Great opportunity to own a highly significant historic house in Chapel Hill -- along with the potential for a second buildable lot in the highly attractive Franklin-Rosemary Historic District.
The landmark Colonial Revival home was built in 1908 by Professor Edward Kidder Graham and his wife, Susan, and embodies the progressive spirit of North Carolina in the 20th century. The two-story frame structure has wood-shingle siding, large two-over-two windows, two three-sided bays, and a cross-gabled roof. Interior features include original mantels, spacious entrance foyer with graceful stairway, pocket doors, and wood floors.
The 0.62-acre property is adjacent to the UNC campus at the corner of Battle and Hooper Lanes in the Franklin-Rosemary Historic District. Preliminary surveys suggest subdivision of the lot could create a secondary parcel suitable for single-family-home infill construction. Sale or development of the extra lot would significantly assist buyer with costs of renovating the Edward Kidder Graham House.
Graham served as the president of UNC-Chapel Hill from 1914 until his untimely death in 1918. During his short tenure, he greatly expanded the university’s reach to all North Carolinians. Susan Graham, who held two degrees from Cornell, encouraged her husband to expand educational opportunities for women in North Carolina.
Frank Porter Graham, a cousin, also lived in the house. Internationally known for his support of social justice, freedom of speech and excellence in education, he was one of the most notable North Carolinians of the 20th century. He served as the eighth president of UNC Chapel Hill, first president of the consolidated university system and U.S. Senator. His 1950 campaign for reelection to the Senate is legendary.
The Edward Kidder Graham House was called “Bulrushes” for the forest of bamboo growing on the property.
The home requires complete rehabilitation and is eligible for historic preservation tax credits.
Area Information
Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Get caught up in the magic of Franklin Street in the heart of Chapel Hill with its eclectic boutiques, fantastic restaurants and Tar Heel memorabilia shops. Stroll the historic campus and mingle among the lively students. See a star show at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center or visit the North Carolina Botanical Garden, the largest natural botanical garden in the southeast. Play a round of golf at the award-winning Finley Golf Course. To learn more visit www.chocvb.org.
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Cathleen Turner
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