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8709 Hwy 226A Highway

Little Switzerland, NC 28749
  • $400,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 76 Days
  • ID#: 4396070
UPDATED: 10 min ago
$400,000
  • 1
    BEDS
  • 1
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 775
    SQFT
  • $516
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1931
County:

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Description

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.

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8709 Hwy 226A Highway Little Switzerland, NC 28749

  • Price: $400,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 76 Days
  • Updated: 10 min ago
  • ID#: 4396070
1
Beds
0
Baths
1
½ Baths
1
Acres
775
SQFT
$516
$/SQFT
1931
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Mcdowell
Area:
Little Switzerland
Elementary School:
Unspecified
Middle School:
Unspecified
High School:
Unspecified
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style CabinCottageOld WorldRustic Carport YN No Construction Materials LogWood Construction Type Site Built Exterior Features Outdoor Shower Foundation Details BasementCrawl Space Garage YN Yes Levels One Lot Features Orchard(s)HillyPrivateSlopedSteep SlopeWoodedViews Main Level Garage YN Yes Out Buildings YN Shed(s) Parking Features Parking Space(s) Patio And Porch Features Front Porch Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road Road Surface Type GravelPaved

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 775 Appliances DishwasherElectric CooktopElectric Oven Basement Dirt FloorUnfinished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Cooling None Fireplace Features Living Room Fireplace YN Yes Flooring VinylWood Garage Spaces 1 Heating Forced Air Interior Features PantryWalk-In Pantry Laundry Features None Lower Square Feet 0 Main Square Feet 775 Rooms Main (Kitchen) Main (Living Room) Main (Primary Bedroom) Main (Utility Room) Main (Bathroom-Half) Sq Ft Unheated Basement 0 Sq Ft Unheated Lower 0 Sq Ft Unheated Main 0 Sq Ft Unheated Third 0 Sq Ft Unheated Total 0 Sq Ft Unheated Upper 0 Sq Ft Upper 0 Third Square Feet 0

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN False Association YN No Assumable YN No Auction YN No CCRSubject To No City Taxes Paid To No City Taxes Paid Community Features None Construction Status Completed Elevation 3000 Hoa Subject To None HOASubject To Dues No Horse Amenities None Listing Terms CashConventionalNonconforming LoanPrivate Lot Size Dimensions Unknown New Construction YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Restrictions No Restrictions Senior Community YN No Sewer Septic Installed Special Listing Conditions None Utilities None Water Source Well Zoning R



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