"El Taarn" is one of Tryon's grand, historic homes. Built in 1921 on a narrow mountain spur to be the studio home of collectible artist Homer Ellertson.... a work of art in itself, it features a polygonal tower with Tudor copper doors and winding staircases. French doors open to private balconies feature custom ironwork designed by Ellertson. Windows abound and serve as a frame to view the gardens and rock lined paths below with expansive views of the mountains in the winter. Interior features include a formal dining room off the kitchen with numerous built in shelves and cabinets and French doors opening to a fabulous screened porch. The Living Room also has built ins and a masonry fireplace fitted with gas logs and hardwood floor. There is a breakfast area in the kitchen and it opens to a sun room with tile floor. The second level features hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom with exposed beams, built ins, and a spacious dressing room lined with closets and a full bath. Off the hall is the "dog watch", where Ellertson's dog could keep is eye on guests entering the front gate. There is also a guest bedroom with it's own full bath on the opposite end of the hall. The third floor is the location of the great room that served as the studio for Homer Ellertson, as well as a very spacious additional guest bedroom and bath. The basement level is walk out and contains the mechanical components for the house as well as a full bath and bedroom. There is also a spacious storage room and shop area. Other household features include an elevator that goes from the basement up to the third floor, individual cooling units are in all rooms and also the basement level bedroom which serves as both heat and air. This unique property offers sophisticated and inspirational setting well worth consideration!
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