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Goforth & Co. Real Estate
1245 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
- $3,800,000
- 4
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 5,535
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties. jay@vincentproperties.com
Sold listing courtesy of Canopy Administration
- Sold Price
- $3,800,000
- List Price
- $4,500,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- Days on Market
- 191
- Closing Date
- Dec 05, 2025
- MLS#
- 4228582
- Year Built
- 1924
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 2
- Living Area
- 5,535
- Lot Size
- 33,279
- Acres
- 0.76
- Subdivision
- Mayview
- Neighborhood
- Mayview
Property Description
Perched atop a rhododendron-covered ridge in the prestigious Mayview neighborhood, & fronting Pisgah National Forest, Far Horizons is a landmark 1924 estate offering breathtaking, panoramic views stretching over 100 miles- capturing sunsets & Johns River Gorge, Grandfather & Grandmother Mountains, Table Rock, Hawksbill, Sugar, & even the Charlotte skyline on a clear day. Originally built by designer of the famed Mayview Manor & on his choice lot, this masterfully restored residence blends timeless mountain charm w/ modern luxury. Painstakingly renovated down to the studs in '90 & again in '15 (+ upgrades in recent years), the home now has new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, & smart systems. The 5,312 sq.ft. main residence is a celebration of historic architecture & contemporary livability, w/ 7 original stone fireplaces, exposed beams, & walls of windows inviting the outdoors in. The great room w/ massive stone hearth opens to sunroom w/ wet bar, formal dining w/ fireplace, & gourmet chef’s kitchen w/ reclaimed wormy chestnut cabinetry, granite counters, Sub-Zero/Wolf, & breakfast nook. Upstairs, a primary suite = private stone balcony, FP, walk-in closet, & spa-like BA. 3 more ensuite BRs each offer unique views & FPs, 1 w/ private balcony. Lower level = 2nd living, game room & pool table, wine cellar, HBA — perfect for entertaining. A breezeway connects main house to 3 car+ garage & fully-equipped 1,050 sq.ft. apartment w/ kitchen, living, BR, BA, & flex—ideal for guests & multi-generational living. Add'l features: circular driveway, gated entry/ample parking (rare for in-town Blowing Rock), redesigned landscaping (stone patios/paths, gardens); Smart home lighting/sound/HVAC/security; Historic bark siding from original construction; 3,600+ ft elevation = cool summer temps; city water/sewer, proximity to Moses Cone trails. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a storied mountain estate that balances history, privacy, convenience, & unforgettable views.
Additional Information
- Interior Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Other - See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Exterior Construction
- Site Built
- Levels
- Two
- Roof
- Slate, Other - See Remarks
- Foundation
- Basement, Crawl Space
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Elementary School
- Blowing Rock
- Middle School
- Watauga
- High School
- Watauga
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
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