326 Green Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
- $1,099,000
- 3
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 2,330
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,099,000
- Days on Market
- 40
- Price Change
- ▼ $51,000 1750395692
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- MLS#
- 255835
- County
- Watauga
- City
- Blowing Rock
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Half-baths
- 1
- Total Living Area
- 2,330
- Acres
- 0.27
- Year Built
- 1889
Property Description
Welcome to The Hayes House, one of the most iconic and beloved homes in Blowing Rock. Originally built in 1889 by a Morganton merchant, Ogden Edmondson, and purchased soon after by Henry and Lucinda Hayes, this Queen Anne Victorian quickly became a landmark of elegance and hospitality in the High Country. Operated by the Hayes family for years as a summer boarding house for the privileged set, its walls once offered quiet inspiration to none other than Margaret Mitchell, who spent a summer here while writing Gone With the Wind. Rescued from demolition in 1993, this home was relocated from Main Street to Green Street in 1995. A year later, it underwent a comprehensive restoration from the studs out, including a new roof, insulation, wiring, plumbing, HVAC systems, kitchen, and bathrooms, which were carefully upgraded to preserve the home’s historic integrity while providing modern comfort. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with nearly all of the original woodwork preserved: White Pine floors, Curly Maple wainscoting, custom trim, and beadboard walls and ceilings. There are 6 fireplaces (4 with ventless gas logs, 2 are inoperable), original glass and stained glass windows with storm panes, and a modern kitchen with a gas range. A bonus area on 3rd floor. Heating and cooling include central dual fuel HVAC downstairs and gas heat A/C upstairs, with both systems updated about 10 years ago. Outside a gazebo with a fire pit and television, and a fountain were added to enjoy our mountain climate. A quick jaunt to Main Street allows for shopping and dining on the new sidewalk or to Bass Lake. This is not just a home—it’s a living piece of Blowing Rock’s story, thoughtfully preserved for the next generation. Whether you’re looking for a historic personal residence, a show-stopping second home, or a treasured piece of local heritage, The Hayes House is truly a rare, one-of-a-kind home.
Additional Information
- Exterior Amenities
- Paved Driveway
- Interior Amenities
- Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Fireplace
- Gas, Masonry, Propane
- Garage
- Attached, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Paved, Private
- Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
- Road
- Paved
- Roof
- Architectural, Shingle
- Elementary School
- Blowing Rock
- High School
- Watauga
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Victorian
- Windows
- Other, Single Hung, See Remarks
- View
- Residential, Trees/Woods, Southern Exposure
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- R1
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This Listing is courtesy of Billie Rogers with Keller Williams High Country. (828) 964-0746
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