Property Description

This gorgeous architect-designed home sits on a corner lot in the City of Rocky Mount,conveniently located to major shopping and eateries. It is a stroll-away from downtownRocky Mount, the train station, city administration offices, and churches. The kitchen is newly updated, with modern appliances, lots of cabinets, gas stove with a pot filler faucet and grill.Built in 1937 by Samuel Sanders Toler, builder of a number ofsignificant buildings in Rocky Mount. Toler built the house for his family and no corners were cut; built of the finest materials with great craftsmanship, thishome is both timeless and modern. The house has two fireplaces (never used by current homeowners) that provide the feel of warmth and comfort in the living room and den/library/5 th bedroom on the ground floor. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. On the ground floor you will find a spacious livingroom, dining room, kitchen, office, den/library/bonus room and a full bath. Upstairs thehouse branches into two wings, one way leads to an ensuite guest room, a massivelinen closet and the master bedroom. The master suite features his and her walk-inlighted closets and built-in alcove cabinets. The master bathroom has double vanitysinks in a quartz counter-top, a large jacuzzi tub, and a walk-in shower with two showerheads. The other wing of the upstairs is ideal for privacy, and extra space. There are two spacious bedrooms, with a full bath and two walk-in closets, built- in cabinets and a ''secret closet'' which is very cool! Unusual for Rocky Mount, the homehas a partial basement with a concrete floor with a half bath and ample storage space.A mud room and broom closet provide the residence with space for changing shoes ortending to pets. The backyard is completely fenced offering privacy and security. The driveway also includes hardware to have your ownpickleball court. The beautiful gardens were originally designed by noted landscapearchitect Glendon Robert Derick, who designed many gardens in North Carolina. Laterowners revamped the gardens, adding many new features, a rose garden andspecimen plants, and a water feature. These gardens were the subject of a blog post onthe Main Street Rocky Mount website (The Historic District Gardens of Rocky Mount - AWest Haven Poem - Main Street Rocky Mount). 1401 is a place of fine craftsmanship,beauty and elegance awaiting its new owners!

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