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Archive for the ‘ Chateau ’ Category

508 Fulton St S, Salisbury, NC – $2.3 Million
8 bed, 5.5 bath, 9500 square feet. Known as the Hambley-Wallace House. From the Preservation North Carolina site,

“The Hambley-Wallace House was built in 1901–1903 by E. B. C. Hambley, a British-born mining engineer. Leo Wallace Sr. purchased the house in 1927 and the Wallace family has occupied the residence since that time. The home is in very good condition and has had few alterations. It survives today in a truly remarkable, high state of preservation, which reflects the very intelligent, unstinting stewardship of the Leo Wallace Jr. family. It is a pivotal historic structure and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This mansion is among the most ambitious of its era in the Piedmont area of North Carolina and a prime example of the Chateauesque style as modeled by the famed Biltmore House. The house was designed by Charlotte architect Charles Cook and erected by the Lazenby Brothers Construction Company. The design of the grounds was completed by Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc. of Philadelphia.

The exterior of the house is gray granite and pumpkin-colored brick. Built of the finest material available in the opening years of the 20th century, it is constructed of native Rowan county granite, brick, slate, tiles, stained glass, and native and imported woods. The property is located in a suburban estate-like setting on grounds enclosed by a low granite wall. The house stands stately, but unpretentiously, in the West Square Historic District, a neighborhood of stylish, substantial brick, frame, and stone houses from the 1810s to the 1930s.”

If you never have clicked on a link ever in your life, at least view the virtual tour. You must check out the additional pics! Pink lovers, the bathroom of your dreams, you don’t want to miss out on the pink tiled bathroom included in the virtual tour! Detail lovers, you’re going to be amazed by the amount of details that went into this house!

Here is the street view. What an awesome piece of architecture!

Manchester, MA – $12.25 Million
This has been on the market for years. Originally was around $23 million, it has come down in price…a bit. This has been owned by the same person since 1944. Known as ‘The Wyck Estate’ it is a replica of a French Chateau with bricks imported from France. Has marble fireplaces, carved wood and ornate stonework. Can you believe this is only a summer house? 11 beds, 8.5 baths, 12082 square feet on 7.85 acres.