1836 Second Empire, Flat Rock, NC

150 Boyd Dr, Flat Rock, NC

Price: $2,400,000
Listing Status as of 8/14/12: Off market.**
Historic Register Status:
Taxes **

Beds: 7
Bath: 4.5
Square Feet: 5159
Acres: 18.5

References: Realtor
Additional History:
Posted on: 6/21/10
Last Updated: 8/14/12

Saluda Cottages is located in Historic Flat Rock, North Carolina "The Little Charleston of the Mountains". This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to purchase a prestigious historic estate home that's been family owned for over 55 years. Built in 1836 by Count Joseph Marie Gabriel St. Xavier deChoiseul, the French Consul to Charleston, South Carolina, and cousin to France's King Louis Philippe, who reigned from 1816 - 1848. This eighteen and a half acre (MOL)estate has extensive grounds featuring mountain views, gardens with fountains and statues, outbuildings, horse stable and grass tennis court (now set up for volleyball). The mansion hosts plenty of interior and exterior entertainment and living areas including two parlors, a grand ballroom, thirteen fireplaces, covered porches, 2nd floor outdoor terraces, oak flooring with walnut inlays and herringbone patterns, crown moldings, soaring ceilings, grand arches and architectural accents. Original features and craftsmanship have been preserved and are seldom duplicated in this era. The 3rd floor has an additional 1865 square feet not included in the total heated square feet and a bathroom that is unfinished. This property will be Historic Flat Rock's "Designer Showcase" home this summer and will have a complete "home makeover" to be unveiled mid August, 2010!