121 5th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601

The Fox-Ingold House, also known as the "Hospitality House," is available in the Claremont Historic District of downtown Hickory. This 1897 Queen Anne style property features 5 bedrooms/offices and 4 bathrooms, with period detailing throughout. Interior details include 9 fireplaces, each with unique mantels, hand-carved stairway posts, stained glass windows, original hardwood flooring, original wainscoting, and built-ins. The main level includes a large central foyer opening onto two front parlors, a dining room with an original built-in china cabinet and wainscoting, a main-level bedroom with an en-suite bonus room, a kitchen, laundry, and a mud room. A hand-carved staircase made of heart pine leads to an upper landing with a stained glass exit to the centrally located upper-level porch. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer fireplaces and share a hall bathroom. A wrap-around porch features 19th-century detailing. The property is within walking distance of downtown Hickory shopping and dining, LRU sporting events, and local schools and churches. The property is suited for a bed and breakfast, professional office, or charity headquarters. Protective covenants will be attached to the deed at sale, protecting the historic integrity of the structure, materials, and site, requiring seller review and approval for most proposed changes. Modernization of the kitchen and baths are generally permitted. The roof will need to be replaced in the near future. Parking has been allowed in the hospital parking lot behind the home, and details are being negotiated for the total number of spots.