ADDITIONAL INFO ON 6442 REEDY BRANCH RD……
This home is TRULY one of a kind! It was custom built for the present owners and no
expense was spared when it came to details. She owns an antique shop, SOUTHERN
CHARM in downtown Winterville and is a professional Caterer.
I’m so afraid I’ll miss a detail; but here goes….
This fine home is constructed with a Brick exterior which has highlights of Stone and a
few areas have vinyl which favors wood. There is a magnificent entry with a cypress
barrel shaped ceiling over the entry of the expansive slate covered porch. All windows
and doors where manufactured by Anderson. The front entry doors are solid mahogany
and set the tone for a “Southwestern” flair which carries on throughout the home. The
back of the home is flanked by a HUGE slate covered terrace which allows plenty of
space for entertaining. An arbor has been constructed overhead the main section of the
terrace for ease of dining on very hot or rainy days. Adjoining the terrace is a
FABULOUS screened “outside” living area highlighted by a soaring cypress ceiling,tiled
flooring and a full brick Fireplace which adds atmosphere on cool evenings.There is a
Sound system with speakers that run throughout the entire downstairs and out onto the
terrace and outside living porch.
Double French doors lead from this porch/liv. area to the the warm, inviting “Keeping” or
Family room which features a barrel shaped cypress ceiling,and a stone Fireplace with
gas logs which is flanked by custom built-in bookcases. This area is open to the
magnificent Kitchen which is a “cook’s dream. A professional stainless Thermador Gas
Stove with convection oven is highlighted by a lovely Mexican mosaic backsplash and
has a pot filler faucet which any gourmet cook will love.There is an abundance of
gorgeous cabinetry with lots of drawers and counter space. The triple stainless sink is
enclosed in a huge island which overlooks the Keeping room and allows the cook to
converse with her quests or view the large flat screen tv above the fireplace. The island
features a spacious bar overhang which can accommodate additional diners when
needed. There is a lovely Breakfast area with windows which overlook the hugh terrace
and screened living area. Stainless appliances include an additional wall oven with
warming oven below, built-in microwave, the afore mentioned stove,a dishwasher and
French door refrigerator. Warm oak flooring is found throughout this area as well as in
the rest of the home both upstairs and down. The only exceptions are the two Bonus
rooms which have heavy berber carpet and of course, tile in all of the 4 and one half
baths.
A small hall area is off the kitchen and leads to a most unique half bath which features
hand -made true terra cotta on the floor and a hand-painted Mexican china sink bowl.
Also off the small hallway which leads from the spacious double garage, is one of the
loveliest laundry /butler’s pantries you will ever have the pleasure of working in. It has
an abundance of white cabinets which have tile counters and a colorful Mexican tiled
backsplash. The owner had her favorite English designed antique stained glass window
built-in the wall facing the front porch as a special accent. There is a nice porcelain sink
which helps out when one has heavy entertaining to do. There is also a large side-byside refrigerator which definitely comes in handy for entertaining. You will not believe
the counter space! You can tell a professional “Caterer” designed this fabulous room.
The hall also feeds into what is presently used as a “Parlor” or Living Room but was
originally designed as the Formal Dining room. This rooms opens into what is currently
the HUGE Formal Dining which features one of the most beautiful custom staircases
you have ever seen. It is constructed of solid oak and has heavy iron spindles
highlighting the winding handrail. The large landing has a rounded end and makes you
want to play out “Romeo and Juliet” every time you pause there. There is a tremendous
catwalk which spans the length of the formal areas and it features most unusual iron
sections which were imported from England. This is just one example of the truly
UNIQUE details which make this home “one of a kind.”
The gorgeous catwalk overlooks an impressive 2 story Foyer which features massive
solid wood entrance doors which have an arched window above them which allows one
to see the winding driveway from upstairs. Oversized Italian travestine marble flooring
and wood wainscoating reaching an height of 8 feet complete a majestic look to
welcome your quests.This majestic Foyer leads into the impressive current Dining
Room which has a soaring 2 story vaulted, angled ceiling and a wall of tall windows
which give a wonderful view of the fabulous slate terrace. A custom brick niche with
glass display shelving accents the opposite wall from the gorgeous winding staircase.
Of course, a massive wrought Iron Chandelier completes this lovely picture. Several
wedding related parties have been hosted in these lovely living areas and most were for
parties up to 50-60 people.
Also on the bottom floor, you will find Bedroom # 2 which was initially supposed to be a
study, but the owners made it into a bedroom for their youngest son. What little boy or
girl wouldn’t love the custom shelving that runs about a foot below the ceiling (even in
the closet). It was built to accommodate a train that can literally ride around the top of
the entire room. If the new owner’s wanted to use the room for a study, I bet many a
man might enjoy cranking up the train and taking it for a spin to distract him from the
worries of the world. There is an adjacent full bath which provides a 2nd bath for visitors.
Finally, downstairs we find the spacious Master Suite which one enters through double
pine doors which lead into a private area with the Master Bath entrance to the right. Of
course, the Bath is special and there is a large Mexican mosaic on the floor in front of
the large whirlpool tub. A large tiled shower with several shower heads and glass doors
is at the end of the tub. There are individual vanity areas with a built-in linen closet
separating them. A soothing color enhances the walls and the black ceiling
compliments the mirrors over the vanities. The roomy Master Bedroom is accented with
a trey ceiling and has plenty of room for large pieces of furniture. There is a very large
walk-in-closet and also a private sitting room with it’s on beautiful chandelier which
provides a hide-a-way for Mom to escape for a cup of hot tea.
Upstairs are two spacious 12x14 Bedrooms which also have niches large enough to
accommodate a desk where one can sit and study their books or stare out the large
windows which frame a picture of the winding driveway and surrounding peaceful
setting. Bedroom # 4 has a regular walk-in closet and is the only bedroom in the house
which does not have it’s own private bath. But the bathroom is directly across the hall
from the door, so it’s very convenient. Right past this Bedroom is a small library nook
where one could curl up and enjoy a book on a rainy afternoon. The larger of the two
Bonus rooms is off this room. It is approx. 17x25 and has room enough to
accommodate a lot of furniture or exercise equipment. There is eve storage off of this
room and a floored walk-in-attic adjacent to the library.
Separated by the breathtaking “catwalk” which overlooks the soaring Foyer and Huge
Dining room, you can’t help but stop and stare out at the serene scenery which all the
windows expose has you walk down to the other end of this spacious second floor.
There is a second Bedroom as large as the other with green walls that shout out “A
teenage girl lives in here!” And what a lucky teen girl she is because she has a spacious
private bath with a garden tub, a long vanity with a vanity area where she can sit down
and “primp” to her heart’s desire. There is a hand painted Mexican china bowl sink
featuring happy fish which swim around to their heart’s desire. Adjacent to this “girl’s
dream bath” is a huge walk-in-closet which has to be the envy of all her friends. Down
another hallway from this teen’s room is a second bonus room, not as large as the
other, but another “hide-a-way” for studying or dreaming.That completes the verbal tour
of the inside of this special home. I hope it helps you picture this special “Rural Retreat”.
There is a security system which is currently not activated. The HVAC system was
installed by T & T Heating and Cooling . It has 4 units, 2 on each end of the house.
The heating system is fueled by gas but it is a hot water heat which is more economical.
There is an 80 gal. hot water heater upstairs.
Outside there is plenty of room to roam through paths in the surrounded woods or toss
a football with your buddies. Approximately 4 acres that are cleared for the area
surrounding the house and this acreage accommodates an enormous 36x64’ metal pole
built building with an attached shelter that runs the length of one side. When you live on
this mini Ponderosa, you have to have somewhere to park all the vehicles and trucks.
The current owners have a horse and 2 miniature horses which roam in the vicinity of
the barn. There is an old historic barn which was moved on the property for sentimental
reasons and a shelter was attached to it to accommodate the horses and equipment. I
hope you have enjoyed reading about this special Rural Retreat hidden down a long
path off Reedy Branch Rd.