308 Pearl Ave E Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

308 Pearl Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA | A Historic Multi-Structure Estate
__ Discover unparalleled versatility and historic grandeur in the heart of downtown Big Stone Gap. Anchored by a majestic, century-old legacy poplar tree, this exceptional multi-structure estate features three distinct buildings across a beautifully manicured property. Fully modernized while preserving its turn-of-the-century character, this property offers five total garage bays, a private guest apartment, and an expansive workshop--making it an absolute dream for collectors, hobbyists, or multi-generational families. The property is adjacent to the and only a 2-1/2 minute casual walk to restaurants and historic downtown Big Stone Gap.
__ 1. The Stately Main House
Built prior to 1908 and completely renovated from the studs up, the main residence seamlessly blends historic architectural character with sophisticated modern luxuries. * Living Space: Over 2,700 sq. ft. of gracious primary living area, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths. * Total Conditioned Envelope: Approximately 4,500 sq. ft., which includes a 1,300 sq. ft. fully conditioned walk-up attic and a 500 sq. ft. conditioned basement. * Accessibility: Thoughtfully designed for aging-in-place or universal access, featuring an elevator serving both the interior and exterior, along with a wheelchair-friendly layout. * Premium Finishes: Custom cabinetry, extensive rebuilt historic woodwork, a central vacuum system, a heated primary bathroom floor, and freshly updated fixtures throughout. * Infrastructure & Efficiency: Insulated exterior walls, durable lifetime metal roofing, Pella windows, entirely replaced electrical and plumbing systems, and a whole-house network and coax cabling backbone. * Utilities: The house has a 200 amp breaker panel and all control wiring to a central point in the basement. Downstairs has a Trane heat pump, upstairs has a new heat pump equipped with a premium Trane CleanEffectsTM electronic air filtration system. Gas is provided by a 125 gallon propane tank. The entire property was repainted in 2023.
__ 2. The Carriage House: Apartment, Shop & Primary Garage
A separate, hyper-versatile secondary building offers incredible potential for rental income, a private guest house, or a premium home business. * Guest Apartment (900 sq. ft.): Beautifully renovated upper-level flat featuring rich hardwood floors, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, an open-concept living/dining area, and a functional kitchenette. * The Workshop (900 sq. ft.): A tradesman or hobbyist's haven equipped with custom wood shelving, a utility sink, a dedicated internal garage bay, shared heating, and an integrated central vacuum loop. * Main 2-Car Garage: Connected directly to the shop, fully conditioned via the shared heat pump, and outfitted with extensive storage shelving. This is also served by the central vacuum system and a separate propane heater, should additional heat be desired.
__ 3. The Lower 2-Car Garage & Storage Building
Completing the estate's substantial vehicle accommodations is a third detached structure. It features a full two-car lower garage, an adjacent storage room, and a massive full-height attic overhead--perfect for long-term storage or future studio expansion.
__ Live seamlessly at the intersection of comfort, history, and flexibility. Contact us today to schedule your private tour of this one-of-a-kind downtown estate.
__ Note: This offering represents a newly configured, smaller parcel footprint of the historic estate. Lots will be freshly resurveyed, platted, and recorded prior to closing. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and buyers' agents to verify all details.