Funderburk-Johnson House
2009 Preservation Award Winner
Award: Preservation Residential
Owner: Jimaana Properties,
LLC
Builder/Developer: Jim and Janet Johnson
Project Superintendent: Bob Wilson
Funderburk-Johnson House is an example of Queen Anne-Colonial Revival architecture. It occupies roughly one acre on West Charles Street near the center of Matthews. The site includes several outbuildings, lovely mature landscaping, and a new garage. These buildings and the main house were constructed in 1904 around a late nineteenth century dwelling with a basement. The original Funderburk house was built around 1895. According to family history, B.D. Funderburk acquired the one-story dwelling on its present one acre lot and in 1904 constructed the existing two story residence, incorporating elements of the original house.
The Johnsons purchased the home in 2006 and began renovations in May of 2008. The main house renovation was completed in May of 2009. The house had suffered severe termite damage on the entire main floor as well as fire and water damage. All the original details of this home have been painstakingly restored or replicated. The house maintains its original footprint. Green features such as tankless Rinnai hot water heaters, solar panels with battery back-up, a solar hot water heater and rain barrels have been added.