2766 Grove Hill Road Franklinton, NC 27525
2,979 SqFt
UPDATED:
10/28/2024 10:56 PM
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Business
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,979 sqft
Price per Sqft $117
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 10059510
Style Site Built
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,979
Originating Board Triangle MLS
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $2,291
Lot Size 3.150 Acres
Acres 3.15
Property Description
For the past 184 years (since 1840 when our Nation was only 64 years young!), this property steeped in local history has witnessed and persevered many geographic and demographic changes and challenges. Located in Southern Granville County (several miles from Wilton), Grove Hill Church was considered the ''central location'' of the early Community. On this approximately 3 acre property, the original one-room church building was erected in 1840. A one- room school house (Grove Hill School) was added on the property several years later and remained in operation until the school at Wilton was built. Though the early church was unheated and difficult to reach by foot or horse and carriage, the community citizens were faithful and replaced the 1840 church with the current sanctuary in 1890. Local families welcomed the early Circuit Riders, travelled difficult terrain to worship, fellowship, and attend school. As a result of the strong faith and resolve of many of our ancestors, Grove Hill Church remained in continuous operation from 1840 to July, 2024. The 2979 sqft building is comprised of the sanctuary, two fellowship rooms, a full-sized kitchen, pantry, entry foyer, 3 bathrooms, and two closets. Along with many updates, beautiful stained glass windows were installed in the 43 x 27 sanctuary in 1968 allowing radiant colors of light to enter and accentuate the hardwood flooring, the vibrant red carpet and matching red cushioned pews, the stunning original 1890 altar, and the beautiful 12x10 chancel area. Lovely weddings have been held in the church sanctuary over the years and the sanctuary is stunning when decorated for Christmas and other seasons. The unique construction of the domed ceiling provides natural acoustics for those who do not wish to use a sound system. The chancel area includes matching wooden furniture (two chairs, pulpit, and altar table). Both an organ and piano are in the sanctuary. The larger fellowship room has an attached accordion style fold-out partition with a door that can be used to separate the room into smaller areas if needed. In addition to the two inside closets, there is more storage in an outside enclosed shed which is attached to the covered 34x20 picnic shelter for outdoor gatherings. Both the picnic shelter and storage shed are lighted. All roofing is recent. The sanctuary metal roof and the shingled picnic shelter roof were added after 2004. The shingle roofing over the fellowship area was replaced in 2021. LP gas pack HVAC. The total acreage is just over 3 acres with a cemetery where several WWI and WWII veterans are laid to rest including the recipient of the ''Distinguished Service Cross'' who fell on the last day of WWI while heroically serving his regiment in France.
Location
State NC
County Granville
Direction From Wake Forest: US #1 North, Lf on Hwy 56 W in Franklinton, Rt on Grove Hill Rd at the flashing light, Lf Flat Rock Rd, Rt at stop sign on Grove Hill Rd, follow Grove Hill at next Rt, Lf on gravel road by the Grove Hill Church brick sign
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Natural Woodwork
Heating Forced Air, Gas Pack
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Appliance Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry None
Exterior
Waterfront No
Roof Type Metal,Shingle
Street Surface Gravel
Handicap Access Accessible Approach with Ramp, Walker-Accessible Stairs
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Landscaped, Wooded
Faces From Wake Forest: US #1 North, Lf on Hwy 56 W in Franklinton, Rt on Grove Hill Rd at the flashing light, Lf Flat Rock Rd, Rt at stop sign on Grove Hill Rd, follow Grove Hill at next Rt, Lf on gravel road by the Grove Hill Church brick sign
Story 1
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories 1
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 183800804147
Special Listing Condition Standard
