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Banner Elk,NC 28604
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,672 sqft
Price per Sqft $565
MLS Listing ID 4309269
Style European
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,672
Year Built 2006
Lot Size 15.211 Acres
Acres 15.211
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Castle at Valle Crucis: This extraordinary compound features the rare assemblage of over 15 acres near the heart of the desirable Valle Crucis community, with a unique and majestic English Manor home with long-range, layered views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and pastures of Valle Crucis. Designed as a true replica of a Manor in Great Britain by William McLaughren, this one-of-a-kind estate features stone and building materials from around the world, as well as antique features and furnishings such as 17th to 19th century fireplaces, 500+ year-old arched entry doors from an English church, and even a chandelier imported from Princeton University, among others - see features list for more details on this unique offering. Resting at an elevation of over 3,400 feet, the property overlooks Grandfather Mountain and Howard's Knob, but features access off a paved, state-maintained road and is just 15 minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, and ski slopes at Sugar Mountain. With an impressive rental history, this home is offered fully furnished while in an established rental program, providing incredible investment potential, but would also make for a perfect mountain getaway or full-time residence. From the stone patio at the front of the home, step into the formal foyer with 24-foot soaring ceilings, adjacent to the large Great Room with a stone fireplace, antique chandeliers, and access to a covered stone patio- also with a fireplace and offering a hot tub & long-range, layered views. The chef's kitchen, also with a fireplace, offers granite counters, high-end stainless steel appliances, a dining area, and a walk-in pantry, and is adjacent to a sunroom/observatory with vaulted ceilings and a spacious laundry room with access to the oversized, two-car attached garage. The walk-in level also features a library and billiards room able to house 1,800 books (and with a plaster tracery ceiling imported from Great Britain), a formal dining room, a half bath, and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom (one-level living!). Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private stone balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet, and bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a tiled shower. Four additional suites exist on the second level (one also with a private stone balcony, and two being a Jack-n-Jill suite connected by one bathroom). Mahogany doors throughout were imported from England and are over 100 years old, adding antique charm, while modern amenities like an elevator to the first and second levels offer comfort and convenience. Upstairs, on the third level, find a spacious living room with game tables, a theater area, and an exercise area, along with a half bath. Additional amenities: 12-foot ceilings throughout, whole-house generator, interior & exterior sound system, water filtration system, whole-house generator, air scrubber & UV light for HVAC system. The existing driveway is fairly steep and winding; the seller is in the process of starting construction on a new portion of the driveway to eliminate the steepest turns.
Location
State NC
County Watauga
Zoning None
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathroom-Half
Main Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Bedroom(s)
Main Level Dining Room
Main Level Library
Main Level Great Room
Main Level Kitchen
Main Level Laundry
Main Level Sunroom
Main Level Mud
Upper Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Billiard
Upper Level Primary Bedroom
Upper Level Bedroom(s)
Upper Level Loft
Third Level Living Room
Third Level Bathroom-Half
Interior
Interior Features Attic Finished,Built-in Features,Elevator,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen Island,Walk-In Closet(s),Other - See Remarks
Heating Ductless,Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas Vented,Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Warming Drawer,Washer,Other
Laundry Mud Room,Laundry Room,Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Hot Tub,Other - See Remarks
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Long Range,Mountain(s),Year Round
Roof Type Slate,Other - See Remarks
Street Surface Asphalt,Paved
Porch Balcony,Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Porch
Garage true
Building
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well
Architectural Style European
Level or Stories Three
Structure Type Brick Partial,Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Valle Crucis
Middle Schools Watauga
High Schools Watauga
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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