Perfect FAMILY REUNION home - 2+ acre, estate in Hot Springs, NC. Hidden away yet 5 min walk to town. Historic, victorian home that sits amidst manicured gardens + mountain views. 7 bdrms, 6.5 baths. Sleep 14. Immaculate spaces throughout the house + gardens modern luxury + old world elegance - exquisite, unique destination retreat. Ideal for family reunions, elopements, corporate retreats. Inquire about our 2nd home next door for groups of up to 20. Discount on 5 day stays. FEATURES OF THE HOME:  Sleeps up to 14 guests, the home features 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Main part of the house is 5 ensuite bedrooms (bedroom + bathroom) plus downstairs half bathroom. Magnolia Cottage is a 2 king bedroom, 1 bathroom, private suite attached to the back oof the house with separate entry. This suite also has its own living room and mini kitchen. A fully equipped chef's kitchen featuring an 8 burner gas wolf stove, convection double oven and all the amenities to cook a great meal. Formal dining room with seating for up to 12. Outdoor dining for 14. Elegant living rooms and hallways feature beautiful, old plastered ceilings combined with modern furnishings and comfort. Comfortably furnished living room with fireplace, 75 inch smart tv and plenty of space for relaxing and connecting. Front parlor - just adjacent to the main living room is a great space to play chess, read a book or strum your guitar. Office space - opens to the large kitchen and doubles as a comfortable open kitchen lounge spot. . The office has a small desk and chair for working. A printer can be accessed if requested prior to arrival. High speed fiber optic internet makes working from here easeful.  Sonos speakers in the dining room and living room. (Guests connect to sonos through wi-fi and must have their own sonos app). Front porch - Guests spend a lot of time on the front porch gazing at the exquisite mountain views whilst listening to the birds, nature and even a faint sound of the river in the background. Outdoor dining for up to 14 is available at the long table on the front porch or under the outdoor pavilion. If you're anything like us, you'll be spending a lot of time hanging out in these spaces. BEDROOMS  Upstairs you will find 2 luxurious king bedrooms with ensuite bath and 2 lovely queen bedrooms with ensuite bath. 3 of the upstairs bedrooms also have their own private balcony overlooking the gardens or mountains.  Downstairs is an additional queen bedroom with ensuite bath and access to the back patio in front of the Magnolia Tree.  Magnolia Cottage, attached to the back of the house is an adjoining but separate suite space with 2 king bedrooms, its own living room and kitchenette. GARDENS  The estate is gated and guests have privacy in what feels like your own secret garden.  The spectacular gardens feature a classic boxwood maze, shaded grassy areas with large hammocks underneath the massive walnut trees, flower beds galore and an outdoor pavilion with gorgeous views & a stocked fire pit with seating around it.  One of the best things about the house is that it feels remote and away from everything and yet you are just a few minutes walk to town - down a beautiful lane and across the red bridge. WHAT YOU WILL LOVE 3 acres of private (gated) curated gardens for your enjoyment. Hammocks under the walnut trees. Comfortable, modern and well curated indoor spaces. Luxury linens and bedding Outdoor fire pit. Covered outdoor pavilion for dining al fresco (or holding gatherings, small weddings or other events. Any events on property must be pre-approved by the owners of the home.)  Option to hire our preferred caterer for a special meal/multiple meals. Please inquire.  PLEASE NOTE  Magnolia House can also be rented as an event venue and must be co-ordinated and pre-authorized with the owners. Additional fees may apply. ** No parties or gatherings are allowed at the house for anyone other than the 14 registered guests, unless discussed & planned prior with the Magnolia House team. We do have an additional home next door if you want to accommodate a group of up to 20 guests. Please inquire.  Additional venue fees and provisions may be applied should you intend to have an event or host more than 14 people. Elopement packages are available - please inquire.  Our team can help you plan a great event. We host elopements , weddings, family re-unions, corporate meetings and retreats. Please inquire for further details.