1032 Rockford Rd , High Point, NC in Emerywood

Описание: Just Listed! 1032 Rockford Rd., High Point, NC,in Emerywood of High Point, NC.
Right at Hole #1 on Emerywood Golf Course!
MLS#1181857 Listed by Donna Hughes with Top Dog Realty NC, 336-953-5462
Welcome home to your “Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary” marvel! At 1032 Rockford Rd., find solace in your peaceful, idyllic view of hole #1 on Emerywood Golf Course! Enjoy an evening stroll right up the street to the High Point Country Club!
This is the former home of the Family of “Thayer Coggin,” a furniture industry innovator whose career spanned half a century. Thayer Coggin, a highly recognized name on the world stage in furniture, was the first to produce a contemporary styled recliner in the United States. Thayer held many patents. Thayer and his wife, Dot, were highly regarded and known for their cooperation, contributions, and involvement in the High Point Community.
Thayer Coggin truly changed the face of retailing choices and helped create the exquisite contemporary furniture market.
Their lifetime residence at 1032 Rockford, is an iconic property that has been featured in high profile publications, such as “The History of High Point Architecture,” as well as “House Beautiful,” and many countless others.
The Home was designed by the Late & World Renown Designer, Milo Baughman, a true Visionary in modern design, who was inducted into the Furniture Designer's Hall of Fame in 1987. Milo was one of the most influential designers of the 20th Century. Milo’s furniture designs have been widely displayed in Museums of Art, including the “Whitney Museum of Art” in New York City & a host of others.
Equally accredited for the design of 1032 Rockford is the legendary Fred Babcock, who has designed palatial homes & buildings for Universities, Corporations & Celebrities like Robert Redford. Speaking of Robert Redford, he once stayed here! (See photo below)
Mint Romney’s Home in Utah designed by Fred Babcock listed for 15 million. Fred also designed a multi-million dollar home for Billionaire & Former Governor of Utah, Jon Huntsman, among many numerous other high-profile Clients.
Consider your extremely rare but certainly fleeting opportunity to own classic yet timeless luxury craftsmanship in a highly desired location, designed by Legends, with one loving Owner for 54 years!
Upon entering the Home, you will be enamored with the Vaulted Ceilings of Red Oak, accentuated by a well-planned gargantuan skylight, & charming clerestory windows that flood the Living Room, Kitchen & Den with an invigorating glow of natural light that will lighten the mood, no matter the season or weather.
There is an abundance of bright & sunny windows surrounding the entire home.
Undoubtedly a favorite feature will be the completely glass bay windows that flank the south side Living Room & the north side Main En Suite. This would be a most relaxing spot in the house to read or simply observe nature year-round.
The brick gardens in front allow for the privacy needed for the lower bedrooms, while also providing a nice spot to take in the fresh air.
The generous sized bedrooms provide ample space for comfort, movement & vast collections. The different levels of the home provide a welcome interruption in surroundings, allowing every room to feel even more spacious & private.
The wood in the den is Tigerwood Maple in a Red Oak pattern. With a colossal Living Room, entertaining guests would be inspirational and successful. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, double garage, and an Elevator!
There is a built-in “Storm Shelter,” and a room with a convenient kitchenette for your overnight guests!
Closet space galore & ample storage for the “clothes horse” in you!
All the basement storage one would need, and built in brick flower boxes ready for your green thumb!
The brick patio out back calls your name with a lounge chair, shades, a good book & a tall glass of lemonade.
The shade tree lined street & friendly sidewalks out front are like a picturesque movie scene. It always says “you belong here.” The occasional golf cart, zealous jogger, biker or whimsical scooter frequent by with a smile & a wave.
This remarkable Home has been loved by a Family for over half a century, and is ready to begin the next half of the century with yours but the opportunity won’t stick around!
There may never be another opportunity to own a symphony of hard work, legendary & Ingenius design, community & furniture industry history, an inspirational family’s legacy, a coveted once in a generation location & this view of Hole 1 on Emerywood Golf Course.
This Home is a lifestyle, an experience, & a heritage.