About 16215 Nc Highway 194 Highway
Enjoy the tranquil sound of water rushing down steam while resting on your front porch. This gorgeous home was built with the finest craftsmanship of a bygone era and its toughness has stood the test of time. The architecture is like nothing else built today yet it features the things we all hope to find in a newer, modern home - hardwood floors, high ceilings, spacious rooms, granite countertops and blazing fast internet. Situated on nearly 500 feet of waterfront, Helton Manor has undergone a full cosmetic, plumbing and electrical refurbishment during the past dozen years or so. The property is mostly flat so no steep driveways and the road is state-maintained so you will have access no matter the weather.
Have you been thinking about becoming more self-sufficient? This property has several attributes which could help you live better. These include nearly 30 apple trees, a grape arbor, and a sunny, huge garden spot. There is plenty of land to keep a horse, chickens or some livestock and no HOA to dictate how you may care for your property. Fishermen come from all over the US and Canada to fish Big Helton Creek as it is one of the top trout streams in North America! There are several flower gardens surrounding the house each with differing bloom times. Fresh cut flowers brighten any room!
A good way to describe Helton Manor is "Romantic". Surrounded by hills, streams and forests, it has long balconies and railings outside giving us a sense of grandeur. The interior is just as majestic with gas log fireplaces, beautiful poplar floors, a chestnut staircase with curving banister supported by hand-turned spindles and a formal parlor showcasing a columned grand fireplace and handmade wainscot all done in beautiful oak. Transom windows above the doors on the southern exposure allow sunlight to warm the upstairs and downstairs foyers. Details like 12 inch tall baseboards and solid oak doors are rarely seen anymore. The extra large dining room is really the heart and centerpiece of this home with a cozy fireplace at one end. This is the spot for your large holiday meals with family and friends gathered around a long table. The island kitchen is for serious chefs with solid wood cabinets, granite counter tops, and stainless GE Cafe' appliances. The refrigerator is a French door style, the double-oven and stove are propane and the dishwasher is whisper quiet. When preparing meals at Thanksgiving or Christmas, the fireplace in the kitchen gives the room a magical aura as if it were a Norman Rockwell painting.
Climate control for Helton Manor is a multi-stage, multi-fuel system making it very efficient to operate. Cooling and moisture control is done by super-efficient mini-split units. This allows you to heat or cool just some parts of the house or all of it - whichever you need. Heating is also provided with a hydronic radiant system under the floor and in the baseboards. Imagine a winter with warm bare feet! The hot water for this system is provided by either a wood-fired outdoor furnace or a propane-fired boiler. Both of these provide endless hot water to your showers and sinks! Should the power go out in winter, propane gas logs will keep you toasty warm without needing electricity.
For the car or motorcycle enthusiast, the large metal garage has space for 4 cars plus lots of storage space on a dry, concrete floor. The driving/riding experience here is second to none. Pull out of the driveway, turn in any direction and enjoy a fun, memorable journey.
This home is special. You may not want to leave it, but if you do there is plenty to enjoy in the area. Grocery and shopping is available only 15-25 minutes away.
