1001 N Market Street Washington, NC 27889

Bowers Hall, circa, 1923 one of Washington's most admired homes. Designed by the Wilson architectural firm Benton & Benton, for prominent businessman Benjamin Bowers and his family. This exquisite southern mansion complete with beautiful crown dental and decorative molding throughout the house, oak floors with mahogany inlay, and beautiful large windows is a step back into old gracious southern living. Entertain on the massive front porch with terra cotta tile floor. The welcoming front entrance hall is centered between two large parlors with mirrored fireplaces in both rooms. Connecting sunroom with fireplace, and bar also open out to the massive porch. A formal dining room with fireplace connects to the large, updated kitchen with massive center island, and Italian gourmet stove. Master bedroom with fireplace on the main level with large master bath. Separate laundry room, and guest bath also on the first level. The grand staircase leads to four large bedrooms all with fireplaces on the second level and two full baths. A private staircase leads to the third-floor servants' quarters, now converted to a large bonus room with a half bath. There are numerous storage areas on this floor. The home also has a partial basement with work area, and half bath. The home offers 9 functioning fireplaces and two have gas logs. Formal landscaping, paved walks, drive and private backyard make way to a charming one bedroom, one- and one-half bath, private guest cottage. Perfect for an in-law suite, or Airbnb.