We restore privately owned homes, commercial buildings, and structures purchased by the company. Our thoughtful craft and design approach provides clients with a finished product that maintains the original fabric of a structure with a nod towards modern living. In 2022, Down East Preservation added an additional branch of services to our offerings: Down East Properties. Down East Properties builds custom homes that encompass historical architectural elements of Edenton. Throughout these homes, our team utilizes a unique mixture of modern building techniques and materials with salvaged materials and finishes. The finished home provides our clients with a space that illustrates modern living infused with historical architecture. We offer our clients the option of custom cabinetry and hand crafted signature pieces created by our team at Circa 1712 (Down East Wood Shop). Circa 1712 has one foot squarely planted in the past, with their name reflecting the founding date of Edenton, NC. Our Master Craftsmen use techniques and knowledge of historical architecture to create one of a kind pieces that are unsurpassed in quality and proportion. This craft approach sets the standard for clients who desire truly unique and custom kitchens, furnishings, and wood based art pieces. Our on-site design center aims to provide clients with the opportunity to work directly with an interior designer in order to create a one of a kind space. Our showroom includes samples of fabrics, furniture, tile, cabinets, wallpaper, light fixtures, rugs, countertop surfaces, antiques, and signature pieces of furniture created by our Master Craftsmen at Circa 1712. Our interior designers assist clients with viewing samples, making selections, design plans, and the installation process.
