The Smathers-Gautier-Messer House, 1898 Queen Anne style in Waynesville, North Carolina - $965k

The Smathers-Gautier-Messer House for sale in Waynesville, North Carolina. Built in 1898, architectural masterpiece, Colonial Revival staircase, 9 fireplaces with Italian tile, 6 bedrooms, barn, pasture, and small cottage included. $965,000.

The Smathers Gautier Messer House 1898 Queen Anne style Waynesville North Carolina - front view
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House overview

A rare opportunity to own the Smathers-Gautier-Messer house c 1898, the best example of high, academic Queen Anne architecture in WNC! 30 mi SW of Asheville, nestled between 2 mountain ranges, this architectural masterpiece has played a starring role in the life of this Smoky Mountain town.

  • The frame, central-mass house has a high hipped roof, and multi-storied projecting bays. 3-story octagonal towers flank the façade. 

  • Light cascades through wavy glass windows revealing a Colonial Revival staircase, paneled wainscoting, pocket doors, plaster medallions, and 9 fireplaces embellished with Italian tile and mirrored overmantels. 

  • The deep wrap- around porch is the perfect place to host an evening soiree, or to simply relax and listen to the crickets serenading the starry sky. 

  • En-Suite BR on main, 4 BRs with shared bath upstairs. Attic and fairytale turrets could be added sf! Site includes barn, pasture, and small cottage.

Showings by appointment with listing agent only.

House details

  • Bedrooms: 6

  • Bathrooms: 3

  • Lot size: 2.49 Acres

  • Year built: 1898

  • Style: Queen Anne

  • State: North Carolina

  • Price: $965,000

  • Photos and info: Nest Realty Asheville

  • Contact: Cate Scales, Nest Realty Asheville

    • Tel: (828) 280-1576

    • Email: cate.scales@nestrealty.com

  • Address: 124 Daisey Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786

 

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