In 1939, Florence Byam Illidge, a nurse from Massachusetts engaged in Presbyterian mission work in western North Carolina, built 191 Mississippi Road and the house directly behind it. Her original A-frame design is historic yet timeless, with additions expanding it in the 1950s and 60s by its next owners?two generations of the Hopper family, missionaries to Korea. In 2015, the home was bought by the current owners who fully restored and remodeled the home, its gardens, and outdoor spaces. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is move-in ready, offering plentiful storage, a new screened porch, iron rhododendron railings handcrafted by Black Mountain Iron Works, beautiful rocks walls, and native plantings. Follow the rock steps down to the year-round stream. Sit on the front porch and watch the morning sun rise over the ridge; see the ridge glow as the sun sets. The gardens welcome bees, butterflies, and a variety of birds while visiting does with fawns occasionally amble through the level front yard. The gently-sloped driveway offers plenty of parking. This artistic home offers the warmth and peace of a classic Montreat home blended with midcentury elements in keeping with its architectural angles and lines.
Listed By
Agency Name: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher
Agency Contact: meaghan.austin@howardhannatate.com
Shown By
Agent Name: Antoinette Soden
Agent Phone: (704) 562-1921
Agency Title: Lake Norman Realty
Estimated Payment
$ 3,845.65 per month $3,645.86 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $199.79 Homeowner's InsuranceIf the email address was found in our system, your password has been sent. Please check your inbox.
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191 Mississippi Road | MLS# 4430995
This single family home located at 191 Mississippi Road, Montreat, NC 28757 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $685,000. This property was built in 1941 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1391 sq. ft. Mississippi Road is located in the Montreat subdivision. Search Montreat real estate on antoinettes.lakenormanrealty.com today.