G.M. Fountain House

This brick Colonial Revival may have you reminiscing about “Father of the Bride.”

The timeless (4-bedroom, 2.5 bath) George M. Fountain House, built in 1929, is listed on the National Register and part of the well-regarded Tarboro Historic District (one of NC’s oldest Historic Districts). Refined architectural details and a thoughtfully designed layout are ideal for both entertaining and everyday family life.

Typical of the 1920s in the region, the home is flanked by side porches, one covered and the other enclosed as a sun room. Set back from the street with a graceful front lawn and brilliant maple tree, the home welcomes you into rooms with elegantly refinished heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, intricate moldings and brass fixtures that catch the eye without distracting from the ability to be an everyday home for a family while also hosting social gatherings. In the fall and winter, enjoy four fireplaces, three of which are complete with gas logs, and the fourth, a wood-burning one in the sunroom.

Outside in the spring and summer, enjoy beautiful zoysia grass, mature landscaping, a stunning private courtyard, a charming side porch, an irrigation system, rain gutters, and a storage shed. The partially finished basement with exterior entrance, lined walls, and a drainage system provides outstanding storage and an opportunistic flex space for hobbies, projects, or home maintenance.

Historic elements like its built-in bookcases in the cozy library, built-in French Antique glass cabinets, a stained glass door in the gourmet open kitchen, a magnificent crystal chandelier in the dining room met with updated bathrooms and other major improvements including a newer roof (2021), dual-fuel HVAC systems (2024 and 2022), basement dehumidifier, and hot water heater give peace of mind while preserving the home’s historic integrity.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of Tarboro’s treasured historic homes, where architectural beauty, timeless craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates come together seamlessly. Located in one of North Carolina’s most charming historic towns, Tarboro (recognized as a North Carolina Certified Retirement Community), offers residents access to a vibrant downtown with a rich history, cultural attractions, and a welcoming sense of community. Not to mention it’s an hour from Raleigh, three hours to the mountains, and two hours to the coast!