579 Lexington Dr Greenville, NC 27834
MLS #100434435

For Sale

US $1,640,000

This Graceful Southern Estate is Truly One-of-a-Kind
This breathtakingly beautiful property sits on 10.97 acres in the private, covenant-protected development of Rock Springs, just minutes from Greenville, NC. The home's beauty shows immediately as you enter the circular drive and are greeted by this home's crisp white-columned front porch, second-floor balcony, and accessible ''widow's watch". The interior offers a unique combination of elegance and comfort and includes 4 Bedrooms, Office, Bonus Room, Gathering Room, Formal Dining Room, a Library/Music Room, Den and Sunroom. The home has a downstairs primary suite with fireplace, en-suite and sitting area. The sunroom opens onto a stone and brick veranda with gazebo and overlooks the manicured grounds, stables, and fenced Pasture. Additional features include - the marble entry foyer with 20 ft. ceiling, interior Juliette balconies overlooking the foyer, a screened porch breezeway, double-sided stone fireplace to den and sunroom with gas lighter, solid spiral staircase as second stairs, 3 fireplaces, handicapped accessible bathroom, laundry room down and up, and a large butlers pantry. The 3 Bay Garage has 2 rooms for projects or storage and a pull-down attic.
The manicured backyard is a garden enthusiast's paradise with beautifully laid pavers, large boxwoods, and a rose garden.
The one-of-a-kind timber-frame barn was custom-built by award-winning builder/designer, Clay Chapman and is an equestrian's dream. The barn is fully functioning with 4 stalls, tack room, washroom, cold and hot water, is plumbed for a half bath, and has blanket and saddle racks, custom feeding bins and loft storage sealed to reduce dust. The barn, turn out paddocks, pasture and fencing layout have all been carefully designed for ease of operation as well as the horses' well-being and care. "The development features a riding trail for additional recreational activities.
The barn and grounds provide space for new owners' customization with plenty of space for a pool and/or tennis courts and the barn would convert easily to a charming guest cottage, pool house etc. - the possibilities are boundless.
Conveniently located within miles of Greenville, ECU Medical Center, ECU Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.