$3,250,000
Pinehurst, NC 28374
MLS# 100550100
7 beds | 10 baths | 10405 sqft
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Property Description
Thistle Dhu is a celebrated Pinehurst landmark where American golf history and refined living converge. Built in 1919 by James Barber, this storied estate was home to the first 18-hole miniature golf course in the United States, with original holes still visible today, including one on the front lawn near the driveway. The name ''Thistle Dhu'' is a playful nod to Barber's admiring words upon completion: ''This'll do.'' Located in Olde Town Pinehurst, the property is just a short golf cart ride to Pinehurst Village, offering boutique shopping, dining, live entertainment, and the renowned Pinehurst Hotel & Spa. Thistle Dhu offers exceptional versatility as a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing property. The estate may be utilized as a high-end Airbnb or short-term rental. The estate is ideal for hosting corporate retreats, family gatherings, and major golf events. Timeless and irreplaceable, Thistle Dhu remains one of Pinehurst's most iconic estates, where history lives on with modern luxury woven seamlessly throughout. The residence was extensively updated to modern standards while carefully preserving its original architectural character. The residence now features seven luxurious suites, including expansive owner's suites on both the main and upper levels with private living areas. The main level offers a gourmet kitchen with island and butler's pantry, breakfast nook, formal and casual dining spaces, a grand foyer, and elegant living and Carolina rooms that open to enclosed porches. Restored heart pine floors, original moldings, Palladian doors, and hand-carved staircases honor the home's historic character throughout. The lower level is designed for entertaining, featuring a recreation room with fireplace, a hidden speakeasy bar, movie theater, and ample storage. Outdoors, the 1.19 acre grounds include brick walkways, historic fountain, charming gazebo and gated entryways, creating a private garden retreat.
Details
Maps
Building/Ext Features
ud_i_08: 2
Property Interior Info
ud_i_10: 3
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 10405
# Rooms: 16
# Baths - Full: 7
# Baths - Half: 3
# Baths - Total: 10
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 10405
# Bedrooms: 7
Contract Info
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
List Price/SqFt: 312.35
Stipulation of Sale: Third Party Approval
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-16
Listing Price: 3250000
Current Price: $3,250,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Pinehurst
Street #: 12
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Barrett
Street Suffix: Road
County: Moore
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28374
Subdivision: Old Town
Geo Lat: 35.198089
Geo Lon: -79.476378
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: Traveling on Hwy 5, turn onto E Barrett Rd, home will be on the corner, right side.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 1.19
Lot Dimensions: 269 x 317 x 316 x 43 x 298 x 57
Lot SqFt: 51836
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Mainland
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 3097140
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 17731.13
Deed Book: 6120
Deed Page: 292
Legal: Lot 316R
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8552-00-77-6386
Tax Identifier: 00022361
Plat Book: 13
Plat Page: 627
Lot #: 316R
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: R-30
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Moore County Schools
Elementary School: Pinehurst Elementary
Middle School: West Pine
High School: Pinecrest
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Circular Driveway: 1
Off Street: 1
On Site: 1
HOA and Neigh Amenities
No Amenities: 1
Club Membership: None Selected
Attic
Floored - Partial: 1
Stairs - Perm: 1
Basement
Partially Finished: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
View Type
None: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Unit Type
4 Bedroom Or More: 1
Style
Historic District: 1
Exterior Features
Gas Log: 1
Irrigation System: 1
Exterior Finish
Aluminum Siding: 1
Brick: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
USDA Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Fencing
Metal/Ornamental: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Slate: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Enclosed: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Levels
3 Story or More: 1
Entry Level Information
Entry Level: 2
Road Type/Frontage
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Natural Gas Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Municipal Sewer: 1
Water Source
Municipal Water: 1
Well: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace Features
Basement: 1
Great Room: 1
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer: 1
Gas Log: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Whirlpool: 1
Laundry Features
Hookup - Dryer: 1
Hookup - Washer: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Combination: 1
Formal: 1
Other Structures
Fountain: 1
Gazebo: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Breakfast Nook: 1
Breakfast Nook Level: Main
Den: 1
Den Level: Main
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Media Room: 1
Media Room Level: Basement
Other: 1
Other Level: Main
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 1919
Property Features
Frontage Type: See Remarks
View Type: None
Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Perm
Basement: Partially Finished
Construction: Wood Frame
Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More
Style: Historic District
Exterior Features: Gas Log; Irrigation System
Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Brick
Fencing: Metal/Ornamental
Foundation: Slab
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Off Street; On Site
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Patio; Porch
Roof: Composition
Levels: 3 Story or More
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
Sewer: Municipal Sewer
Water Source: Municipal Water; Well
Fireplace Features: Basement; Great Room
Flooring: Carpet; Slate; Tile; Wood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whirlpool
Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room
Dining Room Type: Combination; Formal
Other Structures: Fountain; Gazebo
HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bonus Room; Breakfast Nook; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room; Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Bedroom 1 | 12.00 | 16.00 | Main | Guest Suite on Main |
| Other | 13.00 | 11.00 | Main | Sitting room off Bedroom 1 on Main level |
| Laundry | 11.00 | 10.60 | Main | Laundry room with Dog Wash station |
| Dining Room | 25.00 | 19.00 | Main | |
| Kitchen | 16.00 | 20.00 | Main | |
| Other | 8.00 | 14.00 | Main | Prep Kitchen |
| Breakfast Nook | 12.00 | 12.00 | Main | |
| Living Room | 28.00 | 31.00 | Main | Music Room |
| Den | 18.00 | 14.00 | Main | Study |
| Other | 15.00 | 10.00 | Main | Solarium off Study/Den |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.00 | 13.00 | Second | The London En Suite |
| Bedroom 3 | 19.00 | 16.00 | Second | The Pinehurst En Suite |
| Bedroom 4 | 19.00 | 15.00 | Second | The Manhattan Suite |
| Bedroom 5 | 21.00 | 17.00 | Second | The Englewood En Suite |
| Bedroom 6 | 18.00 | 17.00 | Second | The Brooklyn Suite |
| Master Bedroom | 20.00 | 34.00 | Second | The Barber Gandy En Suite |
| Media Room | 19.00 | 16.00 | Basement | Movie Theatre |
| Bonus Room | 29.00 | 31.00 | Basement | Game Room |
| Other | 13.00 | 14.00 | Basement | Speakeasy Lounge |
IDX
Listing Office: Pines Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 28 - 2026
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