305 Laurel Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605

THIS REMARKABLE MAYVIEW HOME WITH FIVE- BEDROOMS, FIVE-BATHS AND THREE-CAR GARAGE WAS FEATURED ON THE TOUR OF HOMES 20 YEARS AGO JUST AFTER IT WAS EXPANDED FROM A SIMPLE TWO-BEDROOM COTTAGE. This charming home is perched on a ridge directly across from Broyhill Park and Cannon Garden. Around the corner is the Bistro Roca site. On three levels with large coved porch adjoining the great room and with lower and upper patios, this home is fully furnished with exceptions. This spacious and gracious home offers a world of entertaining possibilities. Enter the main level from the covered porch and step into the great room with its vaulted ceiling and tall stone propane fireplace at one end and covered porch on the other end. The great room has a large sitting area with several smaller areas nearby. Adjoining is a large covered porch with table, chairs and plenty of seating. The porch is a favorite gathering place. The great room flows into a small, intimate dining area that pours into a huge chef's kitchen with giant granite counter with barstools that encloses a down draft gas stove. It is adjacent to a floor to ceiling window wall. In front of the window is a large table and chairs for dining with family and friends on festive occasions. Leading from the kitchen is a back hall with door opening to a fenced upper patio. Great for pets. Off the hall is a large laundry room with washer and dryer. It has several closets for cleaning equipment and supplies. Across the hall is a half bath with big storage closet. Stairs lead to second floor guest quarters with two bedrooms, one with a sitting/office area. A large bath with tub/shower serves both bedrooms. There are several storage closets on this level above the three-car garage. This creates a private retreat for guests. Go down the stairs and enter the large garage with three automatic overhead doors for three vehicles. Return to the main level and to the great room and go through the small side hall to two guest rooms -one on the left and one on right- both with ample closets. A luxurious bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, bidet/toilet and linen closet complete a main floor private guest space. Back to the great room and enter the primary bedroom suite. It has high ceilings and a large window wall, Adjoining is a bath with walk-in shower, double vanity with granite top and toilet in private room. Adjoining is a walk-in closet leading to a giant dressing room with open closets all around. There are two storage closets for personal items. Leaving the primary suite, go down the stairs to the lower-level family or multi-purpose room. There is a large window wall and door that opens onto a tree-shaded patio with free-standing fireplace and lots of seating for celebrations. There is a half bath, beverage closet and a big basement for storage just off the room. The home has ample parking on the lower and upper levels. Driveway is shared. 305 Laurel Lane is a highly desirable walk-to-town location. No hassles with downtown parking! It's five minutes from shopping, restaurants, museums, churches and parks. You can even stroll to Cone National Park Bass Lake for fishing and hiking, Just minutes from App Ski Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This home has location, multiple spaces for activities. IT HAS IT ALL!! Note discrepancy in professional measurements and tax card. Renovations done years ago, ToBR no longer has permits on file.