Historic cottages were home to lighthouse keepers. Now, they’re for sale on NC island
Cottages that were once home to lighthouse keepers are now for sale along the North Carolina coast.
The three century-old structures are perched on a dune on Bald Head Island, providing a “unique vantage point” of Cape Fear and the Atlantic Ocean, according to the Intracoastal Realty website.
“The fully furnished cottages offer sweeping views of Cape Fear and private direct access to the island’s South Beach,” agents said April 15 in a news release.
If you can’t wait to own the homes, there are some conditions you may want to consider.
The three cottages, a neighboring lot and an outbuilding are being offered together as one property. Also, while you can can make changes inside the buildings, there are “stipulations ensuring their exteriors remain consistent with their historic nature,” Bald Head Island Limited and the realty company said in their joint news release.
The cottages’ history dates to the beginning of the 20th century, when the homes were built for lighthouse keepers. The structures became known as Captain Charlie’s Station after Capt. Charles Swan, who was a lightkeeper there from 1903 to 1933.
“With their cedar siding, wide porches, and deep roof overhangs, the cottages typify coastal vernacular architecture — both simple and elegant in form,” real estate agents said.
Chris Webb, executive director of the Old Baldy Foundation, said the homes on the island roughly 40 miles south of Wilmington still offer views that people saw decades ago.
“It’s almost like you’ve gone back in time,” Webb said in a video posted online.
Since they were built, the cottages have become “revered symbols of the island’s storied past and resiliency,” the real estate agents said. The Mitchell family, which has owned the cottages since the 1980s, is selling them after decades of restoration and preservation.
When the cottages hit the market on April 15, real estate agents Stephanie Blake and Vance Young didn’t announce a list price. That’s because there’s no set cost for those interested in making offers.
“Given the one-of-a-kind nature of these cottages, their iconic status and historic significance, we felt that it was appropriate to let the market establish the value,” Chad Paul, CEO of Bald Head Island Limited, said in the news release.
More details are available at captain.intracoastalrealty.com.
