8709 Hwy 226a Highway
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Est. $2,299/mo — See my rate
$516/Sq Ft
1 bd · 0 ba · 775 sqft · $516/sqft
About This Home
A truly remarkable piece of history, this log home stands as a living museum in the heart of Little Switzerland, North Carolina. Built in 1931 by W. R. Hollifield, the home was first owned by Arnold McKinney until 1937, when it was purchased by Dr. C. F. Sayles, who cherished the property through 1949, Then his widow sold it in 1962. There it became the beloved residence of Jack and Peggy Brown, who lived there until their passing, further deepening the home’s legacy as a place of long-term stewardship and memory.
The property has remained within a connected lineage of care, ultimately passing to the current seller through family inheritance following his mother’s passing. Rich with nearly a century of history, this residence offers a rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of Appalachian heritage in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 775
- Roomcount
- 5
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 0
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomlower
- 0
- Bedroomthird
- 0
- Bedroomupper
- 0
- Fullbathmain
- 0
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Fullbathlower
- 0
- Fullbaththird
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 0
- Halfbathlower
- 0
- Halfbaththird
- 0
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedroombasement
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 1
- Fullbathbasement
- 0
- Halfbathbasement
- 0
- Laundry Features
- None
- Sqftunheatedmain
- 0
- Interior Features
- Pantry
- Walk-In Pantry
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Sqftunheatedlower
- 0
- Sqftunheatedthird
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Sqftunheatedupper
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 775
- Sqftunheatedbasement
- 0
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Cabin
- Cottage
- Old World
- Rustic
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 775
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Open Parking
- true
- Parking Features
- Parking Space(s)
- Open Parking Spaces
- 4
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Outdoor Shower
- Construction Materials
- Log
- Wood
- Patio And Porch Features
- Front Porch
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Orchard(s)
- Hilly
- Private
- Sloped
- Steep Slope
- Wooded
- Views
- Lot Size Acres
- 1
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Horse Amenities
- None
- Other Structures
- Shed(s)
- Lot Size Dimensions
- Unknown
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Dirt Floor
- Unfinished
- Foundation Details
- Basement
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- None
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- No
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R
Listed by Wendy Sue Smith (828-385-6497) · ENRG Global Realty LLC (828-674-7582)
Location
- Address
- 8709 Hwy 226a Highway
- City
- Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Schools
- Elementary
- Unspecified
- Middle
- Unspecified
- High
- Unspecified
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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