Unprecedented opportunity to acquire a historic home on 3.5 acres in Laurel Park with breathtaking views of Johns River Gorge and Grandfather Mt. Merlin's Glen is one of only a handful of estates in Blowing Rock offering privacy and solitude and only a 5-minute walk from the heart of Blowing Rock. A meandering driveway winds through rhododendrons and trees to unveil a magnificent setting for the home. The original part of this house was built in 1917 with an addition in 1994. The great room has beautiful chestnut paneling and a magnificent stone fireplace. The property extends to Globe Road affording complete view control. The sound of Glen Burney Falls can be heard from the porch. This house has been a summer cottage owned by the same family for over 100 years. Enjoy the existing home, update or build your design. Sam Greeson created a stunning plan for renovation that would update this home for modern living. The property also has a detached two-car garage with guest quarters. Exquisite stone walls grace the property.