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^^ From the MLS listing of the Cramer House pictured above

Designed by Martin Boyer and completed in 1938, the Barnhardt-Cramer House is a stunning, distinct and sophisticated example of revivalist design. Located in Midwood, less than a mile from Charlotte CC, this is a designated historic landmark (#32258-837) and sits on 1.05 ac, as the centerpiece of the new Cramer's Pond development. The property is currently owned by the Char-Meck Historic Landmarks Commission. Quality of construction and craftsmanship must be seen to be appreciated. This historic gem is ready for that special buyer who appreciates a 1930s estate like nothing else in the city, and is able to make the appropriate restoration/improvements. Property is being sold AS-IS; repairs/renovations - many cosmetic - are needed. Home boasts 5+ large bedrooms, 4+ baths, 5612 HLA, and a massive walk-up attic that can be finished off. Multiple outdoor spaces, including a covered, 2nd floor porch offer endless possibilities. Buyer will have 50% property tax credits as HLC landmark!  
  Due to redevelopment, the tax value for this property has not yet been established. Two lots (immediately adjacent to the left of the home) are available for purchase from the developer, if prospective buyer wants additional .40+ acreage. Seller has inspected the property and made numerous repairs; roof is currently tarped. Bring your discerning, creative buyers to see this one ... Restored and renovated, this amazing home will be one of the most exciting properties in Charlotte!
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19 hours ago, KJHburg said:

The Barnhardt  Cramer house in heart of Plaza Midwood.  Open house today and  $1.3 million  fix me upper , free roof tarps included.   Needs some TLC  

But seriously I am glad it was saved and someone with $500-750K can make this a showpiece.  Sold as is.     Price is $1.495 M correction. 

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Here's a link to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Landmarks Commission Survey and Research Report on the Charles E. Barnhardt House.  Great photos of a home that needs $ and TLC.

Link:   http://landmarkscommission.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charles-E.-Barnhardt-House-Survey-and-Research-Report-Sept-2016.pdf

Also, here's a link to a recent story at Charlotte Agenda about the Barnhardt-Cramer house, its history and architectural significance.

Linkhttps://www.charlotteagenda.com/117644/plaza-midwood-charles-barnhardt-house-charlotte-nc-restoration/    Charlotte Agenda by Kylie Moore, February 26, 2018 (with numerous interior & exterior photos)

2 pictures from the Charlotte Agenda story:

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One final link to Survey and Research Report by noted historian, Thomas W. Hanchett, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission re: the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. 

Excerpt about the Barnhardt-Cramer House below.   Long (31 pp.), but excellent, research report.  Note, however, that the info about the Cramer family should be updated. 

Link:     http://www.cmhpf.org/kids/neighborhoods/plaza-midwood.html

 

BARNHARDT-CRAMER HOUSE

1938

2733 Country Club Lane

 

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Charles Barnhardt was among Charlotte's leading cotton brokers during the first three decades of the twentieth century. In 1937 he and mill architect J. Norman Pease teamed up to develop Country Club Lane, a new street in the Club Acres subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Charlotte Country Club. Barnhardt kept several acres of the development for his own homesite, and began work on a picturesque lake and a handsome $50,000 mansion. Tragedy struck May 26, 1938 as he inspected the dam and concrete spillway. Barnhardt, clad in a heavy trench coat and unable to swim, slipped and drowned in twelve feet of water.

The next owner, Pietro B. Crespi, evidently finished the mansion and lived there throughout the 1940s. Crespi, like Barnhardt, was a wealthy cotton broker. About 1952 the residence was purchased by George B. Cramer, who continues to own it today. Cramer is the youngest son of textile-inventor Stuart Cramer, a major outfitter of mills throughout the Piedmont and founder of the Cramer Mills and the village of Cramerton, now part of Burlington Industries. George B. Cramer served as secretary of Cramerton Mills beginning in 1932, and remains in the textile business in 1983 as a partner in the firm Cramer and Cramer.

The Barnhardt-Cramer house was designed by Charlotte architect Martin Boyer and built by Blythe & Isenhour. The white stuccoed two-and-one-half story structure is set back from the street at the end of a winding drive. The main gable-roofed block has end chimneys in the Colonial revival mode, and the long one-story porch across the front is supported by Ionic columns. The site includes several acres of heavily wooded grounds, and the small lake.

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# of pages of HLC report re Plaza-Midwood neighborhood
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On 4/22/2018 at 9:43 AM, QCxpat said:

 

Charles Barnhardt was among Charlotte's leading cotton brokers during the first three decades of the twentieth century. In 1937 he and mill architect J. Norman Pease teamed up to develop Country Club Lane, a new street in the Club Acres subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Charlotte Country Club. Barnhardt kept several acres of the development for his own homesite, and began work on a picturesque lake and a handsome $50,000 mansion. Tragedy struck May 26, 1938 as he inspected the dam and concrete spillway. Barnhardt, clad in a heavy trench coat and unable to swim, slipped and drowned in twelve feet of water.

The next owner, Pietro B. Crespi, evidently finished the mansion and lived there throughout the 1940s. Crespi, like Barnhardt, was a wealthy cotton broker. About 1952 the residence was purchased by George B. Cramer, who continues to own it today. Cramer is the youngest son of textile-inventor Stuart Cramer, a major outfitter of mills throughout the Piedmont and founder of the Cramer Mills and the village of Cramerton, now part of Burlington Industries. George B. Cramer served as secretary of Cramerton Mills beginning in 1932, and remains in the textile business in 1983 as a partner in the firm Cramer and Cramer.

The Barnhardt-Cramer house was designed by Charlotte architect Martin Boyer and built by Blythe & Isenhour. The white stuccoed two-and-one-half story structure is set back from the street at the end of a winding drive. The main gable-roofed block has end chimneys in the Colonial revival mode, and the long one-story porch across the front is supported by Ionic columns. The site includes several acres of heavily wooded grounds, and the small lake.

They had another open house last Sunday.  I popped in.  Pretty incredible.

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^^ Now they need to eliminate some of that on street parking on both sides of Clement by Midwood Smokehouse.  People parking right near Midwood can make it a one lane and assume they will post some no parking sides around there.   Glad to see a traffic light there. 

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Saw there are 7 on-street curb cut in parking spaces in front of the 2 building as part of Midwood Station on Central Ave as people head up a hill at surprisingly high speeds. Is there any true value that comes from these spaces? I don’t buy the idea that drivers  will slow down to let people parallel park.  

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9 hours ago, sakami said:

Saw there are 7 on-street curb cut in parking spaces in front of the 2 building as part of Midwood Station on Central Ave as people head up a hill at surprisingly high speeds. Is there any true value that comes from these spaces? I don’t buy the idea that drivers  will slow down to let people parallel park.  

 

 

its going to be a cluster.  Folks have been petitioning the city to allow onstreet parking along that stretch (after 6) to choke the street down to 2 lanes and slow traffic.  A stoplight at the intersection of Landis and a realigned Veterans Park entry is also being pushed.

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Hoppin'-esque NC chain Pour coming to 1212 Central with 120 taps!  Charlotte Agenda touting it'll be the largest tap quantity for a self serve bar in the country.  The space in Wilmington looks gorgeous.  Promising for what they can do with this old building

 

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