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Halls full of history

$2.4 million historic ‘Huntlyholme’ for sale

Aerial photograph of white house with green roof. A circular driveway leads to the front. A carriage house and backyard are also visible.

The backyard is large enough for tennis or pickleball courts, a swimming pool, or garages. | Photo courtesy of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate

“Huntlyholme” is a 100-year-old Georgian Revival-style home that sits on 1.82 acres. The property at 2900 Country Club Rd. is listed for $2.7 million. It’s one that Realtor Mary Gettys Hardwick says is unlike anything else she’s sold.

“I’ve been selling real estate for 30 years and this is probably one of the finest homes I have ever listed.”

The history

Despite its age, the home has only had three owners. Furniture magnate BF Huntley hired architects Charles Barton Keen and William Roy Wallace to design the home. It was complete in 1924. Huntley died a year later but his widow, Josephine, continued to call it home for 22 years.

The Huntley children sold the home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte in 1948. It served as the Villa Marie Anna Academy until 1953.

Nat and Marguerite Smith bought Huntlyholme in 1976 when Nat became associate dean of the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. They made some modifications to restore the home to its original state. Marguerite continued to live in the home after Nat’s death in 2008.

The property

The home is not currently on any type of National Register or list of local historic landmarks. Its original design has been preserved — it still has many of its original moldings, fireplace mantles, doors, and light switches. Hardwick says that’s rare for homes built in the 1920s that are still standing today.

“The house has not been changed. There have been a lot of updates as far as paint and that sort of thing, and of course the floors have been sanded and redone — but as far having the original flooring, everything is pretty spectacular.”

Wooden floors with tan interior. Double doors are beside a staircase. A brass chandelier hangs from the ceiling. — You have multiple ways to make a grand entrance.
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Photo courtesy of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate

The home’s interior is 7,930 sqft. Other unique property features include:

Nine bedrooms
Five bathrooms + two half bathrooms
A solarium
A butler’s pantry
10-ft ceilings in the main level living area
Heartland gas range, double oven, and wall oven
A fully renovated, one-story cottage house
30+ mature trees and shrubs

A designers showcase will take place Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. The event is free and open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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Events

Wednesday, March 27

Classic Easter Dinner | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Southern Home and Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem | $71 | Learn how to make Italian cookies, glazed ham, and other menu items to serve guests for an Easter meal.

Thursday, March 28

Mixxer Member Mixer | Thursday, March 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Winston-Salem Mixxer, Inc., 1375 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Mix, mingle, and collaborate with local artists + craftspeople while enjoying free snacks and drinks.
Night Church: An Immersive Theatrical Dance Party | Thursday, March 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem | $10-$30 | Explore music and dance the night away at D.O.S.E. Artist Collective’s annual meeting and fundraiser.

Friday, March 29

Dessert and Jazz Series | Friday, March 29 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Red Velvet Lounge, Village Inn Hotel and Event Center, 6205 Ramada Dr., Clemmons | $19 | The John Ray Trio will perform live while you enjoy drinks and desserts.
House Hangs | Friday, March 29 | 5-8 p.m. | SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | $0-$10, RSVP | Enjoy dinner from The Southern Wok and Robert Rust Foods, music from DJ p.s. edekot, and cocktails at the first event of the year.

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Plan Ahead

Add to cal: Face to Face Speaker Forum featuring Trevor Noah

You don’t want to miss this, Winston Salem: Emmy Award-winning comedian and bestselling author Trevor Noah is coming to town. | Photo courtesy of the Wake Forest Face to Face Speaker Forum

It’s just weeks away until comedian, author, and commentator Trevor Noah comes to LJVM Coliseum on Tuesday, April 30 — and tickets are selling fast.

Secure your spot for what will be a lively and dynamic evening with Trevor Noah moderated by journalist Sam Sanders as the final event of the season for Wake Forest University’s Face to Face Speaker Forum. Bonus: You’ll also be the first to hear the lineup for Face to Face’s exciting next season.

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News Notes

Shop

Sport your Twin City pride. Camel City Goods’s new “Local Legends” collection features well-known spots that have closed. Preorders are open for limited-run T-shirts featuring Skippy’s Hot Dogs, The Garage, and First Street Draught House — each shirt costs $30.

Opening

Twin City Sweets will reopen for the season on Wednesday, April 10. The ice cream stand at 2594 W. Clemmonsville Rd. serves creations like the Winston Worm, the Triad Triple Mint, and the Old Salem.

Announced

The Winston-Salem Dash will become the Winston-Salem Hype Hens for their game on Friday, May 10. The team will wear special jerseys and caps + will offer special ticket packages — a chicken coop that fans can interact with each home game will also be unveiled.

Civic

The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem’s housing voucher waiting list will reopen Tuesday, April 2 at 9 a.m. and will close Thursday, April 4 at 5 p.m. The waiting list for Section-8 housing last opened in December 2021 — more than 900 people are currently on it. (Triad City Beat)

Arts

It’s your last chance to take in the talents of 21 local and regional Black artists at Delta Arts Center (2611 New Walkertown Rd.). Paintings, sculptures, and other works that are part of the Artist Invitational will be on exhibit through Friday, March 29.

Try This

Learn how beer is made during a tour of Foothills Brewing. Show up to the Tasting Room (3800 Kimwell Dr.) at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month — tours are $20 and include a pint of your choice.

Pets

Spring is also kitten season. Volunteer to foster bottle-fed kittens through the Forsyth County Animal Shelter — email your name and phone number to rescue@forsyth.cc.

History

Uncover the untold stories of the global African American journey at the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston. This month, you can snag 10% off memberships with code IAAM24, and join member-only giveaways every Friday. Explore membership perks.*

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Learn

🐣 Spring chickens

What to know about owning chickens in Winston-Salem

Three chickens, a brown, a white, and a black and white one, roam in fallen leaves among trees. A chicken coop and shed are in the distance.

You can let chickens roam on your property, but they can’t get loose. | Photo by WStoday

These chickens may not be the Hype Hens, but the city has some eggs-pectations if you plan on owning any fowl. Allow us to break down the rules.

You no longer need a permit to raise chickens. You can have up to five hens or other fowl on your property — no roosters are allowed. In 2022, City Council also voted in favor of reducing the distance to property lines from 100 ft to 20 ft. When it comes to the location on your property, there are some additional rules:

Coops and runs must be in your backyard.
Runs must be enclosed and at least 4-ft high.
Runs must provide 10 sqft per chicken.
Coops must be inside the run.

If you’re raising chickens for meat, slaughtering must happen away from public view. Noisy birds can result in a class three misdemeanor + a fine up to $500. The Community Development Department is responsible for enforcing the rules.

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As a lover of history + old homes, the opportunity to tour Huntlyholme was a special experience. I have a small personal connection to the property, as well — William Roy Wallace is my husband’s great-grandfather.

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