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194 Laurel Park Road
Blowing Rock NC, 28605
$2,995,000
$398.43 per sqft
Active
11 Beds
13 Baths
7,517 sqft
Residential
Built in 1917
Listing Courtesy of James B. Collier
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.
243862
MLSⓇ ID
June 2, 2023
Listed
May 10, 2024
Updated
Map
194 Laurel Park Road
Blowing Rock NC, 28605
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
11
Total Bathrooms
13
Full Bathrooms
12
Half Bathrooms
1
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Description
Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Stone
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Baseboard, Electric
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
3.5 Acres
Architectual Style
Mountain
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Sewer
Sewer Applied for Permit
School Information
High School
Watauga
Elementary School
Blowing Rock
Other Property Details
Area Name
4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes
$5,407
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
342
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
View
Yes
View Description
Long Range, Mountain(s)
County
Watauga
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
5/1/2024 | Price Change | $2,995,000 -12% |
10/17/2023 | Price Change | $3,400,000 -11% |
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