Description
Built in 1874 for Greensboro businessman Charles Alfred Davis, The Davis House Estate occupies approximately 155 contiguous acres within the City of Greensboro. Two gated entrances with copper gas lanterns open onto a formal circular drive. The residence measures approximately 6,700 square feet on its original footprint, with five bedrooms, four full baths, and a half bath. Historical records document a wide central hall, a grand staircase, an octagonal office, Italianate influences, and terra cotta cornice detailing. Inside are 13-foot ceilings, restored heart pine floors, plaster moldings, and fourteen fireplaces. The kitchen sets floor-to-ceiling cabinetry reached by a rolling library ladder around a 60-inch Wolf dual-fuel range, a Wolf steam oven, a warming drawer, a vacuum-seal drawer, and double dishwashers. The butler's pantry adds Sub-Zero wine storage and filtered still and sparkling water. Sub-Zero selected the kitchen for its own marketing materials. Restoration included a new slate roof, high-efficiency heating and cooling, new plumbing, updated electrical, and a whole-house generator. Baths have heated floors and towel warmers. Beyond the heated pool and pool house, the land opens to fenced pasture, hardwood forest, riding trails, hunting stands, and stocked ponds, with frontage on Richland Creek and Highways 278 and 15. Approximately 100 acres hold CPUD zoning with municipal water and sewer access. Lake Oconee is minutes away.
Property Features
INTERIOR FEATURES
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Chandelier, Closet System, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Solid Surface Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Wainscotting, Wet Bar
Appliances
Built in Microwave, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace Features
Gas Log, Masonry, Multiple Fireplace
EXTERIOR & CONSTRUCTION
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1874
Levels
Three Or More
Construction Materials
Brick
Roof
Asphalt/Comp Shingle
Lot Size Acres
155
COMMUNITY
Community Features
Gated, Playground, Pool, Riding Trails, Walking Trails
Subdivision Name
NONE
County Or Parish
Greene
OTHER PROPERTY INFORMATION
Stories
3
Directions
44 to downtown Greensboro, turn left at the light on Main Street, right on 15 towards Athens, home is on the left.
Living Area
6,700
Street Name
LAUREL AVENUE
Topography
Level,Timbered
Fireplace Y N
Yes
Photos Count
67
Parcel Number
G030000010
Property Type
Residential
Street Number
106
Bathrooms Half
1
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Street Dir Prefix
N
Tax Annual Amount
$6,584
Year Built Source
Assessor
Living Area Source
Owner
Original List Price
$4,950,000
Zoning Description
Residential
Building Area Source
Owner
Room Master Bedroom Level
Second
Bathrooms Total Decimal
4.5
Listing courtesy of Dwell Real Estate.