A calming retreat, the "Holler" is located within minutes to Marshall on 52 private acres with rolling hayfields, hiking trails close by and vast mountain views. The house was built at the head of the holler at a slightly higher elevation and overlooks a huge lawn and pond filled with Goldfish and Operatic Bullfrogs. Wild turkeys, rabbits and deer are a regular site and the occasional Bear.
Bleu, a tall Blue Herron is a regular a the Pond's Goldfish sushi bar.
The property was formerly owned by WWI Army General Rector whom is buried with his family and ancestors dating back to early 1800's. Rector Cemetery is above the Hayfield and an easy hike.
Option 1: Upstairs
The house is an Upside Down design with open Kitchen Living and Dinning area, 15ft vaulted ceiling, full bath and Master Bedroom Upstairs. Perfect for couples or small families with children and comfortably sleeps 4-5 Guests
Option 2: Entire House
For Groups and Large Families, the Downstairs- Entire House is available at a Higher Rate. Contact Owner for details and rates.
Downstairs has 2 Bedrooms,1 full bath and parking for 2-3 vehicle's. Both bedrooms have French Doors that open onto a Rock Patio. Downstair Master suite has King Bed and 2 tasteful Lazy-boy Rocker-recliners, Glass top Coffee table, large Dresser and Closet. Second Bedroom is smaller with Full size bed, Chest of Drawers and Armoire. Downstairs comfortably sleeps 4 guests.
Both Master Bedrooms Bedrooms have King beds,100% Cotton 800 Thread Count Sheets and King size pillows. Bedroom 3 has a full size bed and same style sheets and pillows.
There's also a very comfortable Queen Airbed that sits high and has the same quality sheets and pillows.
The Owner was a Chef-Caterer for over 20 years and designed the fully equipped Kitchen. The bar area has all the right tools needed for concocting Cocktails and appropriate glass and stemware to serve them in.
Bright Colorful Carnival style Stoneware for casual dinning OR Blue Willow China, linen napkins and appropriate stemware if you want to Get Fancy. The Dining Room table seats 8 comfortably plus 3 at the Bar and 4 on the Porch.
The open floor plan, Kitchen, Living and Dining Room has a 15 foot vaulted ceiling that extends on to the large porch and great for entertaining. The porch has great views of the valley and distant mountains and rolling hay fields waving in the wind.
Please note there are no other house's in view.
Enjoy mornings on the porch overlooking Paw Paw Valley with your favorite beverage. The pond is stocked with goldfish and visited by deer and a tall Blue Herron is a frequent diner. Spend evenings on the porch listening to the Bullfrog serenade from the pond illuminated by fireflies against a sunset sky.
A large Rock Firepit with wood and kindling is ready for you to enjoy. From there, walk the path through the meadow to the pond, and then try counting the fish.
Just 15 minutes from the Holler is Historic Downtown Marshall with a variety of food flavors / restaurants with just as many music venues for an evening out with local entertainment. Madison County's strong Musical and Artistic heritage is its richness.
Asheville is located just 30 minutes away and offers an extension of the wonders of our community.
Regional outdoor activities include White Water Rafting, Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, Many Hiking Trails most of which are protected by Pisgah National Forest. Hot Springs is short Scenic Drive and the Appalachian Trail is part of Main St. Hot Springs get its name from the Natural Hot Mineral Springs making it thriving Tourist Destination dating back from the Turn of the Century and still in operation today. A perfect day in Hot Springs would be hiking or shopping followed by a relaxing soak in the Springs and a leisurely Lunch or Dinner in one of many restaurants.
Western NC is rich with Artists Studios and Galleries, Music venues, Micro breweries and Restaurants.
