The Oliver House, c. 1845, at 18 Bridge St in Milton, N.C.
I have just put on the market Milton’s historic Oliver House, circa 1845, at 18 Bridge Street. Completely restored in 2005 with all the modern conveniences and old-world charm, this classic raised cottage has been renovated according to National Department of Interior and historic-restoration guidelines. The kitchen has custom-built cupboards and all-new appliances; and the updated bathroom has built-in shelving and recessed lighting. Most of the doors, moldings, and fireplaces and the heart-pine flooring on the main level are original. There are three non-woodburning fireplaces, with the kitchen fireplace piped, wired and ready for gas-log installation. The .41-acre lot is large enough to add a detached garage or a large workshop and sits on a corner of Milton’s historic district. Relax on the cottage’s wonderful screened porch that overlooks Countyline Creek.
The Oliver House is an income-producing property, currently being used as a guest cottage, and could continue to be used as a rental property or as a single-family home. Rental rates are $105 a night and there is housekeeper and a lawn-care person who help maintain the property. The cottage has a single bedroom with a double bed and two twin beds and is completely furnished. And the driveway is built to accommodate recreational vehicle parking. All the appliances are included in the sale of the house, but the furnishings and other personal property may be purchased separately.
The Oliver House is the perfect get-away spot for sports-car enthusiasts of the Virginia International Raceway; and boaters and fishermen who enjoy the nearby Hyco Lake year-round. Milton’s historic district is noted as one of the most perfectly-preserved examples of 19th-century commercial districts. Guests will enjoy visiting its antique shop, restaurants, and the historic Thomas Day House.
Thomas Day, who lived between 1801-1861, was a free black cabinetmaker and successful Milton businessman. His fine furniture and beautiful woodworking can still be found in many of Caswell County’s historical plantations and throughout the state.
The Oliver House is one of four raised cottages built by the town’s merchant class in the 1800s, when tobacco was king in North Carolina and southern Virginia. (The other three raised cottages are also on Bridge Street).
Milton is located at the intersections of Highways 62 & 57 on the banks of the Dan River on the North Carolina side of the Virginia border in Northeast Caswell County.
