Welcome to classic estate living at its absolute finest on sought-after Founders Drive. Spanning over 6,500 square feet on a pristine 1.25-acre lot, this custom-built legacy home skips the short-lived trends in favor of true, timeless luxury designed to be enjoyed for generations. From casual weekend gatherings to grand-scale entertaining, every corner of this property is built for living well. Unwind in the massive primary sanctuary featuring a cozy sitting area with its own fireplace, wet bar, and wine fridge. The 5-star spa bath boasts imported Italian marble, classic brass fixtures, dual vanities, a double shower, and a authentic tiled hammam steam room. Enjoy indoor-outdoor resort living year-round with a luxury gunite indoor spa framed by a wall of windows that look out to an expansive flagstone patio, complete with a stone outdoor fireplace and full outdoor kitchen. At the heart of the home, an oversized chef’s kitchen comes equipped with a JennAir gas range, dual sinks, and imported granite, seamlessly flowing into a formal dining area complete with a dedicated bar and ice maker. Retreat to quiet spaces like the main-floor mahogany library with its warm fireplace, or the upper-level reading room that opens directly to a private stone deck. Accommodating guests is effortless with an entire self-contained apartment offering a private entrance, full kitchen, bedroom, and laundry. Featuring 6 spacious bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and meticulous restorations throughout, this legacy property is a rare opportunity to own a true architectural statement piece.
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground, Indoor, Heated
- Heating System:
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Zoned
- Basement:
- Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Partially Finished
- Fireplace:
- Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas Log, Outside, Other - See Remarks
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Patio, Balcony, Covered
- Parking:
- Attached Garage
- Exterior Features:
- In-Ground Irrigation, Rooftop Terrace
- Interior Features:
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Built-in Features, Split Bedroom, Central Vacuum, Storage
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
- Pool Private Yn:
- 1
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Washer/Dryer
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Henderson
- City:
- Flat Rock
- Street:
- Kenmure
- Zipcode:
- 28731
- Street:
- Founders
- Street Number:
- 117
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W83° 32' 1.2''
- Latitude:
- N35° 14' 45.4''
- Directions:
- Take Greenville Highway to Kenmure Drive. Security Guard at Gate will greet you. Take Kenmure Dr. past the golf course and clubhouse about 1.5 miles up from the gatehouse. Turn left at Bellshire Drive and right on Brook Hollow Drive. Brook Hollow will turn to Founders Drive at the curve. House will be on left side. (Address numbers on right hand side will increase faster than the left hand side)
- Elementary School:
- Hillandale
- High School:
- East Henderson
- Middle School:
- Flat Rock
- Office Name:
- Keller Williams Professionals
- Agent Name:
- CRE Still
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- Gated, Golf, Pond, Clubhouse, Walking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Putting Green, Indoor Pool
- Construction Materials:
- Hard Stucco
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 3
- Levels:
- One and One Half
- Lot Features:
- Green Area, Wooded, Corner Lot
- Water Source:
- City
- Association Fee:
- 1783
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 80243
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM12570
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-27T09:01:06Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-10-26T16:16:41Z
Residential For Sale
117 Founders Drive, Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4392476
- Price :
- $1,499,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 7
- Half Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 5,798 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2001
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 5
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
