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8712 Highway 19-E
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Description
This wonderful piece of history sits on a 1.55-acre level lot above 2,600' in the Shell Creek community of Roan Mountain. Built in 1882, this 4-bedroom Folk Victorian home was one of the first homes built in the area and has been lovingly maintained for nearly 150 years. Built by the granddaughter of former North Carolina Senator John Hardin and niece of well-known railroad attorney Jordan C. Hardin, L. Cornelia Hardin Church, and her husband, William Church, the main house sat along the now-shuttered Tweetsie Railroad and still features century-old hardwood floors, crown moulding throughout, 4 spacious bedrooms; including a main floor primary bedroom, a large kitchen and pantry, a formal dining room, the original milk room, a balcony, multiple porches, a carport, and two flex spaces; one upstairs that could be a 5th bedroom, large walk-in closet, or converted into a 3rd bathroom to create a junior primary; and one downstairs that is currently used as an office space. The grounds include a fountain, a detached garage, a utility shed with a root cellar, a large barn that is perfect for hosting parties or could be great for your dream mini-farm, and one of the town's most recognizable landmarks. At the front corner of the property, you will find a well-preserved two-story general store. The store, originally known as the Church & Woodruff General Store, was a booming business and also served as the community's post office for a short time, and the building still features the original overnight mail slot. The general store building is still in great shape and was in operation for a short time just a decade ago. Today, the building has endless possibilities! Now more affectionately known as ''Cornelia's Corner,'' the main home has had a number of recent updates, including newer appliances, a new water heater, and a heat pump that has been replaced within the last decade, and is ready to find its next stewards! Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this beautiful property your next homestead! All information taken from sellers/tax information. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify all information.
Property Details
Features
Interior Features
AC: Central Air
Heating: Central
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Restored, Utility Sink
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Fencing: Pasture, Back Yard
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Carport
Porch/Patio/Deck: Back, Front Porch, Side Porch, Covered, Balcony
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden
Property Features
View: Mountain(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Structure Type: House
Financial
Directions
GPS-friendly. Driveway is along 19E in Roan Mountain, between Shell Creek Road and Lower Shell Creek Christian Church, next to the church entrance.
Location
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Donaven & Christie Braun
The Braun Group · Fathom Realty TN LLC
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