Outstanding family home on 16.27 acres in Morganton. Designed by a local architect for his family, the home was built in 1992-1993. The architect used the finest materials, employed the area’s most talented craftsmen, and focused his attention on the smallest detail. The home is located just outside the city limits on 16.27 acres with magnificent views of Table Rock, Hawksbill, and Grandfather Mountain. From the front porch, there are views of the South Mountains. The home, with over 4560 square feet, features five bedrooms and five and ½ baths on three levels.

The main level, with 2498 square feet, has 9 ft. 6 in. ceilings, two story entry foyer with handcrafted curved stairs, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with china/linen closet, large kitchen with island plus breakfast area, library alcove, den with fireplace plus windows overlooking Table Rock/Hawksbill, master suite with his and her baths plus separate HVAC system, housekeepers area, laundry room, mud room, large wraparound front porch, screened porch off the living room with stone fireplace, and double garage. The main level opens to a large Pennsylvania bluestone patio with stone waterfall plus fish pool and is ideal for entertaining.

The upper level, with 1038 square feet, has two bedrooms with tray ceilings, two baths, and an office or game room with vaulted ceiling plus Palladian window that has stunning mountain views. The office could easily be a bedroom with door enclosure. There is a separate HVAC system and walk-in closets.

The lower level, with 1032 square feet, has a recreation room with fieldstone fireplace (stone gathered from property during construction), billiard room with refrigerator plus sink, one bedroom, one bath, walk-in closets, large storage room with shelves, and a workshop with garage door.

From the entrance, you proceed on the ½ mile wooded drive that opens to the house and grounds. This property is a horse lover’s delight with a riding ring, a pasture area that is fenced with high tensile electric wire, and a barn with three stalls plus storage.  The grounds are well landscaped with beautiful garden and open pasture areas. You must see this property to appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship. A one-of-a-kind! Shown by appointment only to qualified buyers.