Property running over an easement

[Martin T.]

We are in contract to purchase a single family home in North Carolina. When it was built in the 80s, it was built on 2 lots which were combined into 1 parcel. However, during our land survey, it was discovered that the old easement from the 1960s when the land was developed, has a utility easement (power company) that runs between the two lots, and now as a result, through the middle of the house.   We will verify but we don't believe there is any active power there.

Has anyone had experience with this and know how to go about addressing?  I reached out to the power company and got the usual "you'll hear from someone in 3-5 business days."  I'm hoping they will consider it a recording error when the parcels were combined and vacate the easement, or allow it to be moved to the right or left side of the property.  The house has been there for 40 years.  

We have asked the seller to get an attorney who has experience in this area, but am interested to know any advice or similar experience and how it was resolved.    Thanks!