A truly remarkable piece of history, this log home stands as a living museum in the heart of Little Switzerland, North Carolina. Built in 1931 by W. R. Hollifield, the home was first owned by Arnold McKinney until 1937, when it was purchased by Dr. C. F. Sayles, who cherished the property through 1949, Then his widow sold it in 1962. There it became the beloved residence of Jack and Peggy Brown, who lived there until their passing, further deepening the home’s legacy as a place of long-term stewardship and memory.
The property has remained within a connected lineage of care, ultimately passing to the current seller through family inheritance following his mother’s passing. Rich with nearly a century of history, this residence offers a rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of Appalachian heritage in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina.
Property Details
- Interior
- Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Lot Features
- Orchard(s), Hilly, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Orchard(s), Hilly, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
- Exterior Materials
- Outdoor Shower
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 775.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 1.0
- Parking Features
- Parking Space(s)
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 1.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Dirt Floor, Unfinished
- Basement Finished
- 1
- Year Built
- 1931
- Foundation
- Basement, Crawl Space
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- Well
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Subdivision
- NONE
- Elementary School
- Unspecified
- Middle School
- Unspecified
- High School
- Unspecified
- County
- McDowell
- Region
- Little Switzerland
- Zoning
- R
- Original List Price
- $400,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 85
Location
Legal
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Listed by Wendy Sue Smith (#CAR81095)
Listing Office: ENRG Global Realty LLC (#CARR06799)
