HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an historic home, the Town of Huntersville has one available for free.
Neighbors in Huntersville are scrambling to save the 102-year-old house that sits at 103 N. Old Statesville Road after town commissioners voted to move forward with plans to build a new greenway on the property.
In March, the town agreed to purchase the 3,000-square-foot house as part of its greenway expansion project.
One option for the project included the house in the plans, but another option did not include the house.
On Monday, the board voted to go with the plan that doesn't include the home. As a result, the house needs to be relocated within 30 days or it will be torn down.
“People say they drive by all the time and they look at this house and imagine themselves living in it,” said Kathy Jones of the Olde Huntersville Historic Society.
According to Jones, the home was first owned by beloved town doctor Thomas Craven from the early 1900s until he passed in the 1950s. Craven also served as Huntersville’s mayor from 1927-1940.
The house has been a fixture for Huntersville natives, until it recently fell into poor condition.
But Jones said it still has good bones.
“It’s got beautiful, real wood paneling. Even nice floors in the attic,” she said.
Town commissioner Stacy Phillips, who voted in favor of saving the house said an overwhelming amount of people reached out to her about saving it.
Philips said a few families have expressed interest in the house, but nothing is confirmed yet.
“If anybody wants this house, come get it. It’s free. You just have to pay to move it,” said Jones.
Anyone interested in moving the house should contact Michael Jaycocks at 704-766-2228 or Anthony Roberts at 704-875-6541.
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