637 Avoca Farm Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elmwood on Salmon Creek was built circa 1787 and expanded circa 1810. It is a rare regional example of a 7-bay historic home combining Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival styles, with original Georgian woodwork, a double dog-leg stair and an arched stair bridge. The 3,875 sf home sits on 4.48 acres shaded by mature trees, with a large, private yacht dock and a separate boat launch with 2 smaller piers. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 gas fireplaces, historic hardwood floors and period trim work. The kitchen features soapstone counters, new appliances, a GE Monogram gas range and a pot filler. The primary bath has a claw-foot tub, large walk-in shower and gas fireplace. Covered front porch, 2 screened porches, patios. Updates: a resealed metal roof, reglazed windows, new upstairs heat pump and a new septic tank and lines. A detached 2-car garage with a hobby room above (mini split), 3 outbuildings (2 historic) and a large gazebo.