Welcome to Whispering Waters Estate, an enchanting property featuring sweeping Grandfather Mountain views and over 1,500 feet of river frontage along the Watauga River. Nestled on meticulously landscaped grounds spanning over eight acres, this estate comprises several distinctive structures: the Primary Residence, the restored Shulls General Store, and the original Shulls family homeplace. Originally the core of the Historic Shulls Mill community, this versatile estate has also served as a horse farm and a picturesque wedding venue. The main residence, a mid-century modern was designed by renowned architect Gilbert Spindel in 1972. The design features three bedrooms, two-and-a half baths, a spacious great room with a custom fireplace with slate floor, a kitchen, office and music room. The layout centers around an 18ft tall dining room with transom windows and yet another slate floor. The Shulls General Store, circa 1860 has been restored, featuring original wide plank floors and feather board siding. It includes a kitchen, full bath, a guest suite upstairs, and an additional two baths downstairs for the convenience of guests. Adjacent to the store is a transformed six-bay horse barn renovated in 2018 into a 1700 sf event venue with brick paver floors, elegant chandeliers and vintage sconces. Dating back to 1850, the third structure is the original Shulls family home, repurposed over the years as a garden house with two stalls. Follow the evergreen allée/promenade to the riverfront, with breathtaking views of Grandfather Mountain. This property invites creativity, ideal for uses ranging from a private estate to a restaurant conversion, hunting/fishing club or special events. The river frontage is currently leased for fly fishing. Whispering Waters is a property that must be seen to be fully appreciated, showcasing unique architecture, thoughtful design, and limitless possibilities. 2 hours from Charlotte and Greensboro airport.
For sale
$3,495,000
274 Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607
3beds
2,555sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
8.06 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,368/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom fireplaceVintage sconcesMeticulously landscaped groundsSweeping grandfather mountain viewsBrick paver floorsMid-century modern designElegant chandeliers
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2024 at 09:42am
Listed by:
Morgan Beck-Herdklotz (828)387-1897,
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 250910
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Second Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,197
- Total interior livable area: 2,555 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,555
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Other, Private, See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, River Access, Stream
Lot
- Size: 8.06 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Living Quarters, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1889939020000
- Zoning description: Business/Comm,Multi-Family,Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Other,See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boone
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $630,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,893
- Date on market: 7/14/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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