The exterior asymmetry of the home, coupled with the rock fireplace, the steep pitch of the roof, and the corner lot give 10 Hillswick the prominence and beauty properly accorded to one of the oldest and largest homes in the historic Gillette Woods neighborhood of Tryon. Architect J. Foster Searles' 1933 masterpiece is still largely as it was, while lovingly updated and with the newly constructed additions of a gracious screen porch, an elegant carriage house, and most recently, era-appropriate Anderson windows in the living room and den. The home, with its soaring two-story living room letting in the woodsy light everywhere, is only minutes from the vibrant downtown Tryon restaurants and arts venues. So many irreplaceable details - solid wood doors with original glass knobs and nickel hardware, original casement windows. An exceptional home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
1.79 acresLot Size
$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeff Byrd• Walker Wallace and Emerson Realty
Bought with Kim Karaman• Town & Country Realty of the Carolinas
Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), CO Detector, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Generator, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Natural Gas, Network Ready, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stucco
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Screened
Doors Windows: g-Insulated Door(s),Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Fence, Shed(s), Wired Internet Available
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Upper Level Garage
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Green Area, Long Range View, Mountain View
Lot Size Area: 1.79
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Natural Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Other - See Media/Remarks
HOA Information
Association Name: Gillette Woods Association
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: Optional
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Tryon, take Hwy. 176 south to the Tryon IGA Supermarket on the right. Turn just past the IGA onto Carolina Drive and proceed on Carolina past Glenwalden Circle and Laurel Avenue to 10 Hillswick at corner of Carolina and Braewick.
Community Information
Community Features: Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: T15-C3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 3971
Living Area: 4374
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1718
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2253
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 403
Building Area Total: 4374
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Basement Outside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: Two Story/Basement
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Transit
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi
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Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.75M
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