Named in memory of his birthplace in Scotland, Elgin which was the home of the Warrenton, NC merchant Peter Mitchel and his wife, Elizabeth Person Mitchel. Construction took place between 1827 and 1832. It ranks among some of the most impressive of North Carolina’s early-nineteenth-century homes. The home is documented in The ARCHITECTURE of WARREN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA-1770s to 1860s by Kenneth McFarland. In addition, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by protective covenants of the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

Currently the property includes 307 acres of gently rolling farmland populated with 5 ponds, standing timber, riding trails, fenced pastures and several dependent structures.  Dependencies include a caretaker’s house, horse stables, car garage, equipment storage and others. The plantation house has been totally updated for today’s living with attention given to the maintenance of this significant historic home.  Located in rural Warren County, it is situated just outside the historic town of Warrenton in the northern piedmont section of North Carolina. Within a 1.5 to 2 hour drive to Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC and Richmond, VA, it is accessible to major airports. Come to see this unique property! It offers many options but best of all, it offers a slowed life-style and an opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Priced at $2,250,000

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www.elginplantation.com on duPont REGISTRY homes.