Half a million dollar historic property in Chatham County draws dozens of buyers seeking investment opportunity [Video]

CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — The Zillow listing for Merry Oaks describes a place where “history meets opportunity,” then points to three buildings on the 3.3-acre property in Chatham County:

“The Boarding House, Post Office, and General Store have played host to weary travelers on horseback, artists and writers alike.” Those words brought dozens of curious people and more than a mile of parked cars to Saturday’s open house at 283 Old Christian Chapel Road.

“What is unique to me is the people who have reached out to me saying, my great grandmother rode a wagon to this property and taught. My great aunt used to, you know, come and shop here,” said Donna Aiello of LPT Realty. “I mean, it’s just the history and the stories that people have shared with me have been just tremendous.”

The property is listed at $500,000 but as Aiello told ABC11, “It needs a lot of love. “

Potential buyer Benjamin …