| Pembroke 31321 | | |
1017 Camellia Drive
| 4 Bedrooms + 3.5 Baths | | | $725,000 | | | 3,432 Sq Ft |
Welcome to 1017 Camelia Drive
A brick formal entry with coach lights marks the entrance to this stately Neoclassical home built in 1978 by E.B. Miles, a prominent figure in the history of Pembroke's rebirth. Azaleas, Magnolias, and Crepe Myrtles opens to a circular drive surrounding a four tiered babbling fountain.
Mr. Miles was a councilman for the City of Pembroke from 1963 to 1983. During that time Pembroke upgraded its water system, constructed the city's first municipal sewage system, purchased its first firetruck, and built City Hall.
Having risen in has banking career from an assistant cashier in 1946 to president of the Pembroke State Bank, Edgar Billy Miles set out to build a grand estate in the heart of the town he loved. Located on 2.11 acres, directly across from the Pembroke Library, he chose a traditional plan that would embrace the romance of Southern living.
In true Classical Revival style, the full brick home has presense. Full height Corinthian columns grace the front porch, topped with a front facing pediment. Formal symmetry of windows and roofline add to its grandeur. A side entry two car garage was a modern convenience that did not spoil the aesthetic.
The elegance of the Classical Revival style
A grand entrance
Enter to a formal foyer with slate floors and a dramatic stairway with hardwood treads and handrail that wrap around a sparkling and substantial crystal chandelier.
Flanking the foyer, the formal dining room and formal parlor have been updated to today's standards, without compromising the beautiful elements of yesteryear. The dining room has another exquisite chandelier and chairrail molding. And throughout the main living areas, you'll love the wood floors and custom window shutters.
Formal spaces for today
Working from home was never so appealing! The study, at the center back of the home, has a built-in desk and bookcase, and a gorgeous double mantle fireplace. It is a full masonry chimney, that is prepped for gas. (Gas logs are in storage.) However, this realistic electric fireplace insert give you the look (with or without the heat) to enjoy the ambiance year round.
Fireside chats
Rest and relax in the four season sunroom
Taking in all the beauty and wildlife of the backyard gardens, the tile floor sunroom, just off the study, is the perfect place to savor that first cup of coffee, or relax and read away a rainy day.
Overlooking the back yard, the renovated kitchen features many new stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, an abundance of cabinetry and an awesome walk-in pantry.
Updated sunny cook's kitchen
Breakfast room and laundry room just behind the garage
This informal dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, could easily hold a table for six. It has direct access to the laundry room, which has a sink, large closet, washer/dryer, and a back door. Also off the morning room, is the door to the side entry garage. Talk about convenient!
Two Master Suites - One Up and One Down
Both primary bedroom suites offer large walk-in closets and ensuite baths with double vanities, long soaking tubs, and separate showers. The downstairs suite is especially enormous. And, the upstairs suite has a hidden door inside the closet that leads to walk-in attic storage.
Upstairs you'll find two additional large bedrooms, both with walk-in closets, that share a generous full bath. Downstairs, there's an adorable powder room.
Two additional bedrooms and baths
Every good garden needs a greenhouse and a workshop
Tucked along the back property line, you'll find the greenhouse and large aluminum storage building. Both have electrical service. And, the greenhouse and irrigation system is served by a private well.
These two acres of gardens are full of surprises...
Cinderella's carriage with twinkle lights under a Magnolia, a firepit with new seating, Edison patio lights strung above the back terrace, birdbaths and birdfeeders, a single swing under a Live Oak.
You'll find blueberry bushes and bunny rabbits. Pollinators will be buzzing about the hydrangea, lillies, butterfly bushes, and crepe myrtles. Garden paths around the perimeter are full of birds and squirrels, providing hours of entertainment. It's all here. This storybook life could be yours!
Gardens that evoke fairy tale living at its finest
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