Mooreland contains a four-bedroom, four-bath house built in 1889 with newly refurbished kitchen, great room, all baths, and new HVAC. Luxury finishes including granite, centuries old timbers, custom cabinetry and millwork, and refinished original heart of pine flooring throughout. Situated on 140 private acres, the woodlands and water welcome a variety of wildlife -- deer, wild turkey, ducks and birds. The estate also has a barn and an ancient log cabin; an acre pond stocked with bass (last caught was a 3-pounder), and a newly resurfaced tennis court. Walking trails take you to these, and beyond. Waterside Grill and Marina is a quarter mile away, where you may rent all manner of water craft, launch your own, and have a great meal. This house, comfortable and spacious, enjoys a rich history. We invite you to come and add to the lore of this unique North Carolina sanctuary.
HISTORY
Alexander Moore, II and his family settled on this land in 1831 near what was then the Catawba River. Six generations of Moore descendants have coninuously owned and cared for the property. The current owner, John Moore, born in 1936, was the direct descendent of Gen. John Moore, who fought in the Revolutionary War. He and his four brothers grew up working the farm which at that time had fields of grain and cotton, orchards, cows, horses, chickens, and pigs.
In 1958, John encouraged his father Clyde, then retired, to plant pine trees in the fallow fields. In 1980, the pond and tennis court were added and the house was updated. John and his wife, Patricia, have recently renovated the house and grounds again and are opening it to others so that Mooreland can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.