Step back in time and own a rare piece of Appalachian history located in the historic community of Sugar Grove. This beautifully preserved 3-bedroom 3-bath home sits on four riverfront acres offering a perfect blend of rustic elegance, natural beauty, and rich heritage. The A.C. (Clyde) Mast estate has been lovingly renovated and cared for by the current owners for the past 25 years. The craftsmanship, hardwood floors, and period details have been lovingly preserved and thoughtfully updated for modern comfort. The estate includes Sugar Grove's historic A.C. Mast General Store, built in 1903; the 1929 two-story, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Arts and Crafts-style home; and a 1936 stone guest cottage, along with a 4-car garage.
In the main house, in addition to the upper-level bedrooms and baths, the living spaces feature a spacious library, a bar, and an expansive entertaining area that spans the living room, kitchen, and formal dining room. Beyond the kitchen is a sunlit sitting porch for enjoying morning coffee, which leads to the large deck. The owners lived on this porch! All the rooms retain their original charm and character while incorporating modern amenities, beautifully blending the old with the new to create a warm and inviting ambiance.
The old stone guest house, built with hand-laid native stone, is rich in rustic charm and a great guest retreat, an artist's studio, or a flexible living space.
All of this is set amid mature trees and dreamy landscaping, meandering paths, open green spaces, and serene grandeur. Just to sit on the covered front porch with a good book would be worth considering this lifestyle!
The old store can be used for just that, a general store! Or anything your heart desires. Office, art gallery, workshop, storage. Fulfill your dreams! The sky's the limit. This property offers so many possibilities!
Steeped in nearly a century of history, this extraordinary home offers tranquility and seclusion while also providing a connection to one of the region's most beloved landmarks. Sellers recount stories of people stopping by the store to share their memories of the history. We've included a book of stories in our attachments. Let your mind go wild. Both the guest house and store offer potential for generating income. The main home used to be a boarding house. So many possibilities! Whether you're drawn by the heritage, the natural surroundings, or the possibilities for hosting and homesteading, this unique estate invites you to write your own chapter in its enduring history.
The listing broker must accompany all showings. Pre-qualified buyers only. You truly must see this picturesque property with so many possibilities to fulfill your dreams! And a unique income potential with the guest house and the store. Bring your imagination, your entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to relax!
MUST READ - Customization and Update Description in Supplements for more details on all the fabulous upgrades that have been made to these two homes!! The Store/Shop is unheated and around 4,700 sq ft.
For sale
$1,150,000
205 Old US Highway 421, Boone, NC 28679
3beds
3,116sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
3.76 Acres Lot
$1,067,200 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Riverfront acresModern amenitiesHand-laid native stoneOriginal charm and characterCovered front porchRustic charmSunlit sitting porch
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 09:09am
Listed by:
Margo Lenmark (828)278-8337,
Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 256423
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks, 3+ Units
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Down Draft, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Warming Drawer, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Furnished
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Three, Other, See Remarks
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,549
- Total interior livable area: 3,116 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,116
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, Three or more Spaces, See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 3.76 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Living Quarters
- Parcel number: 1972725922000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Other,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry, Stone
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Metal,Other,Shingle,See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sugar Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $705,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,801
- Date on market: 7/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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