831 Henley Place Charlotte Home

Enjoy neighborhood walks under century-old oaks and poplars. Walk the dog around the lake at Freedom Park. You’re going to love the Myers Park lifestyle. 831 Henley Place is as convenient as it gets -  You’re minutes from everything – Uptown, I-277, Freedom Park and the Sugar Creek Greenway, fine restaurants, the Myers Park churches, major shopping, the hospitals, the doctor’s and dentists’ offices, and the Y.

 

831 Henley Place is a unique, one-of-a-kind home that offers high ceilings, exquisite architectural details, rich restored hardwood floors, and the best paint job you’ve ever seen. The attractive front elevation pulls you in to the deep terra cotta tile covered front porch. Open the original 81-year-old 4’ wide front door and enjoy the details – round top door, lovely winding stairs, and striking formal areas. Greet your guests and neighbors in the spacious Living Room with pretty moldings, lots of large true divided light windows, and gas fireplace with marble hearth and surround. Entertain the whole family and friends on holidays and special occasions in the splendid formal Dining Room, with the original restored Town and Country wallpaper, crown and chair moldings, and double doors leading to the Breakfast Room. Start your day right in the cute Breakfast Room with two original corner cupboards. Relax in the evening in the cozy Den with built-in shelves and vintage fireplace with marble hearth and surround and wood mantle. The Den leads out onto the terra cotta screened porch, a great place to enjoy breakfast and relax and watch the birds.

 

The bedrooms are spacious and the baths and plumbing were redone about 6 years ago. A large sliding stairs pulls down to access the HUGE attic for storage or future square footage. 

 

The yard and gardens are lovely, with little meditation areas here and there. Ancient oak and deodora cedar trees offer shade from the summer sun. 

 

Over the 2-car garage is an excellent mother-in-law or guest apartment, with two large rooms with high ceilings, a great full bath, and a surprise – a private screened porch off the back – a great place to hide away, take a nap, or read.

 

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With 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, more than 2,700 square feet, PLUS a fabulous 600 square foot garage studio or apartment with full bath for a total of more than 3,300 s.f., 5 bedrooms, and 3 ½ baths, Plus a 2-car garage, there is room for everybody to spread out.