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12 E Barrett Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374

$3,250,000

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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."

Arched french doors leading to the grand foyer through the loggia.

Grand foyer with access to formal living room, formal dining room and half bath, staircases to second floor and basement, and kitchen areas.

Formal Dining with built-in corner china hutches and gallery wall.

Main floor bedroom suite with private wing with a large living area and full bathroom.

The Barber Gandy Suite includes 2 full separate, baths with Kohler Air-Jet tub, Kohler soaking tub and each with a walk-in shower.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 10,405 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 51,836 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,250,000 List Date: 1/19/2026 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Overview

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 Details MLS# 100550100

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-01-16
Listing Price: 3250000
List Price/SqFt: 312.35
Stipulation of Sale: Third Party Approval

Location Information

Street #: 12
Pre Direction: E
Street Name: Barrett
Street Suffix: Road
County: Moore
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28374
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Pinehurst
Subdivision: Old Town

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Traveling on Hwy 5, turn onto E Barrett Rd, home will be on the corner, right side.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 1.19
Lot SqFt: 51836
Lot Dimensions: 269 x 317 x 316 x 43 x 298 x 57
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 10405
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 10405
# Rooms: 16
# Baths - Full: 7
# Baths - Half: 3
# Baths - Total: 10
# Bedrooms: 7
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 3
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1919

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: 2

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership: None Selected
No Amenities: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Breakfast Nook Level: Main
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom Level: Second
Media Room Level: Basement
Other Level: Main
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 6: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Media Room: Yes
Other: Yes

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 2

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 3097140
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 17731.13
Deed Book: 6120
Deed Page: 292
Legal: Lot 316R
Broker Owner: No
PID: 8552-00-77-6386
Tax Identifier: 00022361
Plat Book: 13
Plat Page: 627
Lot #: 316R
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: R-30
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
School District: Moore County Schools
Elementary School: Pinehurst Elementary
Middle School: West Pine
High School: Pinecrest

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Site: Yes

Attic

Floored - Partial: Yes
Stairs - Perm: Yes

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

None: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

4 Bedroom Or More: Yes

Style

Historic District: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Log: Yes
Irrigation System: Yes

Exterior Finish

Aluminum Siding: Yes
Brick: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
USDA Loan: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Fencing

Metal/Ornamental: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Slate: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Enclosed: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Levels

3 Story or More: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Available: Yes
Sewer Available: Yes
Water Available: Yes

Sewer

Municipal Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Municipal Water: Yes
Well: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement: Yes
Great Room: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Whirlpool: Yes

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer: Yes
Hookup - Washer: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes
Formal: Yes

Other Structures

Fountain: Yes
Gazebo: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: None Attic: Floored - Partial; Stairs - Perm Basement: Partially Finished Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Or More Style: Historic District Exterior Features: Gas Log; Irrigation System Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Brick Fencing: Metal/Ornamental Foundation: Slab Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Off Street; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Patio; Porch Roof: Composition Levels: 3 Story or More Lot Features: Corner Lot Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Natural Gas Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water; Well Fireplace Features: Basement; Great Room Flooring: Carpet; Slate; Tile; Wood Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Gas Log; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whirlpool Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room Dining Room Type: Combination; Formal Other Structures: Fountain; Gazebo HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bonus Room; Breakfast Nook; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Media Room; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Length: 12.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Main Remarks: Guest Suite on Main Other Length: 13.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Remarks: Sitting room off Bedroom 1 on Main level Laundry Length: 11.00 Width: 10.60 Level: Main Remarks: Laundry room with Dog Wash station Dining Room Length: 25.00 Width: 19.00 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 16.00 Width: 20.00 Level: Main Other Length: 8.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Remarks: Prep Kitchen Breakfast Nook Length: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Living Room Length: 28.00 Width: 31.00 Level: Main Remarks: Music Room Den Length: 18.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Remarks: Study Other Length: 15.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Remarks: Solarium off Study/Den Bedroom 2 Length: 14.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Second Remarks: The London En Suite Bedroom 3 Length: 19.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Second Remarks: The Pinehurst En Suite Bedroom 4 Length: 19.00 Width: 15.00 Level: Second Remarks: The Manhattan Suite Bedroom 5 Length: 21.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Second Remarks: The Englewood En Suite Bedroom 6 Length: 18.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Second Remarks: The Brooklyn Suite Master Bedroom Length: 20.00 Width: 34.00 Level: Second Remarks: The Barber Gandy En Suite Media Room Length: 19.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Basement Remarks: Movie Theatre Bonus Room Length: 29.00 Width: 31.00 Level: Basement Remarks: Game Room Other Length: 13.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Basement Remarks: Speakeasy Lounge

Listing Office: Pines Sotheby's International Realty

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Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026

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