186 Lee Street, North, Lewisburg, WV

186 Lee Street, North

186 Lee Street, North, Lewisburg, WV

This 1824 estate boasting a long and grand history is centrally located on Lee Street in the heart of Lewisburg’s historic district, just two doors down from the old Lewisburg Elementary School now operating as Lee Street Studios Centre for the Arts. The home is a short walk to the beautiful campus of WV School of Osteopathic Medicine and only one block from downtown Lewisburg’s many shops and restaurants.

Property Narrative

Believed to have been built by U.S. Senator (1875 – 1876) Allen T. Caperton for his daughter as a wedding gift, the home is shaded by mature trees and retains its original 19^th century character. The exterior is white-painted brick and wood siding.

A large front porch, spacious enough for abundant seating, leads to double front doors. Inside, a master suite is situated to the left, a U-shaped staircase straight ahead, and cozy, book-shelf lined parlor to the right. The parlor with its wood-burning fireplace, old-style radiator and dark wainscoting is the perfect space for winter evenings.

From the parlor, there are two steps up to a dining room with intricately stenciled walls. For a touch of history and intrigue, a small patch on the wall reveals the original wallpaper. Previously owners have meticulously maintained the virtue of the original structure while updating the amenities for comfortable, modern living.

At the opposite end of the room, a doorway leads to a sitting room just off the kitchen. In 1824 the kitchen was a separate building located behind the house along with a cabin that was likely slave quarters. Those structures are no longer present on the property.

Sometime during the first half of the 20^th century the kitchen was brought inside to what is now the sitting area. Then, in the 1970s a second kitchen addition was added along with a back porch. This large kitchen includes a breakfast nook encased in windows. A central island provides extra counter and a second in-kitchen eating space. All kitchen appliances convey.

With the adjacent sitting room and open flow into the kitchen, this versatile space is the heart of the home, a perfect spot for entertaining or simply hanging out. The most recent remodel revealed original heart pine wood floors in the original portions of the home.

Adjacent to the kitchen, what was previously the back porch has been converted to a utility room with ample cabinets and pantry as well as a separate laundry room and powder room. This abundant storage space has been created without disrupting the integrity of the historic structure. A side porch was converted to a study or sitting area with generous windows and more built-in book shelves.

The downstairs master suite includes a built-in wardrobe in keeping with the pre-closet architecture of the home and a fireplace. A full bath with his and her sinks is connected.

Additional closet space has been created beneath the stairs. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each feature fireplaces and built-in wardrobe closets. There is also a second full bathroom upstairs.

This well-maintained home is sturdy and benefits from shade and a natural front to back breeze throughout the warmer months when the front door and kitchen windows are open. The current owners report having turned the air conditioning on only once in the previous year.

A back patio, featuring a winding rock wall and crushed marble fountain, overlooks an expansive back yard. The perimeter of the yard has been landscaped with carefree gardening in mind. Bark mulched beds keep weeds at bay. A second garden room with raised beds is positioned at the back of the lot, partitioned by an arbor featuring wisteria and honeysuckle. A garden shed offers space for storing equipment.

Nearby, a chicken house has been cleverly converted into a soundproof studio. The exterior of the studio still appears to be a chicken house, but upon entry, a completely built-out studio space is revealed. The space has heating and air-conditioning for use as a year-round workspace or office.
Location

Location:

186 Lee Street North

Lewisburg, WV 24901

Greenbrier County

Elevation: 2128 feet

Latitude: 37 48 6 N

Longitude: 80 26 25 W

Schools:

Lewisburg Elementary School

Eastern Greenbrier Middle School

Greenbrier East High School
Home Information

Home Information:

2-Story

Year Built: 1824

Total Square Feet: 2638

Main Floor Square Feet: 1918

Upper Floor Square Feet: 720

Total Rooms: 7

Bedrooms: 3

Full Bathrooms: 2

Half-Bathrooms: 1

Lot: .73 acres

Exterior: Brick and wood siding

Foundation:

Roof: Shingle

Floors: Hardwood

Heat & A/C: Central/Gas/Hot Water
Utilities

Utilities:

Water: City

Sewer: City

Natural Gas: Yes
Legal and Tax Information

Legal and Tax Information:

Greenbrier County

Lewisburg Corp District

Map: 20

Parcel: 165

Book: 567

Page: 442

Taxes: $1653.31

Tax Year: 2017

Sold by boundary and not by the acre.
Directions

From downtown Lewisburg, WV, take Washington Street East and go 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Lee Street. Property will be on the right.