Engadine
Also known as: Hoyt, Captain John K. House; Engadine 1885 Inn
Why it's listed
Engadine is a large Queen Anne style house built in 1885 for Captain John Keais Hoyt, a Confederate Army veteran who later worked in New York and moved his family to Buncombe County in 1883. The wood-frame house has a truncated hip roof with six dormers, deep inset two-tier porches, a corner turret, a cantilevered balcony and alternating plain and scalloped shingles on the second story. Inside, pine, walnut, oak, chestnut and cherry woodwork, pocket doors, mantels and Eastlake hardware survive. The house originally had electricity from a generator, central heating and running water. Hoyt also ran a vineyard and winery on the grounds until a 1910 state law ended wine production. The property is recognized for its architecture. It is a rare, fully developed Queen Anne residence in the rural part of the county, and it predates better-known examples in Asheville. The architect is undocumented, though Hoyt's artistic skill suggests he helped shape the design. Today it operates as an inn.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues Engadine is an excellent local example of an elaborate Queen Anne dwelling in western Buncombe County and one of only a few fully realized Queen Anne houses in the rural parts of the county outside Asheville. It also predates well-known Asheville Queen Anne houses and retains its architectural integrity and a finely crafted interior.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 01001027, listed September 24, 2001. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | US 19/23, 0.3 mi. E of Haywood, Chandler |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe County |
| Listed | September 24, 2001 |
| Reference number | 01001027 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1885 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as a bed-and-breakfast inn, which opened in 1994 after renovation; the interior has been carefully preserved. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 35.53904, -82.76184 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 01001027.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q18149893
- This listing as JSON
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