A rarity for a North Carolina mountain landscape , the home also boasts a large lawn . This provides an additional entertaining area for parties , a play space for grandchildren , a venue for epic croquet battles , and plenty of space for relatives ’ dogs to run .
There is no an irrigation system given the plentiful rainfall in the mountains . Due to the altitude ( Linville is in Zone 5 ), the tried and true plantings of the high country thrive , including boxwoods , ferns and daisies .
With a real sense of connection from house to land , Laurie has grown an authentic picturesque mountain retreat for her parents . n