Description
What an amazing opportunity to own the longest continuously operating Bed and Breakfast in Historic Wilmington, since 1985! The C.W. Worth House, built in 1893, is a true gem... and offers a casual elegance life with exquisite finishings and trim work. Relax on the wrap around front porch or in one or the many gathering areas... both formal and casual. The property features an owners quarters on the main level and 7 additional bedrooms/suites - many including sitting areas or sunrooms. This property conveys turnkey as an operating business with furnishings, database and everything needed to start your career as an Inn Keeper from Day 1. ( exclusions listed separately ) It could also easily be converted to a private residence. The property has a new slate roof and shingle roof was replaced in 2018. There is adjacent parking for 5 cars. Restaurants, The River Walk and many fine shops and galleries are just a short stroll away.
The home was built by Mr. Charles W. Worth in 1893 and remained in the family until 1944. It was a boarding/rooming house during the war and until 1981 when it was purchased by a local Wilmington couple who converted it to the B&B and opened in 1985. There was a succession of three owners in 14 years to the current owners who purchased in 1999.
The B&B license for 7 guest rooms is grandfathered under the current Ordinance. The C.W. Worth House is a quality AAA 3 Diamond property and has received 20 years of 100% Health Inspection reports. The property is listed on the local Historic District Register and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A plaque is placed on the home by the Historic Wilmington Foundation.
Property Highlights
- Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
- Finished Basement
- Heating / Cooling: Central
- Property Type: Single Family, Single Family Residence
- Style: Historic District
- MLS #: 100228080
| High School District |
New Hanover |
| Property Subtype |
Residential |
| Property Type |
Single Family Residence |
| Style |
Historic District |
| Subdivision |
Historic District |
| Utilities |
Natural Gas Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected |
| Flooring |
Carpet, Tile, Wood |
| Full Baths |
8 |
| Furnished |
Furnished |
| Half Baths |
1 |
| Laundry |
Inside |
| Total Baths |
9 |
| Total Beds |
8 |
| Appliances |
Refrigerator, Dishwasher |
| Basement |
Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Exterior Entry |
| Construction Materials |
Wood Siding |
| Cooling |
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Fencing |
Wood |
| Has Basement |
Yes |
| Heating |
Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Interior Features |
Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Interior Square Footage |
6,174 |
| Lot Size Acres |
0.32 |
| Lot Size Dimension |
66x210 |
| Lot Size Square Feet |
13,861 |
| Patio Features |
Covered, Porch |
| Roof |
Metal, Shingle, Slate |
| Rooms |
12 |
| Sewer |
Public Sewer |
| Stories |
Three Or More |
| Water Source |
Public |
| Windows |
Blinds |
