625 W Main Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the David A. Barnes House in Murfreesboro is one of the most prestigious and historically significant homes in northeastern North Carolina. Built in 1875, it is among the final and most elaborate residences designed by master builder Jacob W. Holt. The estate spans over 8 acres, much of it fenced, and includes several original contributing outbuildings that enrich its authenticity and charm. The main residence is an Italianate two-story, three-bay-wide, wood-frame home with a whipped roof. Inside, you'll find 12-foot ceilings, refinished heart pine floors, eight fireplaces, and original doors, windows, and baseboards. A broad front porch welcomes you into a dramatic foyer, where a central hallway divides the two front and two rear rooms on each level. A grand staircase anchors the front hall, while a simpler service staircase is tucked to the rear. The downstairs rooms are more elaborate, with decorative plaster crown moldings, … read more …