Bilmar Manor
Historic Estate in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Recapture the enchantment of gracious mountain living at this elegant 7.25-acre countryside estate. Bilmar Manor, an architecturally significant 1940 home designed by celebrated architect Erle Stillwell, incorporates natural stone, blue slate, heart pine and walnut into an inviting lodge-like atmosphere. Situated in a park-like setting, Bilmar Manor merges original historic features with a wealth of contemporary amenities including gourmet kitchen, luxury bath, zoned heating and underground utilities. Discerning buyers will appreciate the quality workmanship, significant upgrades and the timeless estate setting.
The Residence | Bilmar Manor is significant for its association with prominent North Carolina architect Erle Stillwell. It serves as an intact example his work, exhibiting a high degree of craftsmanship and design detail. It is also significant for the 1940 time period it represents, clearly a definitive phase in the career of Stillwell. The home has been maintained with careful attention to its historic value. Architectural features include multi-light casement windows, massive stone outdoor fireplace, slate walks, patios and porches with heavy-timbered overhangs and rafters. All doors in Bilmar are 7 feet tall with oversize thickness made of solid Western fir. Closets are cedar lined with original built-in storage. The steel casement, divided light windows have been restored with new glazing, primer and exterior coating. Recent upgrades at Bilmar Manor include the gourmet kitchen, luxury bath, two new heat pumps, underground utilities, zoned heating, and wiring for cable, satellite, wireless and computer network.
The Estate Grounds | At Bilmar Manor, the extraordinary park-like setting features mature hardwoods and conifers, stone bordered gardens, rolling fields and an unexpected secret garden. Charming stone pathways meander through a grove of native hemlocks. The exquisitely landscaped grounds contain specimen collections of lace leaf maples, conifers, hostas, perennial blooming and foliage plants, raised bed holding areas.
Great Room | Offering the ambiance of a classic mountain lodge, the expansive great room boasts random width pegged walnut plank floors, knotty pine paneling and 10-foot ceilings. The massive stone fireplace includes remote control 36-inch gas logs. This inviting room also features a built-in bookcase, three Hunter ceiling fans and recessed lighting. Two sets of French doors lead out to the front porch.
Kitchen | The gourmet kitchen is completely upgraded with a wealth of amenities for the chef. Notice the ceramic tile flooring and the granite center island with oversize drawer storage below and pendant lighting above. The new solid wood designer cabinets and pantries feature oversize drawers while the original cabinet restoration includes 25 feet of stainless steel countertop. Cook like a pro with a six burner Dacor 36” stainless gas cooktop and a 42” Thermador exhaust hood. A 30” Dacor convection oven, microwave and stainless Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator round out the appliance package.
Dining | The dining alcove features a huge bay window and wide black slate sill. Enjoy stunning views of Bilmar’s lush estate grounds.
Bedrooms | Bilmar Manor offers four large bedrooms and three baths. Bedrooms along the private residence wing feature large sunny windows and random width pegged oak plank flooring. The guest room, originally used as the maid’s quarters, boasts standard width oak flooring and private luxury bath.
Baths | The restored luxury bath includes travertine tile floor and wall surrounds, frameless glass shower surround, oiled bronze designer fixtures, art crafted mirror, 36-inch Kohler cast iron designer sink and vanity and Toto Washlet seat. Two additional baths include original art deco era tile and fixtures.
Equestrian Facilities | For equestrians, Bilmar
Manor includes a barn with three stalls, a birthing stall, two tack rooms, hay
loft and low storage bay. The estate is located only a short drive to miles
of public equestrian trails at DuPont State Forest and only 10 minutes from a
variety of horse shows and horsemanship clinics offered year round at the Western
North Carolina Regional Agricultural Center.
The Location | Set amid 7.25 park-like acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bilmar Manor enjoys layered views of the Mount Pisgah range. The estate is centrally located only 10 minutes from downtown Hendersonville, I-26 and the Asheville Regional Airport. A variety of local attractions and cultural activities are nearby including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Brevard Music Center and Flat Rock Playhouse plus dining and shopping in downtown Asheville’s “Little Paris of the South” eclectic
atmosphere.
Summary of Features
The Residence
The Residence
- 1940 home designed by famed architect Erle Stillwell
- 4 bedrooms; 3 full baths
- 3,400 square feet of living space
- Wired for cable and satellite plus computer network hardwired throughout for wireless and cabled hookup
- Cat 5 network in 4 rooms
- 5 incoming phone lines
- Rewired for 400 amps with underground utilities from power pole
- Three heat pumps and 5 zones
- New septic system (tank and drain fields)
- Oil boiler hot water in wall radiator back-up or secondary heating, generator transfer switch
- Propane stove top and fireplace logs
- The roof is approximately four years old with architectural shingles, copper valleys and flashing and 6-inch commercial gutters
- Lodge-like ambiance incorporating natural stone, blue slate, heart pine and walnut
- Doors are 7 feet tall with oversize thickness, made of solid Western fir with original hardware
- The steel casement, divided light windows have been restored with new gazing, primer and exterior coating
- Great room with pegged walnut plank floors, knotty pine paneling and 10-foot ceilings and original stone fireplace
- Dining alcove features a huge bay window overlooking estate grounds
- Gourmet kitchen with Dacor and Thermador appliances, granite center island, stainless steel countertops and designer cabinets
- Private bedroom wing features 3 bedrooms with oak flooring and 2 baths with original art deco tile and fixtures
- Guest room features luxury bath with travertine tile, frameless glass shower surround, oiled bronze designer fixtures, designer sink and vanity
- 5-stall barn with tack room
- Grass fields, currently used as hay fields
- Level entrance provides easy access and parking space for horse trailers
- Proximity to extensive equestrian trails on the Biltmore Estate and DuPont State Forest
- Nearby horse shows and riding clinics held year round at the WNC Regional Agricultural Center
- 7.25 acres with extraordinary park-like setting
- Wireless driveway alarm
- Gravel and stone pathways meandering through
- Mature hardwoods, conifers and a grove of native hemlocks
- Exquisitely landscaping grounds with stone bordered gardens and paths plus an unexpected secret garden
- Specimen collections of lace leaf maples, conifers, hostas, perennial blooming and foliage plants, and raised bed holding areas
- Attached garage with charming room and private bath (formerly the chauffeur’s quarters), ideal for an office or teen’s hideaway
- Centrally located with proximity to a variety of local dining, shopping and cultural activities
- 10 minutes to downtown Hendersonville
- 10 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport
- 20 minutes to downtown Asheville
- 15 minutes to Brevard
- 45 minutes to Greenville and Spartanburg, SC
- 1 hour to Charlotte
MLS | WNC Regional MLS #413386
Price | Offered at $910,000 UNDER CONTRACT
Contact | To arrange for a private showing, please
contact Sheelah Clarkson.
