Unprecedented opportunity to acquire three and a half acres in historic Laurel Park with breathtaking views of Johns River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain.Merlin's Glen offers estate sized property with privacy and solitude just a five minute w walk from the heart of Blowing Rock. The meandering driveway winds through rhododendron and trees to unveil the magnificent setting for the house. Either restore the existing house or build the dream home of your own design.The house consists of nearly 8,000 square feet with eleven bedrooms and bathrooms. The original portion of this home was built in 1917 with a large addition added in 1994. The great room has beautiful paneling and a magnificent fireplace. The expansive property extends all the way to Globe Road affording complete view control. Hear the sound of Glen Burney Falls from the porches. This property also has a detached two car garage with guest quarters upstairs Exquisite stone walls grace the property. Stone outcroppings. This house has been used as a summer cottage by the same family for over one hundred years and is being sold as-is. Please see attached video to fully appreciate this amazing, one of a kind property.