Country Mansion for Sale
Listed on
the National Register of Historic Places
Operating successfully as a Bed & Breakfast since
1995 in the small mountain town of Waynesville,
North Carolina
Waynesville is located in the Great Smoky Mountains 20 minutes from Asheville
Waynesville, NC is located 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 20 minutes West of Asheville and 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is at an elevation of 2800 feet in the Smoky Mountains and because of its location in the mountains, its sunny climate and its low summer humidity, it has been a popular tourist destination for many years. The town is the site of several annual antique and craft festivals as well as country, folk and bluegrass music festivals each year. Waynesville is easily reached by road and air. It is close to interstate I-40 traveling EastWest from the coastal Carolinas and close to the Smoky Mountains Expressway traveling North-South from Atlanta Georgia. Airports in Atlanta and Charlotte are each about 3 hours away, Knoxville airport is less than 2 hours. Waynesville, as well as Asheville and the surrounding area, has become a very popular retirement destination. To visit the Town web site go here http://www.townofwaynesville.org/ to visit the site for the Downtown Waynesville Association go here http://www.downtownwaynesville.com/
Known as the Charles & Annie Quinlan House, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It occupies one prime acre on Main Street, on the high point in town, 400 yards from the town center. The building was completely rewired and fully restored with all new bathrooms in 1996. The house has six air conditioned bedrooms each with a private bathroom, five are currently operated as guest rooms, two of them have small sitting rooms. There are two Jacuzzi whirlpool baths, and four fireplaces. There is a steam radiator central heating system which has also been fully restored and with a new boiler in 2000. The house sits back from the roadway and is served by a long curving driveway and ample parking. The one acre yard is populated with mature Sugar Maples, Walnut, Hemlocks, Blue Spruce, Cherry and an American Holly tree. The gardens contain some ancient Box bushes each over 75 years old, as well as Rhododendron, Azalea and Rose bushes, they have been carefully planted with spring bulbs as well as perennial Gladioli, Dahlia, Hollyhock, Peonies, Foxglove and several other varieties of flower. There is a massive front porch, facing the morning sunshine with at least six rocking chairs.
Excellent Location
Easy 400 yard walk into downtown Waynesville with its shops and restaurants
Located on the highest point in town with mountain views from every bedroom
Ten minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Victorian Charm and Craftsmanship
Hardwood floors throughout
Oak, Cherry and Maple wainscoting
A fitted library with fireplace
Imposing structure with a wide front porch that spans the entire width of the house
A park like setting with landscaped gardens, mature trees and a gently sloping lawn
Modern Conveniences
WIFI broadband internet network
Air conditioning
A bathroom in every bedroom
Security cameras
Telephone and cable television connection in every room
Commercial kitchen
Can be sold fully furnished if desired
Contact Information
Broker: Lyn McFarland
Cell: 828 707 2885
Email: lynmcfarland@gmail.com