194 Laurel Park Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
11 Beds
13.00 Baths
7517 SqFt
Active
Unprecedented opportunity to acquire historic home on three and a half acres in Laurel Park with breathtaking views of Johns River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain. Merlin's Glen is one of only a handful of estates in Blowing Rock offering privacy and solitude just a five minute walk from the heart of Blowing Rock. The meandering driveway winds through rhododendron and trees to unveil the magnificent setting of the house. The house consists of nearly 8,000 square feet with eleven bedrooms and bathrooms. The original portion of this home was built in 1917 with a large addition added in 1994. The great room has beautiful chestnut paneling and a magnificent fireplace. The expansive property extends all the way to Globe Road affording complete view control. Hear the sound of Glen Burney Falls from the porches. This house has been used as a summer cottage by the same family for three generations over one hundred years. Either enjoy the existing house, update it or build the dream home of your own design. Meyer Greeson Paullin & Benson has created a stunning plan for renovation that would update this wonderful home for modern living. These plans are available in the Supplements. This property also has a detached two car garage with guest quarters upstairs. Exquisite stone walls grace the property. Stone outcroppings. Please see attached video to fully appreciate this amazing, one of a kind property.
Property Details | ||
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Price | $2,995,000 | |
Bedrooms | 11 | |
Full Baths | 12 | |
Half Baths | 1 | |
Total Baths | 13.00 | |
Property Style | Mountain | |
Acres | 3.5 | |
Property Type | Residential | |
Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
MLS Sub type | Single Family | |
Stories | 3 | |
Features | Cooktop-Electric,Dishwasher,Double Ovens,Dryer,Dryer Hookup,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wall Oven,Washer,Washer Hookup | |
Exterior Features | 2nd Living Quarters Heated | |
Year Built | 1917 | |
Subdivision | Laurel Park | |
View | Gorge View,Grandfather | |
Roof | Asphalt Shingle | |
Heating | Baseboard Electric | |
Parking Description | 2 Car,Detached | |
Garage spaces | 2 | |
Geographic Data |
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County | Watauga | |
Market Area | 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL) | |
Address Information | ||
Address | 194 Laurel Park Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | |
Postal Code | 28605 | |
City | Blowing Rock | |
State | NC | |
Country | United States | |
Listing Information |
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Listing Office | James B. Collier | |
Listing Office Phone | 704-380-2094 | |
Listing Agent | Burr Collier | |
Listing Agent Phone | 704-380-2094 | |
Buyer Agency Compensation | 2.5% | |
Sub Agency Compensation | 0 | |
Terms | Cash/New | |
School Information |
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Elementary School | Blowing Rock | |
High School | Watauga | |
MLS Information |
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MLS Status | Active | |
Listing Date | Jun 2, 2023 | |
Listing Last Modified | May 1, 2024 | |
Tax Annual Amount | 5406 | |
MLS Area | 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL) | |
MLS # | 243862 |
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