Shady Oaks

Shady Oaks is a Federal architecture plantation house in Warren County featuring a central two-story block with flanking one-story wings arranged in a symmetrical layout. The exterior displays weatherboard siding throughout the structure with sash windows positioned regularly across the facade.

Built in 1815, this house represents Federal architecture from the early period of American independence. It reflects the building standards and design preferences of that era in North Carolina.

The property shows how wealthy families lived and managed their lands in early 1800s North Carolina. Its design reflects the social patterns and daily life of large plantation estates during that period.

The house sits southeast of Warrenton off State Route 1600 and is easily accessible from that main road. The preserved grounds cover several acres, giving visitors room to walk around and take in the full setting of the property.

The roofline features a gable design combined with a one-story shed porch that adds character to the overall appearance. This particular combination of roof style and porch arrangement was less common in similar houses of that period.

Location: Warren County

Inception: 1815

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 36.38028,-78.14222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40