210 Blockhouse Road Landrum, SC 29356

Originally built circa 1950 as a horse barn, this dwelling served in that capacity for almost 40 years. However, it was in the late 1980s that an artistic new owner made an enlightened transformation. With the Foothills vernacular as the architectural guide, the barn structure and spirit were preserved. The support columns and beams were left exposed. A master suite, country-style kitchen, and a two-car garage were attached. The feed room became the guest suite, and a portion of the hayloft a cozy nook overlooking the great room. The central floor plan remained open, together with an alcove with a fireplace. The walls were lined with random width, rough-cut boards, and the cathedral ceilings with smooth pine. Four sets of glass, double doors connecting to stone terraces, and walls of windows, plus an enormous 10x10 glass cupola, infuse life into the whitewashed interior and contrasting Carolina Red Stone floors. The whole affair is nestled into landscaped surroundings of stone terraces and walls sequestered by hedges and shaded by sturdy hardwood trees. Tall, maze-like Boxwood hedges guide visitors along a stone path to a small courtyard entrance and heavy planked, wood doors distinguished by the original barn hardware. The house consists of 2,576 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, and is situated on 3.5 acres. It is conveniently located midway between Tryon and Landrum.