Properties

Property Description

The Taylor House Inn ~ an important piece of Valle Crucis history and an iconic High Country property, brimming with storybook-like charm and offering potential for a number of uses. Nestled just down the street from the original Mast General Store and in close proximity to Valle Crucis Park and the Watauga River, this 3.9+ acre property offers a 7-bedroom/7.5-bath main home, 2 bedroom/2 bath guest home, additional guest cottage, storage & multi-use building, and a detached garage on flat, usable yards with wooded acreage behind (trail potential!) & the sites & sounds of Crab Orchard Creek just across the road. The Taylor House or main home, originally built ~1911 by Squire Taylor himself, lies on the National Register of Historic Places. The perfect place for a homestead, family estate/legacy property, turnkey Inn or B&B, commercial office, or more, this property offers easy access year-round on state-maintained roads and level driveway. The large farmhouse front porch of the Taylor House Inn is the perfect place for overlooking the yards and pastoral mountain views. On the main level, find a formal entry/foyer, living room, den/study, formal dining room, commercial kitchen, primary suite, office, and mudroom – just across the stone patio from the ‘Milk House’, an unfinished storage building housing the laundry room. Off the second level landing, find four bedroom/bathroom suites as well as an additional bedroom and full bath. The third level offers a spacious suite with full bath open to a sitting area. The guest home or ‘Red Cottage’ offers living & kitchenette, primary suite with jetted tub/tiled shower, + guest suite. The other guest cottage, or ‘Flower Cottage,’ offers bonus space + full bath – set up as sleeping area. A detached garage sits next to the flat, usable yards that surround the structures. Fully furnished – minor exceptions! Amenities: high-speed internet, security system, gazebo, some original glass windows & tubs (~1911).

Features
Heating System:
Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Oil
Cooling System:
None, Window Unit(s)
Fireplace:
Den, Living Room, Other - See Remarks, Gas Unvented
Patio:
Front Porch, Covered, Porch, Other - See Remarks
Parking:
Detached Garage
Architectural Style:
Traditional, Farmhouse, Cottage
Flooring:
Wood, Carpet, Tile
Interior Features:
Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
Laundry Features:
Other - See Remarks, Outside
Sewer:
Other - See Remarks, Septic Installed
Appliances
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Other
Address Map
Country:
US
State:
NC
County:
Watauga
City:
Banner Elk
Street:
None
Zipcode:
28604
Street:
NC Highway 194
Street Number:
4584 & 4582
Street Suffix:
None
Longitude:
W82° 12' 54.3''
Latitude:
N36° 11' 57.7''
Directions:
From the intersection of Hwy 105 and Broadstone Rd (between Boone and Banner Elk), take Broadstone Rd for approximately 2.9 miles. Turn left onto Highway 194 S (just past the Mast Store Annex on your right). Continue for approximately 0.9 miles, and the property will be on your right. Shown by appointment only, no drive-bys!!!
Street Dir Suffix:
S
Neighborhood
Elementary School:
Valle Crucis
High School:
Watauga
Middle School:
Watauga
MLS Addon
Office Name:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties
Agent Name:
Jay Vincent
TaxAnnualAmount:
$0
TaxAssessedValue:
$0
AssociationFee:
$0
Additional Information
Construction Materials:
Wood
Foundation Details:
Crawl Space
Garage:
1
Levels:
Three
Previous Price:
1350000
Video Url:
https://www.relahq.com/mls/191905701
Virtual Tour:
https://www.relahq.com/mls/191905701
Water Source:
Other - See Remarks, Well, Shared Well
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id:
96706
List Office Mls Id:
6706
Listing Term:
Cash,Conventional
Mls Status:
Active
Modification Timestamp:
2026-06-12T13:53:05Z
Originating System Name:
Canopy
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Status Change Timestamp:
2025-06-20T16:04:04Z

Residential For Sale

4584 & 4582 Nc Highway 194 S None, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604

7 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
4,853 Sqft
$1,250,000
Listing ID #4269014
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
4269014
Price :
$1,250,000
View :
Mountain(s)
Bedrooms :
7
Bathrooms :
8
Half Bathrooms :
1
Square Footage :
4,853 Sqft
Year Built :
1911
Status :
Active
Full Bathrooms :
7
Property Sub Type :
Single Family Residence
Roof:
Metal, Other - See Remarks
Agent info
Contact Agent
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