add a sweeping lawn and perennial gardens about to pop with color plus the sights and sounds of the celebrated Eno River in plain view. Your dream can now come true with The Cole House circa 1906 built for Arthur Cleveland Cole, the first Pontiac dealer in town! It is thoughfully updated by its current owners who took great care to mix the renovated, expanded kitchen with wonderful one of a kind views and an enlarged primary bath that is as pretty is as pretty does. Charismatic red camellias flank the original front door and welcome you in to a gracious foyer, period staircase and large yet cozy living room complete with restored romantic gas fireplace. Separate dining collaborates beautifully with the screened porch (probably hard to guess how many glasses of sweet tea have been served there since 1906!) Just off dining is a perfect TV/Media parlor or study. A main level bedroom, currently yoga/workout room with full bath and separate laundry is handy for guests and 'one level living'. The large well-appointed kitchen has plenty of room to eat breakfast, watch the chef, do Wordle...or play Hillsboroughopoly. Open to kitchen is the friendly family room with mesmerizing views of the water glistening by the banks of the Eno. Ascend the graceful staircase to the hall library with a window seat and built-in bookcases, a large light-filled bedroom with a classic set of windows, an office also once used as bedroom and the perfect primary bedroom with a private aerie-like high deck awaiting the next gala whether a hootenany, a waltz accompanied by a string quartet, or a party for one with a book, a glass of bubbly and THE VIEW! The basemnt level is heated/cooled and boasts a sauna room with door to the outside in case you want to dip your toes in the Eno and a separate workshop with exterior access, now hostessing sewing activities. There is lot to love here & some say it's one of the best lots in town: WATERFRONT. Come visit, see for yourself and dream a liitle dream with us.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Leland Little Properties, LLC

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MLS# 10079055 —

The Building

Year Built:

1906
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Structure Type:

Site Built
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Combination
Stories:

2
Levels:

Tri-Level
Basement:

true
Basement:

Concrete
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

2345
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

2345
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring:

Concrete
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2345
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

Downtown Hillsborough/Churton St to W on Margaret Lane. Third block #319 on left, watch fir The Cole House 1906 sign. If you reach Occoneechee, you've gone too far. If in 2 cars, park side by side. If backing out, be cautious of cars travelling east- view is slightly blocked. Please don't park on Margaret Lane. You can park in lot on Nash St & stroll around corner if necessary.
Latitude:

36.073874
Longitude:

-79.107183
Coordinates:

-79.107183, 36.073874

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

9864852733
Lot Size Acres:

0.51
Lot Size Area:

22215.6
Lot Size SqFt:

22215.6
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Garden
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
View:

true
View:

River
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

River Access
Water Body Name:

Eno River

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

8121.2

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Orange - River Park
Middle Or Junior School:

Orange - Orange
High School:

Orange - Orange

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Historic District
Community Features:

Historical Area
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,090,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,836
Taxes	$676
Insurance	$299
Utilities	$200 See report
Total	$7,011/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/28/25 Feb 28, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$1,090,000

House For Sale

$1,090,000

Cost Est.

$7,011/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Beth Louden

Leland Little Properties, LLC

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