Overlook Castle, Historic mansion in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
Description
Overlook Castle is a mansion featuring English Gothic details located on a mountainside in Asheville. The building impresses with Jacobean ceilings and expansive windows overlooking the city, while gardens with ponds and fountains spread across the grounds.
History
A businessman named Fred Loring Seely built the estate between 1914 and 1924 as an English-style mansion. The house passed through different hands over the decades until a family acquired it in 1984 and has been restoring it since.
Culture
The property displays English garden traditions with ponds and fountains that visitors can explore throughout the grounds. These European design elements shape the overall character of the place and connect the architecture to the surrounding landscape.
Practical
The estate sits on a mountain with views over Asheville and the surrounding area. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and watch their footing on the grounds, as the terrain is hilly and some paths are uneven.
Did you know?
The site was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, recognizing its architectural importance to the region. This designation helped protect the building from deterioration and eventually drew restoration specialists to the property.
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