The Master Suite consists of two rooms divided by a two sided fireplace. A large 20' X 17' bedroom, along with a 14' X 15' adjacent sanctuary area, which can be used for a dressing area, office or reading room. The suite is essentially two complete areas divided by a great see-through masonry & stone fireplace. The perimeter walls are log and the interior walls are of select cherry & walnut. The his & hers walk-in closets are also cherry and walnut, as are portions of the master bath. The walk-in master spa & shower is natural stone & travertine with a luxurious 3-way body spray, hand held, rain head shower system and stained glass windows. The master bath with its old world double vanity is the perfect place to regroup.
The Upper Level offers two bedrooms with bathrooms en suite (photos). Each of the bedrooms has a unique loft, perfect for a children's play or sleeping area ... or maybe just extra storage space.
The Wine Vault is made entirely of stone and antique brick, inspired by old Italian, Tuscan vaults. It is wonderfully designed and a masterwork of stone & brick. It will leave you absolutely awestruck. With storage space for at least 1000 bottles (you'll never drink it all), it incorporates an automatic sliding glass door with access control keypad, LED lighting in all the wine cubbies, house intercom & sound system speakers, sink and wet bar, as well as a geothermal, aqua-cooled, dedicated temp & humidity unit (more) ...
The Daylight Basement is the perfect place for entertaining and can be accessed via the tower steps from above or from the basement outside doors. This lower level has a large entertainment room, an out of the way reading room, a billiards & game area with wet bar, a guest bedroom with full bath, a large laundry room with dumbwaiter transport and access to all upper floors, and last but not least, the Tuscan inspired wine cellar .
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Chipmunk Hollow ~ luxurious mountain estate home occupying 7+ acres in Castlewood, with gorgeous views of North Carolina's Tusquittee Mountains, providing the ultimate in privacy and a luxurious lifestyle in a wooded, mountain setting. This premier estate has a private & gated drive, beautiful landscaping, and acres of surrounding NC natural forest beauty. This estate home boasts unbelievable indoor and outdoor amenities. Three years in the making and just completed, this estate home is an architectural gem.
With 3 levels, 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths ... it is a masterwork of Northern Red Pine from Maple Island Log Homes & massive NC stone from local mountain areas.All the natural elements, in an energy efficient 'smart house', utilizing the latest in green building and insulation techniques, as well as full integration & single program control of HVAC, radiant, security, surveillance, entertainment & LV lighting systems.
The Great Room (27' X 25') is the center of this mountain estate home and opens to an outdoor deck and an inspiring view of the mountains. The deck is constructed from pine logs and imported epay hardwood from Brazil. The great room boasts a stunning 24' ceiling-height, double sided stone fireplace, a Meyda Tiffany 54" tiffany chandelier (photo), integrated programmable low voltage scene lighting, an upper level catwalk, front door welcome foyer, and entrances into the stone tower leading either to the upper or lower levels.
Designer Gourmet Kitchen with cabinetry reminiscent of old world handcrafted artistry. Created for beauty and functionality with a massive stone hearth infusing the home with warmth, and perfect for family gatherings. This kitchen s a chef’s dream, with chiseled edge granite, professional grade stainless steel appliances, hickory flooring and designer lighting. The custom hood over the open 48" Viking range is one of the home's highlights and is custom iron art at its finest, engineered for functionality with controlled make-up air from behind the rangetop supplied and synchronized with exhaust air pulled by the hood insuring that inside pressurization levels remain equal.
The Dining Areadebuts open, long range & inspiring views of the NC mountains with three full walls of architectural windows providing a 270 degree view of the Tusquittee Mountains. (photo)
The Stair Tower is an engineering marvel. It is constructed of an 8" reinforced concrete center with 6" of stone both on the interior and exterior ... a 20" thick structure providing access to all 3 levels of the home. The iron handrails and spindles, formed in the design of mountain laurel, were hand forged and crafted by blacksmith artist Lynda Metcalfe. The roof support beams of the tower come from massive timber beams that were reclaimed from a 'days-gone-by' Tobacco Factory in Rockingham, NC, that was over 150 years old when taken down. The heartwood pine that the beams were originally cut from, exhibit growth rings that easily add another 100+ years to their history. In addition to the tower's copper roof support system, the entire staircase was cut and constructed from these historic wooden beams.
The 6000 + SF residence features 3 stories with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. A true masterwork of log, stone & iron. All the natural elements in an energy efficient 'smart house' ... utilizing the latest in green building and insulation techniques, as well as full electronic integration and single program control of the HVAC, radiant, security, surveillance, entertainment & LV lighting systems.
