16412 Pineapple Hwy, Forest Home, AL 36030

Pine Flat Estate (circa 1825) is a 4,960 sqft. country home built by William Carter, one of the earliest pioneer settlers of Butler county. The two storied residence sits grandly at the end of a long promenade surround by mature azaleas, camellias, and large stately trees. The front of the house features a wide yet deeply recessed two story front porch. The porch is intimate enough to enjoy an afternoon tea but large enough to have a party. The original double front doors open to a grand central hall with a sweeping staircase with a voluted balustrade. To the left of the hall is the massive living room with gas burning fireplace, pocket doors, tall transoms and original hand made woodwork. There is a front facing sunroom with lovely bay window and has a door to the lovely front porch. The dining room is grand in size and can easily seat a party of 12+ and is finished with a corner fireplace & lovely decor. Additionally, on the main floor is very a large bedroom suite with fireplace, ensuite bath with antique clawfoot tub. The rear of the home has a large den and wonderful eat-in country kitchen, that is complete with custom pine cabinets. Upstairs there are 4 more bedrooms all with ensuite baths. Some bedrooms have original fireplace mantles, while all the bedrooms have light filled windows that look out to the gorgeous property. Home features wide-plank heart pine floors and hand-hewn plank walls. Out back, guests can enjoy the in-ground gunite swimming pool, the large patio and a trellised pergola. The yard has been beautifully planted and has an irrigation/sprinkler system on a pump system. The property features several additional structures including a horse barn/stable, 2 story smoke house (allegedly the only on in the state of Alabama) a pump house, the cooks houses and a 2 + car garage. Out front near the road, is an air-conditioned old fashion country store that is used for old fashion hoedowns. or just playing billiard with friends. Home sits on 11+ acres but also includes an additional 45 timbered acres reached by a cleared trail. The rear acreage has a winding stream, steel bridge and a hunting lookout tower/ deer stand. Property has been used as a weekend retreat and hunting camp for a few years but was previously a successful bed & breakfast. Home has been featured in many magazines and publications over the years and is know for its inviting charm and relaxed elegance. Home will convey all items currently on premises (including furniture but excluding family photos, two deer heads and a buffet) Additional acreage is available for purchase but must coincide with the purchase of the Pine Flat estate. Property is conveniently located off I65 between Greenville and Pine Apple. Home is on city water but has a well for the pool and garden irrigation system. Now is the perfect opportunity to own this historic estate. All measurements are approximate and not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information deemed important to the purchase of this property. 2023-10-11