$2,325,000
101 Benbury Drive
Edenton, NC 27932
MLS# 100559849
4 beds  |  4 baths  |  5081 sqft


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Property 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.

Details
Maps
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 7
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 4
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 5081
# Rooms: 9
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 0
# Baths - Total: 4
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5081
# Bedrooms: 4
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 457.59
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-12
Listing Price: 2325000
Current Price: $2,325,000
Location Information
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Edenton
Street #: 101
Street Name: Benbury
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Chowan
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 27932
Subdivision: Mulberry Hill
Geo Lat: 36.010718
Geo Lon: -76.53678
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Edenton, take 32S to Soundside Road. Turn right onto Soundside Road. Turn right into Mulberry Hill. House is straight ahead.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 5.17
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot SqFt: 225205
Waterfront: Yes
Location Type: Mainland
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: 0
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: 1
Attic
Eave Storage: 1
Finished: 1
Basement
Finished: 1
Frontage Type
Sound Front: 1
View Type
Golf Course: 1
Sound View: 1
Water: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Construction
Other: 1
Style
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Lot Water Features
Deeded Waterfront: 1
Navigable Water: 1
Current Service Providers
Fuel Vendor Provider: Owner choice
Exterior Finish
Brick: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Commercial: 1
Fencing
Other: 1
Foundation
Other: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank: 1
Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Roof
Architectural Shingle: 1
Levels
3 Story or More: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 2
Lot Features
Level: 1
On Golf Course: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Paved: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Trash Collection
Private Service: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Heated SqFt
5000 - 5499: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Gas Pack: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Utilities
Water Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water Source
County Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Basement: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Interior Features
Basement: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Solid Surface: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Fourth
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Fourth
Den: 1
Den Level: Ground
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Second
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Ground
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Ground
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Second
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Third
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1810
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
Room Name Level
Living RoomSecond
Dining RoomSecond
DenGround
LaundryGround
KitchenGround
Master BedroomThird
Bedroom 2Third
Bedroom 3Fourth
Bedroom 4Fourth

IDX
Listing Office: Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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