$2,000,000
About this home
Step into history at "The Knoll," a remarkable 1911 landmark estate offered for the first time in over 60 years. Perched atop a high rise with views of the Mill River, this extraordinary 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home combines timeless craftsmanship, rich local history, and exceptional development potential. Grand Interior Spaces Spanning 4,790 sq ft, the main residence opens to a grand foyer with a sweeping curving staircase and excellent flow throughout: Living & Entertaining: A spacious living room with a cozy fireplace and sunroom—both accessing a classic covered wrap-around porch. Dining & Kitchen: A handsome, wood-paneled formal dining room connected via a butler’s pantry to an updated modern kitchen with a sunny breakfast area. Main Floor Bonus: A cozy family room with built-in bookcases, a private home office, and a half bath. Upper Level Living Quarters Primary Suite: Features a fireplace, walk-in closets, full in-suite bath, and private access to a screened porch overlooking the grounds. Guest Rooms: Four additional large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Storage: A massive walk-up attic and full basement with a laundry room provide endless storage. Outbuildings & Rich Heritage Once operating as a cherished local bed & breakfast and a historic strawberry farm, the property retains incredible period charm:Carriage House & Barn: An original 2-car carriage house garage, a secondary 2-car garage, a historic small barn, and original horse stables offer ideal space for equestrian, hobby, or studio conversion. he Mill River, recalling its heritage when hay was grown on-site for carriage horses.Unmatched Investment & Development Potential 7 Approved Building Lots: Ample prime frontage along North Main Street offers approved potential for 7 additional residential lots without sacrificing the main estate’s privacy. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, restored boutique venue, or strategic residential development project, "The Knoll" represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 73582598
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 13
- On market date
- September 25, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Lot size
- 25.85 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
- District
- Northampton
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.0:1
- District
- Northampton
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
- District
- Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
Walkability
Blended score for Northampton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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