201 E Hill Street, Benson, NC

$1,195,000

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5

Beds

5

Baths

7,683

Square feet

0.49

Acres

About 201 E Hill Street

One of North Carolina's most recognized historic estates and former destination wedding venues, this extraordinary 1910 property offers something increasingly difficult to find—a setting designed for celebrations in every season. Timeless Southern architecture, expansive indoor event space, picturesque outdoor ceremony areas, and multiple gathering spaces create the flexibility to host indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, holiday parties, milestone celebrations, and private functions throughout the year. The difference is versatility. A beautiful outdoor wedding does not have to depend entirely on the weather, with substantial indoor space providing options for ceremonies, receptions, dining, dancing, and entertainment. Beyond weddings, the estate's layout creates opportunities for holiday parties, corporate celebrations, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, community events, and other private gatherings—allowing a future operator to pursue multiple event types rather than relying on a single revenue season. Once home to unforgettable weddings, elegant celebrations, overnight guests, and corporate gatherings, the property has undergone more than $80,000 in recent improvements following the COVID shutdown and is positioned for its next chapter. Whether your vision is to revive an iconic year-round wedding and special-events destination or reimagine the property as a boutique inn, private club, corporate retreat, restaurant, hospitality concept, or one-of-a-kind private estate, the Preston Woodall House offers a combination of history, character, indoor/outdoor flexibility, and hospitality potential that is exceptionally difficult to replicate. A property built on history. A venue designed for every season. An opportunity ready for its next vision. The Preston Woodhall House has not operated since Covid in 2021. No financial records from 2022 - Current.

Features of 201 E Hill Street

MLS® # 10175200
Price $1,195,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5.00
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 7,683
Acres 0.49
Year Built 1910
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Victorian
Status Active

Community Information

Address 201 E Hill Street
Subdivision Not in a Subdivision
City Benson
County Johnston
State NC
Zip Code 27504

Amenities

Utilities Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Parking Driveway, Parking Pad
View Trees/Woods
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
Appliances Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan
Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Gas Log
# of Stories 2
Stories Two, Tri-Level
Has Basement No

Exterior

Exterior Features Awning(s), Balcony, Garden, Other, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
Lot Description Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Waterfall
Roof Copper, Metal, Membrane, Mixed, Shingle, Slate, Synthetic, Architectural Shingle
Construction Shake Siding, Stucco
Foundation Slab, Crawlspace

School Information

Elementary Johnston County Schools
Middle Johnston County Schools
High Johnston County Schools

Additional Information

Date Listed June 19th, 2026
Zoning OFR
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeEXP Realty LLC

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