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$3,250,000

12 E Barrett Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374

  • 7 beds |
  • 10 baths |
  • 10,405 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1919
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.19acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $312/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 11 days ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 19, 2026 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Pines Sotheby's International Realty : 910-725-2550
MLS ID:
100550100
  • General: Walk-in Closet(s)Entrance FoyerWhirlpoolKitchen IslandPantryWalk-in ShowerWet BarGas LogWalk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
  • Appliances: Vented Exhaust FanGas OvenBuilt-In MicrowaveWasherRefrigeratorHumidifierDryerDouble OvenDishwasher
  • Laundry: Dryer HookupWasher HookupLaundry Room
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring: CarpetSlateTileWood
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: ElectricForced AirHeat PumpNatural GasElectricNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Gas LogFireplace
  • General: Irrigation SystemGas LogFountainGazebo
  • Style: Historic District
  • Other Structures: FountainGazeboEnclosedPorchPatio
  • Parking: Circular DrivewayOff StreetOn SiteParking spaces: 0
  • Roofing: Composition
  • General: Aluminum SidingBrickThree Or MoreSlab
  • Road/Access: City StreetState RoadSee Remarks
  • HOA Amenities: None
  • Originating MLS: Hive MLS
  • School District: Moore County Schools
  • County: Moore
  • Zoning: R-30Lot 316R00022361
  • View: See Remarks
  • Fencing: Metal/Ornamental
  • Utilities: Natural Gas AvailableSewer AvailableWater Available
  • Water: PublicWell
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer
  • Source: Hive MLS

This listing courtesy of Pines Sotheby's International Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

P

Pinehurst Elementary School

8 Rassie Wicker Dr, Pinehurst, NC, 28374

Grades KG-5

0.70 miles away

W

West Pine Middle School

144 Archie Rd, West End, NC, 27376

Grades 6-8

3.53 miles away

P

Pinecrest High School

250 Voit Gilmore Rd, Southern Pines, NC, 28387

Grades 9-12

2.52 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.