Step back in time into the elegant victorian world of the CIRCA 1890 ADKINS-RUARK HOUSE while enjoying all the luxuries and conveniences of a renovated & furnished home! Southport's premier architectural gem abounds with exquisite original details inside and out. This magnificent historic residence was the boyhood home of acclaimed sportswriter Robert Ruark, and his seafaring grandfather Captain E.H. Adkins, a Cape Fear River Pilot. Meticulously restored by its builder/owner in 2008, this 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bath home offers the utmost in southern hospitality. Gracious entertaining is seamless in the gourmet kitchen which features quartz countertops, a large center island, wet bar with wine chiller and beverage center and GE Monogram built in refrigerator and gas stove. Enjoy sweet tea on the deep rocking chair porches, or in the tranquility of the courtyard garden. And leave your maintenance worries behind-all plumbing, electrical and heating/cooling systems were replaced in 2008.
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