Own a piece of history of this magnificent nostalgic residence once owned by the Rust family! This renowned residence is situated on 1.78 acres bordering the Old Catawba River. The main level features two bedroom/bathroom suites as well as the family room with fireplace, spacious kitchen, the exquisite library and an additional bedroom. The upper level hallway leads to a bedroom/bathroom suite, an additional bedroom, and the upper deck area. From the southern end of the home, the windows unveil amazing views of the rushing river. Entertain family & friends in the courtyard or relax in the gazebo. On the riverbank, nap on a hammock, skip some rocks, or launch a kayak. Less than 1 mile to Lake James! This residence is designer owned, featured in an article in Our State Magazine Nov 2021. The seller is motivated and selling "As Is/Where is. The chapel & cottage are not included. Send email to listing agent for instructions and information before showing request.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.48 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,848
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
3762
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
CON
LAKE OVERLAY
Conservation District
The Conservation (CON) District allows low density residential development and associated uses in order to provide adequate protection for environmental areas and wildlife habitats, protect viable working farms, maintain the integrity or rural viewsheds, and limit the amount of potential property damage associated with existing natural hazards.; The Conservation District (CON) is primarily designed to prevent large numbers of housing units from impacting rural landscapes. Developers shall locate structures on appropriate portions of the landscape utilizing a maximum density calculation of one unit per three acres of total project area. Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible.