S 120 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401

$1,575,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
6,217  sqft
Built in 1852

Presented for sale is ''Tuscany,'' a beautifully and meticulously restored home designed in 1854 by the renowned architect James F. Post and restored by the current owners between 2005 and 2007. It was designed in the Italianate Style with Greek Revival and Rococo Revival elements. Notice the gracious semi-circular staircase that leads you to the welcoming front porch. Upon entering the home, it is the 3-story curved walnut balustrade that captures your eye, along with the heart pine floors, and the large entry hall where you can see through to the wall of windows at the back of the house. This floor offers ample living space with its beautifully proportioned double parlors that feature cast iron fireplaces as well as cornice molding and tray ceilings. In addition, there are two dining rooms, both with chandeliers - one of which once purportedly hung in the White House. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cherry cabinetry throughout, a Walk in Pantry, Wolf Gas Range and Oven, Sub Zero Refrigerator and Freezer, and Bosch Dishwasher. There is a specially designed ''island'' that tucks neatly into the cabinetry! The French Doors at the back of the kitchen open onto a large, covered porch offering a view of St. Mary Basilica as well as the gorgeous magnolia tree in the backyard! There is a laundry area tucked away with storage and a foldingspace as well as a Butler's Pantry with mini fridge, storage, and an elevator that services all three floors. On the top floor, the large 16 x 16 ft primary suite is adjoined by a sitting room (which could be converted to a bedroom as both rooms offer closets). The primary bedroom accesses two full bathrooms, both with double sinks and showers. Across the hall there are two bedrooms and another full bathroom. On the first level there is a study, a family room, and a Sauna Room as well as a guest room with attached full bath. There is a large ''Flex Room'' at the rear of the home with a full bath and seperate entran


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Blinds/Shades
Flooring:
Carpet,Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle

Location

County:
New Hanover

Lot

Zoning:
Res, E 1/2 5 2 Bldgs Blk 142, R05405-004-012-000

This listing courtesy of:
Ivester Jackson Coastal LLC

About Wilmington, NC

Housing

Number of Units
106,487
Median Home Value
$297,369
Median Rent
$942

40.10% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.15% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.28%
Public Transportation
0.34%
Walk to Work
1.40%
Work from Home
33.44%
Other
0.18%

The median travel time to work is 14 minutes.

People

Population
218,382
Median Age
40.40
Median Household Size
2.50

Education

High School
19.57%
Associate’s Degree
9.69%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.58%
Graduate Degree
15.26%

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