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A historical estate just 10 minutes from uptown Charlotte, NC, has been listed for $5,750,000. Just prior, the exceptional home underwent an award-winning renovation.
The Barnhardt-Cramer Estate, which is in Midwood’s Cramer’s Pond neighborhood, was originally owned by cotton broker and manufacturer Charles Barnhardt and designed by architect Martin E. Boyer Jr.
“Barnhardt purchased the land in 1936, alongside his wife, Edna,” says listing agent Matt Ewers, who also owns the home. “Boyer was favored among the Charlotte elite and one of the few architects to thrive during The Great Depression.”
Construction on the home began in 1937, but the family never actually got the chance to move in.
“Tragically, Charles passed away before completion in 1938, and Edna sold the property in 1944,” Ewers says.
Eventually, the home was sold again to the Cramer family, whose name still adorns the neighborhood.
“Incredibly, the Cramer family made no significant changes to the home during their 68-year ownership,” Ewers notes. “Even today, the estate’s main footprint stands nearly identical to Boyer’s architectural drawings.”
The Barnhardt-Cramer Estate
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Inside the new addition
Michael Blevins/Grandfather Homes
One of six bedrooms
Michael Blevins/Grandfather Homes
Dining room
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One of 4.5 baths
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Indoor-outdoor lounge
Michael Blevins/Grandfather Homes
Kitchen
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Front of the estate
Michael Blevins/Grandfather Homes
Restoration and expansion
Despite the intact original architecture, the 7,308-square-foot Colonial Revival home underwent several major renovations before it landed on the market last month.
“At one point, the home was slated for demolition, due to a requirement for further road connectivity,” Ewers says. “Fortunately, a variance was granted, and the Historic Landmarks Commission purchased the property from the developer.”
Ewers purchased the home after it was rescued, and a collaboration began between Mermans Architecture and Grandfather Homes, a custom-build company Ewers owns. The objective was to construct a modern, two-story addition and restore the interior of the existing structure.
“Mermans produced an incredible, contrasting addition design for the new kitchen, breakfast, and family room,” Ewers explains. “The restoration was also incredibly involved. We had to fully remove all mechanical systems and replace them with new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.”
Other renovation highlights include a 12-foot sliding door that leads out to a terrace, along with an all-new pool and spa area. Indoors, wide-open spaces with chic built-ins and fixtures adorn nearly every corner of the spacious, six-bedroom estate.
Following the painstaking three-year renovation, work on the home was completed in 2022. Shortly after, the house received the Axios Charlotte’s 2023 Home of the Year award.
“This home is truly a one-of-kind,” says Ewers. “It’s already stood the test of time and is ready for the next chapter.”
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