Ayr Mount
Ayr Mount is a property of Classical American Homes Preservation Trust and is operated by Preservation North Carolina.
Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home and is exquisitely furnished with Federal Antiques and Decorative Art. Many original Kirkland pieces are also on display. This treasure of natural and cultural history sits on 265 tranquil acres and is located within the Eno River Valley near Hillsborough. It also features Guided House Tours and the one mile Poet's Walk. -
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Aerial Views of Historic Ayr Mount Plantation House - Hillsborough, NC
Ayr Mount is a Federal style plantation house located east of Hillsborough, in Orange County, North Carolina, the United States of America.In 1799, William Kirkland (born in Ayr, Scotland) bought 500 acres (2.0 km) east of Hillsborough. Circa 1815, he had a home built for himself, his wife, Margaret, and their children. The brick dwelling consists of a two-story, three bay main block flanked by one-story, two bay wings. It features a one-story, full width front porch added about 1894.
The Kirkland family lived at Ayr Mount for four generations, with the last Kirkland, Mrs. Samuel (Emily) Kirkland, residing at Ayr Mount until 1985.
The property had gone through several owners prior to Kirkland's purchase of the property, the most well-known being William Few, Jr., whose father, William Few, Sr., had a house built on the property c. 1764.
Today, Ayr Mount is a publicly accessible historic site located on 265 acres (1.07 km). It is owned and operated by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust. The home has been furnished with Federal period antiques and decorative art, including some original Kirkland furnishings. Ayr Mount features guided house tours and the one-mile (1.6 km) hiking trail the Poet's Walk.
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Introduction to Ayr Mount - Hillsborough, NC
Ayr Mount was built in 1815 by William Kirkland of Ayr, Scotland. Once owned by Richard H. Jenrette and now under the care of Classical American Homes Preservation Trust and the Richard H. Jenrette Foundation, Ayr Mount is open to the public for tours Wednesday through Sunday. The house and grounds, including the famous Poet's Walk, are open daily to the public. For more information, please visit: classicalamericanhomes.org
Ayr Mount | Collecting Carolina | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
In this edition of Collecting Carolina, UNC-TV explores William Kirkland's historic home, Ayr Mount, in Hillsborough. William Kirkland, a brigadier general in the Confederate army, had the house built in 1815. On Wednesday-Sunday, the public can tour the historic home and take in the beautiful federal architecture and décor.
Get to Know Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough, North Carolina is one of the most historically significant small towns in the state. Get to know this charming southern town on the banks of the Eno River.
Hillsborough, NC: Among America's Coolest Small Towns
Hillsborough, N.C., is among America's coolest small towns! The town was a semi-finalist in Budget Travel magazine's 2015 contest, amassing the most nominations in Fall 2014 and placing third when the final round of voting ended in March. Check out what makes Hillsborough a cool small town.
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Aerial footage of the Ayr Mount historical site in Hillsborough, NC.
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Aerial & Ground Views of Historic Occoneechee Speedway - Hillsborough, NC
Aerial and ground level views of Occoneechee Speedway. It was one of the first two NASCAR tracks to open. It closed in 1968 and is the only dirt track remaining from the inaugural 1949 season.
It is located just outside the town of Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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Around Town: Hillsborough
This small town on the Eno River might fly under the radar in comparison to its bigger neighbors, Durham and Chapel Hill, but its history and charm set it apart.
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Aerial View of Future Eno River Farm - Hillsborough, NC
Currently under construction, Eno River Farm is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2020. It is located at 2127 St. Marys Road Hillsborough, North Carolina at the intersection of Lawrence & St. Marys Rd.
Hillsborough
D.G. Martin takes a tour of the charming and historic town of Hillsborough, NC.
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Friday @ 5 on S. Churton St. - Hillsborough, NC
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Tar Heel Towns: Hillsborough
DG Martin visits the seat of Orange County to enjoy its vibrant community today as well as its rich history. Produced by Our State Magazine and UNC-TV with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 10/7/10.
1820's North Carolina Plantation House + DJI Phantom 3
This old house is known as the Jenkins House and was built in the 1820's in Edgecombe County NC. Several years ago it was dismantled and is now being rebuilt and restored just a short distance from it's original location. The photos at the beginning of the video are some that I took years ago before the house was moved. I've been given permission to go back and get more photos and video as the house is completed.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: The Hillsborough, North Carolina River Walk
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Statesville, North Carolina
Statesville is a small city located in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States and was named an All-America City in 1997 and 2009. The population was 24,633 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Iredell County and is located at the intersection of I-40 and I-77.
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Aerial View of Piedmont Minerals Quarry - Hillsborough, NC
Located just off of Eno Mountain Rd. in Hillsborough, NC.
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Heartsease ~ Regal Historic North Carolina Gem
Heartsease ~ A regal gem in North Carolina's crown of elegant, rare & historic properties. A landmark property on the National Historic Register. Nestled on a private acre, it is one of the most architecturally & historically distinctive homes in historic Hillsborough. Restored/renovated integrating modern amenities with the charm of the past. An easy stroll to Historic Hillsborough's happening downtown.
One of Hillsborough's most architecturally & historically distinctive homes, nestled on a glorious, private acre. Remarkably romantic & rambling dormered residence in the Federal style~a rare integration of historic presence & modern amenities.
The exterior back of the home reveals its true size and marvelous melding of trellised & open terraces as well as the recently added screened porch. Imagine Colonial Governor Burke and other families enjoying this special spot for over 200 years!
The lovely front porch invites you to sit a spell, the entrance is graced by a columned front porch, nicely elevated from Queen Street to improve your view of one of the prettiest and friendliest streets in the Piedmont.
The welcoming foyer starts your journey into the oldest rooms~perfectly preserved and polished.
Intricate mouldings & arched doorways; rare, original heart pine & mahogany floors with historic finishes; high wood-paneled ceilings command attention & add character to the generously-sized living room.
Living room has 2 arched openings lined with books~one door leads to the marvelous main level bedroom...
...the other arched opening unveils a little library of its own complete with lovely true divided light windows to enlighten those who enter.
The the Dining Room is large enough to seat a crowd or host an intimate dinner party for the next door neighbors. Dine while imagining those who have dined before. Well-appointed with original restored beams & floors, Plenty of wall space for your favorite heirlooms and a step away from the darling kitchen...
This kitchen . . . had me at hello: a cheerful way to start your day complete with a perch to watch the pancakes in the works, Gas cooktop, passionate red ceramic tiles & handsome butcher block counters add space to the happy decor.
Open to the kitchen and family room, the breakfast area is more than a nook. It's another great place to read a book, plan your next meal or write a screen play. . . Quick access to the trellised terrace adds an outdoorsy feel to this room, too.
Yes, you will likely spend plenty of time in the family room too. Can you believe that the current owner is the first person in all the years to add cable & install a TV?!
A two story addition from the mid 1800s by the home's namesake, Dennis Heartt, (the influential editor of the Hillsborough Recorder) is currently a stunning guest bedroom but could also serve as a lovable main level master. But if you prefer sleeping with the stars, there is an elegant upper level master as well.
The apprentice wing that housed Heartt's newspaper apprentices is cute as a button. It could serve as a great guest suite or kids retreat is its current role in the household. The bedroom in this wing conjures readings of Goodnight Moon.
Romantic gates beckon you to enter HEARTSEASE'S beautiful and private grounds tucked away behind the stately yet subtly situated residence.
Secret garden rooms & lovely vistas designed by Raleigh landscape architect John Harris, give the feel of large estate-like living while historic happening downtown Hillsborough (recently dubbed a Southern Dream Town) is a quick 2 block walk away.
Harris terraced the site for permanent drainage and created a series of individual garden rooms enclosed by custom crafted gates & fencing, lush boxwood borders & hedges of evergreens. Great specimen pecans & oak trees, native dogwood trees, characteristic of early Hillsborough gardens, flourish in this park-like setting. A separate well for irrigation is a friend to the happy flora that resides at HEARTSEASE.
Recently added, the screened porch allows you to enjoy the gorgeous gardens even when the weather outside is frightful. Classic 'haint' color on the ceiling wards off spiders and nasty spirits~true Southern style.
Recently added, the screened porch allows you to enjoy the gorgeous gardens even when the weather outside is frightful. Classic 'haint' color on the ceiling wards off spiders and nasty spirits~true Southern style.
An old and very rare allee of towering boxwoods was recovered, as were the early stones of the path beneath the arched limbs. The allee is thriving as a centerpiece of the inspired landscape.