Sloop Point

Sloop Point is a colonial residence in Pender County featuring traditional early American design and construction methods. The two-story wooden structure contains original flooring, interior paneling, and multiple bedrooms arranged across both levels.

Built in 1729 for John Baptista Ashe and Elizabeth Swann, it stands as one of the oldest surviving structures in North Carolina. The house dates to the period of early European settlement in the region.

The house shows how early colonists in North Carolina lived and built their homes, with visible craftsmanship in how the wooden structure was assembled. Walking through it gives a sense of daily life in those early settlements.

The building sits on a rural property northeast of Vista where Family Lane meets SR 1561, making it straightforward to locate by road. The surrounding area is quiet and open, allowing plenty of time to explore the grounds and exterior.

The house contains a clever ventilation system that draws air from ground level through floor openings into the upper bedrooms, providing natural cooling. This early engineering approach reveals how the builders understood comfort in a warm climate.