Stone Hedge, Historic estate north of Tryon, Polk County, United States
Stone Hedge is an estate in Polk County featuring a main house built from uncoursed rusticated stone with two stories and a separate one-story guesthouse on the property. The buildings showcase the solid construction methods and proportions typical of mountain properties from this era.
The property was built in 1935 by Thomas and Lillian Costa as a significant prewar residence in North Carolina's mountain region. National recognition came in 2015 when the estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The estate demonstrates the architectural methods and design preferences of North Carolina mountain estates during the mid-twentieth century development period.
Stone Hedge stands at 222 Stone Hedge Lane in Polk County, north of Tryon rather than inside it. The address is on a rural lane, so reaching it means driving; the estate is private property with no visitor facilities or published opening times. The main house and guesthouse are the two structures named in the 2015 National Register listing.
The estate's name echoes the stone construction of the main house and guesthouse, both built of uncoursed rusticated stone in 1935. The property was originally 250 acres (100 ha), and the house joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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