The Baird House $799,000

Owners will sell as a B&B or as a private residence.

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Oldest Home in Watauga County

Historic home built in the late 1700's by the Baird family on 2 private acres on the Watauga River in the historic Valle Crucis community (www.vallecrucis.com). The Baird family lived on the property from the 1700's until 1933. According to U.S. News & World Report this area is the second best place to retire in 2012 (http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2011/10/17/the-10-best-places-to-retire-in-2012). 15 minutes from Boone, 25 minutes from Blowing Rock, 25 minutes from Grandfather Mountain, 25 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Beech Mountain ski resort, Sugar Mountain ski resort and Appalachian ski resorts are within 30 minutes. Close to hiking,skiing, snowboarding, trout fishing, Appalachian State University, Lees McCrae College, the Appalachian Trail, white water rafting, horseback riding, the Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games, the Blood/Sweat/Gears Bicycle Race, art galleries and theatre. Approximately 2,800 feet in elevation.
The home has hand-planed hardwood walls and hardwood floors. Renovations performed in the 1970's, 1990's and in 2001. 7.5 baths, 7 guest rooms (2 separate buildings), 2 wood burning fireplaces and 4 gas log fireplaces. Cable TV. Propane and electric heat. Porches overlooking the river (the front yard is the Watauga River where there is great trout fishing). Firepit. Water is supplied by a well. Septic system. Above ground root cellar. Large kitchen. 2 dining rooms. Large laundry room with large adjacent storage room. 3 rooms with whirlpool tubs. 2 miles from the original Mast General Store which is the oldest general store in operation in America.
Property has been operated as a bed and breakfast inn (www.bairdhouse.com) since April 1998. Owners' 3,000 sq.ft. residence is on a separate adjacent 1 acre lot which can be purchased separately. . Photos on www.bairdhouse.com and videos can be seen on YouTube.