Imagine owning a piece of history with this Grand Victorian Legacy property, nestled in Central North Carolina's scenic Montgomery County. This move-in-ready palatial abode, steeped in history, was originally built in 1892 and 1910 with two thoughtful additions in the 1980s. This versatile property is ideally suited as a potential Bed & Breakfast or a private residence infused with live and workspace.
Picture yourself surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Tillery and Uwharrie Mountains where recreational activities such as boating, horseback riding, hiking, camping, and kayaking are at your fingertips.
With a home that extends over 5,135 heated sqft and a total of 7,816 sqft, space is truly a luxury you can afford. The house's heart is an imposing two-story antique paneled wood entrance that boasts stunning oak floors and a charming stained glass window.
Venture further to discover, an elegantly decorated parlor with a cozy fireplace, a panel-lined library/office furnished with built-in pine bookcases. The delightfully high patterned 10' and 12' metal ceilings exude classic charm which resonates throughout the entire property.
Entertaining is effortless in the expansive formal dining room adorned with birch paneling, an antique mahogany over mantle salvaged from a Mississippi River mansion, and a welcoming fireplace retrofitted with gas logs. It also boasts an entertainment/media/game room equipped with a pool table – perfect for hosting friends and family.
The house has ample private spaces with six comfortably-sized bedrooms complete with installed carpeting and 3 1/2 baths. The modern kitchen comes fitted with a new microwave, a double stainless steel sink, new dishwasher, new double door stainless steel refrigerator, and a new stove for all your culinary endeavors.
The charm of this house continues to the paneled basement that features a rock fireplace, a large wood stove, and an oak overmantle from St. Louis, Missouri. The property sits on a sizeable lot of 105x172 - .42 acres with a tranquil view. For your convenience, the basement houses a new electric water heater, and the property is outfitted with town water and sewer.
The updates to the property include a new Trane Heat Pump/HVAC system, a fresh composite shingle roof, vinyl siding over original wood siding, new vinyl replacement windows in the dining room/den, storm windows and doors, and a selection of flooring from carpet, vinyl to original antique oak and pine. Convenience is key with in-house laundry room equipment with a washer and dryer.
Outside, the property offers a convenient concrete driveway, a picturesque front porch fitted with a porch swing, a wood deck, and two sets of propane gas logs.
This house, an embodiment of elegant antiquity and modern comfort, could be your new forever home.
