This 21,000-square-foot monument to gracious living was built in the 1920s as the private residence of a northern couple attracted by the area's reputation for waterfowl hunting (the home was given its current name by the second owner). After having been abandoned, sold, and vandalized, restoration was completed by a team of specialists in 2002. Inside, the ornamental art nouveau structure, a...
Standing in the shadow of the Currituck Lighthouse, this historic, sound-front mansion offers a glimpse into the area's history.:
The Background
Built in 1922, the house originally served as a hunt club for Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Knight, Jr. In latter years, the structure was used for everything from a boys' school to...