Masterpiece Private Estate
At the Western North Carolina & South Carolina State Line
Discover the epitome of gracious Southern living.
Reminiscent of a Virginia hunt country estate, this elegant property spans
48 rolling acres with the home set in complete privacy. The masterful
residence is crafted from rare, old world materials. Surrounded by more
than 1,000 acres of conservation lands protected in perpetuity, this incomparable
estate property is a legacy of timeless refinement and sophistication.
The Estate Home | The regal Virginia fieldstone residence
features the quality of craftsmanship sought by those with the most discerning
taste. On the main floor, you’ll find re-claimed heart pine, 200-year-old
hand chinked heart pine beams, and fine plaster ceilings. The home features true
divided light casement Hurd windows with brass hardware as well as hardwood six-paneled
doors throughout. As you enter the home, a bright foyer greets you with
its soaring ceilings and heart pine beams. Here, you’ll notice an
antique hand-carved newel post with custom heart pine and painted woodwork architectural
staircase. At the back, the home offers a slate patio and custom gunnite
swimming pool.
Living Room | In the living room, you can warm yourself before the Virgina fieldstone fireplace with its 200-year-old primitive heart pine mantle. French doors and a bay window allow for an abundance of light.
Dining | The formal dining room offers exceptional
ambiance. There’s plenty of room for storing silver and china in the Smallbone
heart pine cabinets. The French doors open onto the patio and pool, providing
this room with an indoor/outdoor transition ideal for entertaining.
Kitchen | The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream,
complete with stainless steel six-burner Jennaire cooktop and grill attachment;
double oven; Sub-Zero commercial grade refrigerator; and custom heart pine Smallbone
English cabinetry with granite countertops.
Great Room | The
handsome great room features a stone wall fireplace and surround sound entertainment
system with wiring for a home theatre. There’s easy access to the
kitchen and dining room. As well, the great room opens out onto a copper
screened porch with faux painted black and white floors. From here, you
can overlook the rose garden.
Bed and Bath | The spacious master bedroom includes
built-in dressers and
entertainment center plus a large, bright seating area by the bay window. Off
the master bedroom are his and her closets with white wash cabinets and dual
door access. The adjoining master bath offers classic comfort amid numerous
luxury features including Smallbone pickled pine vanities, linen closet, and
spacious Jacuzzi. The large two-person shower features a Corian base, Subway
tile and European style seamless glass enclosure. In addition, a separate
room contains the commode and bidet with new French gold Kohler fixtures. Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms. One features a separate shower while the other two bedrooms share a bath that contains two large vanities and separate room for the Jacuzzi, shower and commode.
Equestrian Facilities | The eloquent stable merges
classic beauty with durability and convenience. Copper gutters, custom brass
hardware and custom doors are used throughout the structure. Outside, the
120’ X
240’ competition grade riding ring has a newly added dustless coating of
calcium chlorite and the private pastures feature 3-board fencing. In the
fields and woodlands beyond, equestrians can ride for miles along a private trail
system.
Stable | The stable features six oak-lined stalls,
custom iron and woodwork, tongue and groove pine white washed ceilings, a 12’ X
12’ feed room and a 12’ X 12’ stucco covered wash rack. There
is also a 12’ X 24’ storage room that could be converted into additional
stalls. No detail has been overlooked in the immaculate two-level tack
room. Here, you’ll find terracotta tile floors, cedar walls, gas fireplace,
bathroom, piping for a shower, washer and dryer connections, and a separate septic
system. Composed of board and batten with stone foundation, the stable
also boasts industrial waterproof marine quality lighting and brand new trainer’s
quarters upstairs, overlooking the stalls.
The Estate Grounds | The estate offers sweeping
pasturelands, a paved drive, extensive landscape lighting and state of the art
security system. At the entrance are electric solar-powered gates with
audio feed for the house and guest house. Accessed by a separate drive,
the guest house is a two-bedroom cottage with side porch, great room, full bath
and kitchen. The bath features tile floors and Jacuzzi while the great room includes
pine floors and gas fireplace with an old heart pine mantle. You’ll
also find tongue and groove 100-year-old heart pine beaded ceilings.
The Community | The road to your estate is flanked
by other estate homes on large acreage tracts plus more than 1,000 acres of conservation
lands. This private community is located near shopping and dining with
easy Interstate access. In the surrounding area, equestrians enjoy a wealth
of activities with their like-minded neighbors. The region is home to hunter
pace events, dressage and carriage clubs, fox hunting, horse shows and
an annual steeplechase.
Summary of Features
- Four bedrooms with potential for a fifth (in a main floor room currently used as pool room and study)
- Three full baths; Two half baths
- Master on main with his and her closets
- Master bath featuring Jacuzzi; large shower with Subway tile and European style seamless glass enclosure; separate room for commode and bidet
- Downstairs half bath with white porcelain pedestal sink, commode with bronze fixtures, and Schumacher men's club stripe wallpaper
- Three bedrooms upstairs, one with separate shower and two bedrooms with shared bathroom and separate room for Jacuzzi
- Third floor features room with pickled pine wall and ceiling, entertainment cabinets, and separate area large enough for a regulation pool table
- Gourmet kitchen with high end appliances
- Three-bay attached barn style garage
- Central stereo system with speakers in all rooms on the main floor and third floor, including Bose speakers in the pool area with volume control in every room
- Roof with architectural shingles from the Elk Prestique collection
- Terracotta tile laundry room with cabinets for additional storage, half bath and easy pool access
- True divided light casement Hurd windows with brass hardware as well as hardwood six-paneled doors throughout the house
- Reclaimed heart pine flooring and 200-year-old hand chinked heart pine beams
- Virgina fieldstone fireplace with its 200 year-old primitive heart pine mantle
- Six-stall barn with copper gutters, custom brass hardware, custom doors, feed room, wash rack and loft
- Tack room with terracotta tile floors, cedar walls, gas fireplace and bath
- Competition grade ring, pastures with 3-board fencing, access to private equestrian trail system
- Two-bedroom guest house/caretaker's cottage with separate drive
- Grounds with landscape lighting, state-of-the-art alarm system and mature landscaping
- Copper screened side porch plus slate patio in the back surrounding a custom gunnite freeform swimming pool
- House wired for generator and a generator included for emergency power
- Electric solar-powered gates with audio feed for the house and guest house
Price | Offered at $5,500,000
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