1245 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
- $4,500,000
- 4
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 5,535
- SqFt
- List Price
- $4,500,000
- Days on Market
- 45
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- MLS#
- 254019
- County
- Watauga
- City
- Blowing Rock
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Half-baths
- 2
- Total Living Area
- 5,535
- Acres
- 0.76
- Subdivision
- Mayview
- Year Built
- 1924
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 & hot tub, 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.
Additional Information
- Exterior Amenities
- Hot Tub/Spa, Other, Storage, See Remarks, Paved Driveway
- Interior Amenities
- Attic, Wet Bar, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Second Kitchen
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Finished
- Fireplace
- Gas, Other, See Remarks, Stone
- Garage
- Attached, Driveway, Garage, Other, Oversized, Paved, Private, Three or more Spaces, Shared Driveway, See Remarks
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
- Road
- Paved
- Roof
- Other, Slate, See Remarks
- Elementary School
- Blowing Rock
- High School
- Watauga
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Mountain
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s)
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- R-15
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This Listing is courtesy of Chad Vincent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties. (828) 295-0700
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