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101 Benbury Drive, Edenton, NC 27932

$2,325,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,081 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 225,205 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,325,000 List Date: 3/12/2026 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

Description

Gracefully positioned along the quiet shores of the Albemarle Sound, Mulberry Hill Plantation is one of the Albemarle region's most captivating historic estates--an enduring symbol of early American architecture and coastal Carolina heritage. Constructed around 1810 for the Blount family, Mulberry Hill reflects the refined tastes of the early American republic. Its stately brick façade--laid in classic Flemish bond--reveals a balanced three-bay composition and traditional side-hall plan, a design more commonly found in the great coastal homes of the period. Inside, graceful proportions, finely detailed woodwork, and historic craftsmanship evoke an era when architecture was both art and legacy. Tall windows frame sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and the broad expanse of the Albemarle Sound, where shifting light across the water lends a sense of tranquility that has defined this landscape for centuries. Each of the home's principal rooms and bedrooms is anchored by its own fireplace, a hallmark of early nineteenth-century design that lends warmth, intimacy, and architectural rhythm throughout the home. Recent updates include a new roof, HVAC systems, and beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms - ensuring the comforts of contemporary living while preserving the home's historic character and architectural integrity. Approached through tranquil countryside, flanked by an 18-hole golf course, and framed by mature trees, the estate conveys an immediate sense of arrival. Mulberry Hill's setting feels timeless--where open land, expansive skies, and the gentle rhythms of rural eastern North Carolina create a rare sense of privacy and permanence. The grounds--once part of a much larger colonial plantation--retain the pastoral character that has shaped the Albemarle region since the earliest days of settlement. Owned by the Wood family for generations, their stewardship legacy speaks to the enduring significance of the home and deep ties between the family and Edenton Community. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Mulberry Hill represents an important architectural landmark within Chowan County's historic landscape. Today, the property offers a remarkable opportunity to steward a piece of North Carolina history while enjoying the tranquility of one of the state's most charming coastal regions. Just minutes from the waterfront streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural life of Edenton, the estate combines historic distinction with waterfront serenity and proximity to one of the South's most charming historic towns. Mulberry Hill Plantation is more than a residence--it is a living chapter of the Albemarle region's past, where nearly two centuries of history, craftsmanship, and Southern character converge along the timeless shores of the Albemarle Sound.

Listing Details MLS# 100559849

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-12
Listing Price: 2325000
List Price/SqFt: 457.59
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 101
Street Name: Benbury
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Chowan
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27932
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Edenton
Subdivision: Mulberry Hill

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Edenton, take 32S to Soundside Road. Turn right onto Soundside Road. Turn right into Mulberry Hill. House is straight ahead.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 5.17
Lot SqFt: 225205
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Waterfront: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5081
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 5081
# Rooms: 9
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Total: 4
# Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 4
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1810

More Information

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned
Fuel Tank: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: 2

Current Service Providers

Fuel Vendor Provider: Owner choice

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3 Level: Fourth
Bedroom 4 Level: Fourth
Den Level: Ground
Dining Room Level: Second
Kitchen Level: Ground
Laundry Level: Ground
Living Room Level: Second
Master Bedroom Level: Third
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 7

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 1505515
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 4949.7
Deed Book: TBD
Deed Page: 0
Legal: portion of 782300955096
Broker Owner: No
PID: portion of 782300955
Tax Identifier: 782300955096
Plat Book: OPC1
Plat Page: 0179D
Special Assessments: No
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: A1
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Elementary School: White Oak/D F Walker
Middle School: Chowan Middle School
High School: John A. Holmes High

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

On Site: Yes

Attic

Eave Storage: Yes
Finished: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes

Frontage Type

Sound Front: Yes

View Type

Golf Course: Yes
Sound View: Yes
Water: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Construction

Other: Yes

Style

Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Lot Water Features

Deeded Waterfront: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Commercial: Yes

Fencing

Other: Yes

Foundation

Other: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle: Yes

Levels

3 Story or More: Yes

Lot Features

Level: Yes
On Golf Course: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: Yes
Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

Private Service: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heated SqFt

5000 - 5499: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Gas Pack: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

County Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Interior Features

Basement: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: Sound Front View Type: Golf Course; Sound View; Water Attic: Eave Storage; Finished Basement: Finished Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Construction: Other Style: Other; See Remarks Exterior Finish: Brick Fencing: Other Foundation: Other Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: On Site Patio and Porch Features: Patio Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: 3 Story or More Trash Collection: Private Service Lot Features: Level; On Golf Course; On Golf Course Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Forced Air; Gas Pack Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: County Water Fireplace Features: Basement; Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Interior Features: Basement; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Solid Surface Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 5000 - 5499 Dining Room Type: Formal Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; Commercial

Room Information

Living Room Level: Second Dining Room Level: Second Den Level: Ground Laundry Level: Ground Kitchen Level: Ground Master Bedroom Level: Third Bedroom 2 Level: Third Bedroom 3 Level: Fourth Bedroom 4 Level: Fourth

Listing Office: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty

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Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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