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101 Benbury Drive, Edenton, NC 27932

$3,225,000

Property Type: Comm Sale or Lease Square Footage: 5,081 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 299,693 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,225,000 List Date: 3/23/2026 Last Modified: 3/23/2026

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 ... (Read more) 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# 100562080

Contract Info

Available Date: 2026-03-23
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-23
Garage: Masterlock
Listing Price: 3225000
List Price/SqFt: 634.72
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
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. Property is straight ahead.
Sign on Property: No

Building Info

New Construction: No

BuildingExt Features

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5081

Legal and Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 2241509
Deed Book: TBD
Legal: portion of 782300955 and all of 782304816609
Broker Owner: No
PID: see other
Tax Identifier: 782300955096
Plat Book: OPC1 and OPC2
Plat Page: 0179D and 067A
Tax Year: 2025
Year Built: 1810
Zoning: A1
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Deed Page: 0
Special Assessments: No

More Information

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 11
# of Units: Yes
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Lot Acres: 6.88
Lot SqFt: 299693
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Location Type: Mainland

Business Type

Bed & Breakfast: Yes

Current Use

Multi-Family: Yes
Residential: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Waterfront Community: Yes

Attic

Eave Storage: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes

Frontage Type

Sound Front: Yes

View Type

Sound View: Yes
Water: Yes

Lot Water Features

Deeded Waterfront: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel Tank

Propane Buried: Yes

Fuel Tank Ownership

Owned: Yes

Parking Features

On Site: Yes

Sale/Lease Includes

Buildings: Yes
Land: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

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

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes
Propane: Yes

Utilities

Water Connected: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Fireplace Features

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

Restrictions

Subdivision Covenant: Yes

Property Features

Business Type: Bed & Breakfast HOA and Neigh Amenities: Waterfront Community Attic: Eave Storage Basement: Finished Frontage Type: Sound Front View Type: Sound View; Water Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Fuel Tank: Propane Buried Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned Parking Features: On Site Lot Description: Level; Near Golf Course Current Use: Multi-Family; Residential Lot Water Features: Deeded Waterfront; Navigable Water Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Fireplace Features: Basement; Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Living Room; Master Bedroom Heating: Forced Air Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Propane Utilities: Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Terms: Cash Restrictions: Subdivision Covenant

Listing Office: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty

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Last Updated: March - 23 - 2026

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