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Blowing Rock,NC 28605
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,585 sqft
Price per Sqft $683
Subdivision Mayview
MLS Listing ID 4228582
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,264
Year Built 1924
Lot Size 0.764 Acres
Acres 0.764
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Perched atop a rhododendron-covered ridge in the prestigious Mayview neighborhood, & fronting Pisgah National Forest, Far Horizons is a landmark 1924 estate offering breathtaking, panoramic views stretching over 100 miles- capturing sunsets & Johns River Gorge, Grandfather & Grandmother Mountains, Table Rock, Hawksbill, Sugar, & even the Charlotte skyline on a clear day. Originally built by designer of the famed Mayview Manor & on his choice lot, this masterfully restored residence blends timeless mountain charm w/ modern luxury. Painstakingly renovated down to the studs in '90 & again in '15 (+ upgrades in recent years), the home now has new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, & smart systems. The 5,312 sq.ft. main residence is a celebration of historic architecture & contemporary livability, w/ 7 original stone fireplaces, exposed beams, & walls of windows inviting the outdoors in. The great room w/ massive stone hearth opens to sunroom w/ wet bar, formal dining w/ fireplace, & gourmet chef's kitchen w/ reclaimed wormy chestnut cabinetry, granite counters, Sub-Zero/Wolf, & breakfast nook. Upstairs, a primary suite = private stone balcony, FP, walk-in closet, & spa-like BA. 3 more ensuite BRs each offer unique views & FPs, 1 w/ private balcony. Lower level = 2nd living, game room & pool table, wine cellar, HBA — perfect for entertaining. A breezeway connects main house to 3 car+ garage & fully-equipped 1,050 sq.ft. apartment w/ kitchen, living, BR, BA, & flex—ideal for guests & multi-generational living. Add'l features: circular driveway, gated entry/ample parking (rare for in-town Blowing Rock), redesigned landscaping (stone patios/paths, gardens); Smart home lighting/sound/HVAC/security; Historic bark siding from original construction; 3,600+ ft elevation = cool summer temps; city water/sewer, proximity to Moses Cone trails. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a storied mountain estate that balances history, privacy, convenience, & unforgettable views.
Location
State NC
County Watauga
Zoning R-15
Rooms
Basement Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Guest Accommodations Exterior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Upper Level Garage,Other - See Remarks
Main Level Office
Main Level Bonus Room
Main Level Bathroom-Half
Main Level Laundry
Main Level Mud
Basement Level Recreation Room
Basement Level Bonus Room
Basement Level Wine Cellar
2nd Living Quarters Level Kitchen
2nd Living Quarters Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Dining Room
Main Level Kitchen
Main Level Great Room
Main Level Bedroom(s)
Main Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Primary Bedroom
Basement Level Living Room
2nd Living Quarters Level Primary Bedroom
Basement Level Bathroom-Half
2nd Living Quarters Level Living Room
2nd Living Quarters Level Bonus Room
2nd Living Quarters Level Office
Interior
Interior Features Attic Stairs Pulldown,Built-in Features,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen Island,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Other - See Remarks
Heating Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Propane
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Cork,Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Bonus Room,Gas Unvented,Great Room,Primary Bedroom,Other - See Remarks
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wall Oven
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Mud Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storage,Other - See Remarks
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Back Yard
View Long Range,Mountain(s),Year Round
Roof Type Slate,Other - See Remarks
Street Surface Asphalt,Paved
Porch Balcony,Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Other - See Remarks
Garage true
Building
Lot Description Adjoins Forest
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Basement,Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water City
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Stone,Wood,Other - See Remarks
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Blowing Rock
Middle Schools Watauga
High Schools Watauga
Others
Senior Community false
Restrictions Other - See Remarks
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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