The Oaks
Luxury Estate near Tryon, North Carolina
Live amid scintillating California ambiance in the Carolina foothills. Poised on a knoll overlooking 14.77 acres, The Oaks is a classic luxury estate boasting exceptional design by notable California architect Darrell Frambes. The residence features 10,000 square feet of luxurious one-level living. Massive Palladian windows and 20-foot ceilings create sun drenched rooms that overlook the meticulously landscaped estate grounds and the mountains beyond. Amenities include pillared Gothic entry portico, Italian chandeliers, gourmet kitchen, imported Italian tile, 4-bay garage, outdoor pool, waterfall with koi pond and fastidious attention to world class construction.
The Residence | This palatial estate home merges
the character of Palm Springs with a one-of-a-kind Carolina mountain setting. With
its gracious stone columned entrance, four-column portico, and circular drive,
the home welcomes you in California style. The residence is designed to
offer a dramatic and aesthetically pleasing presentation from all angles.
Foyer |
The stately foyer boasts soaring 20-foot ceilings, solid wood doors, gleaming
hardwood floors, and a classic Italian chandelier.
Living Room | Offering the character of a luxurious
Palm Springs estate, this stunning room offers a massive wall of light with Palladian
windows and three sets of French doors that showcase panoramic mountain views. Notice
the custom Italian marble fireplace, custom window treatments and hardwood floors.
The living room also boasts custom lighting for paintings and wall hangings.
Kitchen |
This open gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight. The room features
granite countertops; custom Maple cabinetry with conversion varnish; Thermador
gas stove with 6 grills; double ovens; two Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers; a
handy center island with second stainless sink; instant hot water dispenser;
finger-controlled faucets for easy control of water temperature. The
bar between the kitchen and family room offers informal seating and pendulum
lighting..
Breakfast Nook |
Perfect for a relaxing meal or a cup of morning coffee, this space located
just off the kitchen features a two-level bay window overlooking the koi pond,
private gardens and spectacular mountain views.
Family Room |
Part of the open floor plan that encompasses the kitchen and breakfast nook,
this spacious room provides the ideal spot for intimate gatherings. The
room features a brick fireplace with gas logs and an alcove designed for a
wide screen TV. There’s also built-in library shelves and a wet
bar with ice maker and music/audio center. The French doors open to spacious
patio, gardens and the pool as well as stunning year round views to Tryon Peak
and White Oak Mountain.
Library | A masterpiece setting, the library provides
a stately space for quiet study or magnificent home office. The graceful
Palladian window looks across the gardens at the front entry. This handsome
room boasts soaring ceilings, custom cherry paneling, a gas fireplace with Italian
marble surround and tongue-and-groove oak floors.
Dining | In the formal dining room, you’ll
entertain guests in style. The large room features an Italian chandelier
and hardwood floors. The two large Pella windows overlooking the front
portico are double glazed with safety glass. A graceful archway leads out
to the formal entry. The raised paneled wainscoting creates elegance and
character.
Hallways |
Two spacious hallways define the two distinct wings of the home. The
hallway beginning at the formal dining room features a built-in butler pantry
with curved base and recessed lighting; The other hallway offers privacy for
the bedroom wing. Both provide the ideal location for a gallery of paintings.
Master Bedroom | Designed for soothing relaxation
and total privacy, the palatial master bedroom boasts 20-foot ceilings and soaring
windows overlooking the estate grounds. Notice the private seating area
next to the gas log fireplace with Italian marble tile surround. The suite also
includes built-in library shelving and massive His and Hers walk-in closets with
California storage and pocket doors. The deep carpeting creates a hushed
and private ambiance for this intimate retreat.
Master Bath | In the master bath, you’ll
discover a large, bright space with a tall Palladian window overlooking private
gardens, a double spa tub and glass shower. You’ll appreciate the
convenience of His and Her vanities as well as the separate commode room complete
with toilet and bidet.
Game Room | Here’s the ideal spot for
teens, grandchildren and kids of all ages. The lower level provides a large
daylight space with exercise area, game room, wet bar and French doors opening
out to the estate grounds. There’s also a bath and a separate room for
extra sleeping quarters or hobby work.
Patio |
The home provides several patios, all with imported Italian tile with attention
to positive drainage. These are delightful outdoor spaces, perfect for
entertaining or relaxing in private.
Pool | Adjacent to the patio is a custom in-ground
pool with charming poolside gazebo and an area for an outdoor gas grill. The
pool area is fenced for privacy and safety. Take a cool dip in the moonlight
or enjoy sunbathing on those warm summer afternoons.
Estate Grounds | Discerning buyers will appreciate
the 14.77 acres of private estate grounds with meticulous landscaping. From
the pastoral approach along white-fenced pastures with horses grazing to the
handsome estate entrance featuring stone columns and circular drive, this property
offers a grand setting. At the back of the residence, you’ll enjoy
expansive private mountain views to White Oak Mountain and Tryon Peak. The property
features an enchanting koi pond with stack stone waterfall, numerous specimen
trees and a variety of native plantings. Take a stroll across the bridge
and wander alongside the rushing brook.
Summary of Features
The Residence
The Residence
- Constructed in 1998
- 4 bedrooms; 5 baths
- 10,000+ square feet with one-level living
- Architecturally designed by notable California architect Darrel Frambes
- Home designed to offer a dramatic presentation from all elevations: front, rear and side
- Plans drawn to ensure main rooms take advantage of magnificent views to the mountains
- Foundations are all monolithic concrete pours (not concrete block) with vertical and horizontal reinforced steel
- Outside patios have concrete at least 4 inches thick with grids of 1/2-inch reinforced steel at 2 feet by 2 feet on center
- Carefully designed drainage system. Surrounding foundation is perforated PVC. Separate solid PVC surrounds the house to collect all roof water fed through 13 downspouts to engineered drainage system which carries water away from the house.
- Gutters are continuous and screened to prevent blockage by leaves and debris
- The landscaped finished grading was carefully planned to provide level grades from family and living rooms
- Pella windows custom designed to take advantage of both light and appearance; Windows are double glazed; Large windows are of safety glass
- 400 amp electric service
- Zoned heating
- Five Carrier furnaces and five air conditioners; all systems installed with Honeywell electronic air cleaners and Carrier humidifiers
- Two hot water tanks: one 75-gallon commercial and one 50-gallon
- Poured concrete floor under the house with standing room for servicing equipment
- 4-bay garage with plenty of storage space
- For those previewing the home, photo albums are available on site showing all construction activities from start to finish
- Foyer with soaring 20-foot ceilings and classic Italian chandelier
- Stunning living room with a massive wall of light featuring Palladian windows and three sets of French doors; Custom Italian marble fireplace; Built-in shelves; Custom lighting for wall hangings and paintings
- Gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops; custom Maple cabinetry with conversion varnish; Thermador gas stove with 6 grills; double ovens; two Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers; center island with second sink; instant hot water dispenser; finger-controlled faucets for easy control of water temperature
- Breakfast nook with 2-level bay window overlooking the koi pond, private gardens and spectacular mountain views
- Spacious family room boasting a gas log fireplace with alcove for wide screen TV; Built-in shelves; Wet bar with ice maker; Music/audio center; French doors open to spacious back patio; stunning views to Tryon Peak and White Oak Mountain
- Library with Palladian windows overlooking the front gardens; soaring ceilings; custom cherry paneling; gas fireplace with Italian marble surround; and tongue-and-groove oak floors
- Formal dining room with classic Italian chandelier; Palladian window overlooking the private entrance; graceful archway opening to the entry; and raised paneled wainscoting
- Two spacious hallways which define two distinct wings of the home. One features a built-in butler pantry with curved based and recessed lighting; The other offers privacy for the bedroom wing
- Palatial master bedroom with 20-foot ceilings, soaring windows overlooking the estate grounds, gas log fireplace with Italian marble tile surround, built-in library shelving, and massive His and Hers walk-in closets; deep carpeting for a hushed and private ambiance
- Large master bath with Palladian windows overlooking private gardens; double spa tub; glass door shower; His and Her vanities; separate commode room with toilet and bidet; and phone
- Two airy and spacious guest suites featuring tall windows, private views and ensuite baths with toilet and bidet
- Large laundry room adjacent to the master bedroom with plenty of storage and work space
- Lower level featuring a large daylight space with exercise room, game room, wet bar and French doors opening out to the estate grounds
- Numerous systems designed for convenience and safety including central vacuum, whole house security system, hardwired smoke alarms and intercom system
- Patios with imported Italian tile with attention to positive drainage
- 14.77 acres of private estate grounds
- Pastoral approach along white-fenced pastures with horses grazing
- Handsome estate entrance with stone columns and circular drive
- Exceptional private mountain views to White Oak Mountain and Tryon Peak
- Meticulous landscaping featuring Koi pond with stack stone waterfall, numerous specimen trees and many native plantings
- Custom in-ground pool with poolside gazebo and area for outdoor gas grill
- Located near Red Fox Country Club and golf course
- 5 minutes to I-26
- 5 minutes to downtown Landrum SC
- 7 minutes to downtown Tryon NC
- 20 minutes to Hendersonville NC
- 20 minutes to Spartanburg SC
- 30 minutes to the GSP International Airport
- 45 minutes to Asheville NC
- 50 minutes to Charlotte NC
MLS | WNC Regional MLS #417200
Price | Offered at $3,500,000
Contact | To arrange for a private showing, please
contact Sheelah Clarkson.
