This site details information about the sale of Mattie Midgette's Store and the Twiford ~ Midgette House.
For more information about the historic value of the property please visit www.OSOBNC.COM
The view looking east from the second floor front deck above Mattie Midgette's Store
overlooking the NRHP Nags Head Beach Cottage Row Historic District
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Mattie Midgette's Store: 4008 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head NC
252-564-5317 ~ info@osob.net
Miidgette's Store is the oldest commercial structure in Nags Head. In 2004 it was listed in the
National Register of Historic Places for its role in the development of the Nags Head resort from
1914 through 1960. It is eligible for use as an Owner Occupied Art Gallery or an Artisan's Workshop,
as described in the Town Codes.
Contrary to what many people believe, the listing of a property in the National Register
places no obligations or restrictions on a private owner using private resources to maintain
or alter their property. Over the years, various federal incentives have been introduced to
assist private preservation initiatives. A private owner of a National Register property
becomes obligated to follow federal preservation standards only if the owner seeks and
receives a special benefit that derives from National Register designation, such as a
grant or a tax credit. NRHP FAQS
The Town of Nags Head does not have any local preservation laws, such as a Historic
Landmark Commission, that poses restrictions on historic property owners.
All artifacts and furnishings will be removed from the building upon final sale.
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MILEPOST 13, just south of Jockey's Ridge State Park on Bypass,
South of Soundside Road on the Beach Road

Closeup of Midgette's Store Survey on right

View of the east side of Store from the Beach Road
View of south side of the Store from the Beach Road

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1996 OB Mag article L Eaton Old Nags Head.pdf Size : 292.746 Kb Type : pdf |

2004 Property Survey: 62'x300', 18,600 sqft.
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Aerial of property and surrounding area

View from southwest side of the Store

View of back side of the Store looking east

The main part of the Store, looking west, set up as the Outer Banks Beachcomber Museum.
Only the 3 original counters, shelves, and the old phone booth will convey to buyer.
This room is 17' x 34'. The 1" x 12" shelves along walls are built in.
View of main Store set up as the Outer Banks Beachcomber Museum.
Only the 3 original counters, shelves, and the old phone booth will convey to buyer.

View of main store looking east . The old phone booth is in the left top corner.

The Museum's office(12' x 15') in the 1953, one story addition to the store. This room is done in 1" x 8" Pickwick pine
paneling. The older, two story part of the building is all done in 1'" x 4" tongue and groove beadnoard pine paneling.

Back stairwell in the store leading to the second floor.

Looking northeast at beachfront from second floor deck
Looking southeast at beachfront from second floor deck

Looking south down the Beach Road from second floor deck
Click thumbnails for more photos from second floor deck....