Experience the timeless beauty and tasteful ambiance of this fully remodeled gracious estate home on 3.95 acres located in desirable Gillette Woods. Distinctive highlights include large bright rooms, high ceilings, elaborate moldings, numerous built-ins, 2-story foyer, six fireplaces, hardwood floors, elegant master suite, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, and handsome study. Private outdoor setting boasts stone patio with fireplace, beautiful landscaping, specialty gardens, fountain, gazebo and delightful guest cottage with exercise room. All within walking distance to quaint downtown Tryon.

The Residence | Completely upgraded, this grand Circa 1924 Colonial home retains the classic styling and elegance of a bygone era with all of today’s modern conveniences. Featuring approximately 4200 square feet of spacious living space, includes three bedrooms, four baths, powder room plus separate guest cottage. Architectural details are many and have been thoughtfully preserved. Large rooms and a great floor plan provide a wonderful flow for entertaining with easy access to additional outdoor living spaces.

Entry | A large welcoming foyer sets the tone for the rest of the home that speaks to quality craftsmanship and tasteful appointments. Original chestnut flooring, a graceful staircase with a hand-tooled walnut banister, ”Portuguese” tile wall fountain, and an old-fashioned “telephone niche” are just some of the outstanding features. Also offers an updated powder room with stone floor and brass round sink.

Livingroom | This grand room offers an exquisite space for guest entertainment or intimate family gatherings. Notice the original built-in bookcases, matching arched cornices, wood blinds, hardwood floors, high ceilings and fan, elaborate plaster moldings, and fireplace with lovely old-world Grecian frieze over the mantel.

Den | Next to the living room is this handsome study/media room with wood floors and beautiful windows overlooking the fountain and courtyard. At the rooms focal point is an exposed stone chimney with unvented gas log fireplace to make the room cozy on cool nights.  Also notice the matching bookcases with built-in wine racks and tongue and groove wooded ceiling above.

Kitchen | A handy butler’s pantry separates the dining room from this completely remodeled sunny and bright kitchen and adjoining keeping room. Designed for both function and ambiance, cooks will enjoy all new stainless appliances including a Wolf gas range, granite countertops, Corian sink with drainboard, center island with two stools and pot rack, and custom cabinetry. Notice the vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and tin backsplashes.

Keeping room | Previously the 'maids quarters' at the rear of the kitchen now serves as a comfortable sitting area with its own gas log fireplace and private bath. Perfect space to enjoy a cup of morning coffee or listen to the evening news while preparing dinner.

Dining room | Perfect for entertaining is this lovely large formal dining room just left of the foyer. Notice the fireplace, wainscoting, Italian chandelier, elaborate built-in corner cupboards, plaster ceiling and heavy crown moldings.

Architectural Details

Sun Porch | Enjoy leisurely afternoons in this delightful fully enclosed and heated sun room.  Notice the interesting ceiling design, detailed moldings, paddled ceiling fan, and flagstone floors.  Banks of windows keep this room sunny and bright year round and provide lovely views of backyard gardens. Accessible from both foyer and livingroom with French doors opening onto outdoor terrace.

Master Suite | Designed for soothing relaxation and total privacy, the spacious master bedroom boasts high ceilings and plenty of windows overlooking the estate grounds.  Notice comfortable seating area next to the gas log fireplace. Suite also includes His and Hers closets, built-in “night cubbies” on either side of the bed, a wall safe, ceiling fan and adjacent laundry room. The deep carpeting (hardwood floors underneath) creates a hushed and private ambiance for this intimate retreat.

Master Bath | Welcome to a luxurious private retreat.  This new master bath added in 2007 features a Jacuzzi tub, antique vanity, with double sinks, large tiled walk-in shower, 14-ft, high vaulted and beamed ceiling and a ventless gas fireplace. French door opens onto a private balcony. From this lofty vantage point you overlook the Charleston garden and gazebo and wooded privacy beyond.

Upstairs Landing | Maintaining the privacy of the master suite from the other bedrooms on the second floor, this large light-filled landing makes for an ideal reading nook or just a quiet place to check your emails. Boasts large walk-in cedar closet with attic access, and a built-in linen cupboard. Connecting hallway leads to guest wing on far side.

Guest Bedrooms | Beyond the second floor landing a separate hallway leads to two additional large bedrooms joined by a Jack-n-Jill full bath. Notice hardwood floors in both bedrooms and the original pedestal sink and beautiful stone floor in bathroom.

Guest Cottage | Only steps from the main residence is this quaint guest cottage tucked in the backyard. Constructed in 2008 from a carriage-style garage, now features one large bedroom, desk area and coffee/ breakfast bar, plus a full bath. Downstairs is a light and bright space perfect as an exercise room or artist studio. Also offers small workshop, potting shed and outdoor porch with sink for summer cooking.

Estate Grounds | Rosemont’s knoll-top location features 3.95 acres of stone patios, terraced lawn, mature landscaping and wooded privacy.  Plantings consist of a rose garden, perennials, rhododendrons, mountain laurel, azaleas, forsythia, boxwoods, and a variety of hardwoods surrounding the home. A beautiful fountain, gazebo, brick courtyard and croquet lawn further enhance its beauty and enjoyment. Chef’s will appreciate having their very own herb garden, grape vines and cultivated blackberries, blueberries and raspberries to add to culinary delights.

The Community | Gillette Woods is one of Tryons’ most desirable neighborhoods. Steeped in history, it is named after the famed actor William Gillette―best known for his writings of Sherlock Holmes. he first came to this area in the late 1800’s and bit by bit acquired 29tracts later to become part of the community we know today. Because of its history, natural beauty and close proximity to the delightful town of Tryon, this wonderful neighborhood has always enjoyed a mixture of year-round residents and seasonal vacationers. Whether you are in the mood for antiquing, visiting an art gallery, attending a play, or enjoying a gourmet dinner, it’s all only minutes away. Also conveniently located to I-26 and just 25 minutes to Spartanburg, Greenville and GSP International Airport.