PRICED TO MOVE! Situated along Middle Creek, this 3 BD/2.5 BA elevated, historic beauty offers easy access to the Pamlico Sound! The home is noted to have been built in 1895 but locals say it was actually built in 1848! Located on 1.22 acres in the village of Middletown just minutes from the fishing town of Engelhard, this home is the perfect location for your primary residence, second home or fishing & hunting getaway! Excellent potential for an Airbnb or VRBO investment property as well! The village of Middletown was once Hyde County's largest port and it became Hyde County's first incorporated town in 1787! Features of this historic gem include beautiful hardwood floors throughout, large living room, cozy sunroom, & a spacious kitchen w/ dining area! The main level primary suite offers an attached bath w/ a jetted tub & a walk-in tiled shower! Roomy laundry area with lots of storage space! Additional full bath on the main level for guests! Upstairs, you'll find 2 large additional bedrooms w/ original wide plank hardwood floors plus a half bath! Enjoy your summer evenings in your screened-in rear porch overlooking the peaceful creek w/ lots of wildlife to see! Low maintenance vinyl siding & vinyl replacement windows! HVAC unit approx. 5 years old! The front yard offers a fenced-in area for your pups plus reclaimed brick walkways used from the original foundation of the home before it was raised in 2008! Newly added elevated, detached shed w/ roll-up door and attached carport for all your toys! Fish cleaning station and a park style grill for cooking your catch from the sound! Don't miss your own private dock for your skiff boat! Spend your days fishing in the sound or kayaking in the creek to take in all the nature that surrounds! Just a few minutes to the nearby public boat ramp on the Pamlico Sound! Less than a 30 minute drive to the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke Ferry Terminal! Less than an hour's drive to the Outer Banks! Just reduced to $249,900!

Welcome to the Green Duck Lodge, premier income producing vacation rental and hunting/fishing lodge located in Hyde County, one of North Carolina's most abundant homes to a variety of wildlife. From the colorful array of seabirds and fish to copious populations of black bear and migrating ducks, Engelhard attracts a large number of visitors each year for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and many other outdoor adventures. This fully furnished 4BR 1BA Lodge is completely turnkey. The Green Duck also includes 2 additional waterfront lots on Far Creek (for a total of 1.9 acres) with public water and sewer available. No HOA, no restrictions! Ideal investment opportunity for expanding, parking boats/trailers, or for an RV/camper spot. With over $21,000 of income generated in the last 7 months, this property is not only consistent, but full of historic charm. Built in 1933, the Green Duck offers original tongue and groove walls and ceilings, classic farmhouse sink, and a cozy screened in porch, which is perfect for sipping your morning cup of coffee or soaking in a vibrant, Down East sunset. Recent updates include 2 multi-unit mini split systems, updated electrical, dryer hookup, WIFI installation, gravel driveway, custom outdoor mural, and deep freezer. Located in the heart of Engelhard, this property is less than a mile from the public boat ramp for the Pamlico Sound, right at 5 miles to the Hyde County airport, approximately 50 minutes to the beautiful Outer Banks beaches, 30 minutes to the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal, and just 15 minutes to the shores of Lake Mattamuskeet. Green Duck guests rave about the thoughtfully curated antiques and rustic decor which make this house feel like home. They also enjoy being able to fish for drum and speckled trout as well as catch renowned NC blue crab right from the banks of the creek. Not to mention, it is in close proximity to a variety of local retail establishments and restaurants. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to add lodging options for a hunting club, own an established AirBNB/VRBO (https://airbnb.com/h/thegreenducklodge) short term rental, or use as a primary residence with room to expand!

Own a piece of the Historic Middletown Ghost Town! Dock your boat out back and travel Middle Creek out to the Pamlico Sound. Building was a boat builders shop most recently. Hyde County is steeped in history and Middletown is no exception. Once a thriving small town and Hyde's first incorporated town (1787), it now sits as a reminder of a simpler time and love of life on the water in a charming, yet haunting, little ghost town.