340 Laurel Park Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

The most iconic home ever built downtown Blowing Rock. Details & quality materials ALMOST unheard of today. Located on the gorge rim in Historic Laurel Park and designed by Pursley Dixon Architecture. Home featured in Finding Home , The Homes of Pursley Dixon. Many artisans from all over the world came together during the construction of this home, which was completed in 2016. Floor to ceiling windows help to take in the unsurpassed views of Pisgah National Forest. French Oak Timbers, Cut Limestone, Wood Shingled Roof, Custom Ironwork, Thatched Roof Carport, Steel-Framed Doors, Cantilevered Porch, Hidden Venetian Plaster Stairwell leads to very dramatic cupola rooftop terrace. Truly designed for owners to be able to live on one level. However, it does have an Elevator and 2 Laundry Areas, 5 BR's(Flex Space Room/Study has no closet), 5 Full Baths and 2 half baths. Some furniture was custom designed for certain spaces. Park like setting with a secret garden area, hiking trail around the perimeter of the lot and many rock outcroppings. Home perfectly situated on 2 lots, street to street with full view control. The arched fieldstone boulder entrance leads you into a grotto like space, facing the arched custom door and what that door opens onto, truly takes your breath away. The home has the perfect balance of modern comforts and LUXE elegance with classic mountain cottage details. The owners and the architects designed a home that is fun to live in and at the same time providing them with an amazing home, flawless for entertaining. No details here were overlooked. The hardscape and landscape plan is perfection that gives you an almost hidden drive and plenty of parking, all on a flat space. For car folks, the oversized 2 car garage has plenty of room for other toys as well. All custom cabinetry by Banner's Cabinets, Inc., 6 amazing fireplaces. 1600 Sq. Ft of covered outdoor space (porches & carport). General Contractor-Matthew Collins-Paradigm Custom Homes. A true GEM!