This two and one half story, frame Four Square house was built by Dr. Robert L. Holloway as a tuberculosis sanitarium in 1913. The inspiration for Rivermont is the naturally occurring spring water on the site and its bucolic setting along Nancy Rhodes Creek which flows into the nearby Eno River. The house has a high gable roof with decorative front gable, wood shingled walls, two over two windows, metal roof, stone foundation, large central chimney and front and side porches. The house was well built and is in good structural shape but extensive restoration is needed. Also on the property are historic spring houses, bottling shed, pigeon house and barn. The two spring houses are lovely square, hip-roofed, fieldstone buildings. Sweeping views of mature hardwood forest can be enjoyed from one of the homes many windows or porches. The sanitarium closed in 1930 with the advent of Duke Hospital but Rivermont Spring Water was sold in Durham area for many years. Rivermont is adjacent to Eno River State Park lands and would make an excellent setting for a private home, retreat center or bed and breakfast with its beautiful, private and tranquil setting yet only 10 minutes to downtown Durham. Just off of Cole Mill Rd and convenient to I-85, it is in the Easely Elementary, Brogden Middle and Riverside High school district. Rivermont is currently on the state Study List of historic properties and would be a candidate for National and State Historic Registry and accompanying tax credits. The 1913 home is in remarkable condition and captivates with its charm. The interior features ample closet space, wood floors, original four-over-one wood windows, two-panel doors and an updated kitchen. A grand wood-burning fireplace sits and greets you from the front entrance.

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