194 Laurel Park Road

194 Laurel Park Road

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

$2,995,000
Price
11
Beds
12
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
7,517 Sq. Ft.
$398 / Sq. Ft.
7,517
Sq. Ft.
$398
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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....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.
  1. Listed by Burr Collier • James B. Collier • 704-380-2094

Property Details for 194 Laurel Park Road

Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage, TwoCarGarage
Subdivision Name
Laurel Park
View
LongRange, Mountains
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2024 11:38 AM

Property Details for 194 Laurel Park Road

StatusActive
MLS #243862
Days on Market342
Taxes$5,407 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1917
Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 194 Laurel Park Road

Stories3Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,796 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,345

Property Taxes

$451

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 194 Laurel Park Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Main Street to Laurel Park Road road. Second driveway on the right
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2807-85-1474-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,407
  • Tax Book Number: 1942/732
  • Tax Legal Description: LAUREL PARK RD
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 7517.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Lot Size Area: 3.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 7517.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: LivingQuarters
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Plat, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SewerAppliedforPermit
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 12
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 11
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, DoubleOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 194 Laurel Park Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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Public Records for 194 Laurel Park Road

Taxable ValueLand$450,000Additions$1,011,300Total$1,461,300
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt10,101 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,059 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt3,042 SqFtStories2Lot Size152,460 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917ZoningBRR15CountyWATAUGAAPN2807-85-1474-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 194 Laurel Park Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Blowing Rock Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Watauga High
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Innovation Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Blowing Rock Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

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More information about 194 Laurel Park Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

194 Laurel Park Road is a single family home for sale in Blowing Rock, NC 28605. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2023 by James B. Collier, it's currently listed at $2,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 342 days and was last sold on November 11, 2020. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 194 Laurel Park Road is a 11-bed, 12.5-bath, 7,517 sqft single family home built in 1917.

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