320 County Road 730, Riceville, TN 37370

$1,200,000

Designed by New Orleans architects, Freret & Wolf

Copper guttering, functioning wood shutters, slate roof

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3 sinks, double oven, warming drawers, stainless countertops

Owner's bedroom currently used as a den (Sir Eric)

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Interior of summer house. Has small kitchen and bath

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40 x 60 workshop with 5 garage bays, one loading dock, 220 wiring.

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3 car garage with 2 bedroom apartment, kitchen, living area and 1 bath

Long 1/3 mile asphalt drive, gated in wrought iron.

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 5 Square Footage: 8,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,316,658 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 6/02/2021 Last Modified: 9/12/2021

Overview

Description

Private, Serene & Distinctive best described, Holly Hill. Built for the late British paper magnate, Sir Eric Bowater and his wife, Lady Margaret, Holly Hill is a private estate on 76.14 acres with a 2 acre lake. The slate-roofed, 10 room main residence was built using only the finest craftsmanship in construction and interior finishes. Well stated elegance with wainscoting and dentill moldings, marble floored grand entry, 10 1/2 foot ceilings, carved mantlepieces, high windows and a set of tall French doors that open to the columned veranda and gardens overlooking the lake.

Supplements: The grounds feature a summer house with a full kitchen and bath, 3 car garage with a two-bedroom, service apartment, inground pool with pool house, cabana, greenhouse with potting shed, workshop, rose & cutting gardens and much more. Very livable floor plan for a personal residence or a wonderful special event property for weddings, corporate event ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1136007

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 320
Street Name: County Road 730
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37370
PIN #: 114 029.00
Subdivision: none

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 1950000

General Property Description

Type: 2 1/2 Story
Lot Dimensions: 76.14
Acres: 76.14
Acre Source: Survey
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 8500
SqFt - Main Lvl: 3200
SqFt - Down Lvl: 780
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 2800
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 2691
# Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - 1/2: Yes
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: 4
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1955
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2021-07-30
Under Contract Date: 2021-05-30
Sold Date: 2021-07-30

More Information

Property Features

Style: Historic; Traditional Construction: Brick; Other Siding: Brick Basement: Unfinished; Walkout Lot Description: Private; Rolling Slope; Waterfront; Wooded View: Country Setting; Lake View Fireplace: Brick; Gas Log; Insert; Wood Burning; Other Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Marble; Tile; Vinyl; Other Fuel: Electric; Propane Heat: Forced Air; Other Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Intercom; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Security Alarm; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Trash Compactor; Washer Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Other Rooms: Addl Living Quarter; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Workshop Misc Features: Internet Available; Pantry; Storm Shelter; Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Patio; Pool - Swim (Ingrnd); Porch - Covered; Porch - Enclosed; Porch - Screened; Prof Landscaped; Windows - Storm; Windows - Wood Fencing: Fenced Yard; Wood Outbuildings: Detached Workshop; Green House; Guest House; Storage Shed Dining Area: Formal Dining Area New Financing: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name
Dining Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Bonus Room

IDX

Listing Office: CENTURY 21 Legacy

Last Updated: September - 12 - 2021

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320 County Road 730, Riceville, TN 37370 (MLS# 1136007)