Hill Crest, completed in 1910, was built by successful local meat and produce businessman, Adam Oscar Surber. Dr. John M. Emmett, Chief of Surgery of the C&O Railway Hospital, bought and extensively re-modeled the home in 1935, adding wings on the sides and rear of the house, as well as a three-bay carriage house with apartment, and acres of formal English gardens.
Hill Crest is a two-story home on 2.82 acres. Featuring stunning Greek Revival architecture, Hill Crest has four massive 20-foot columns supporting a classic portico with brilliant white trim contrasting against red brick. Situated at the top of the city’s most prestigious street, Hill Crest’s 64-foot wraparound porch offers a commanding view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Hill Crest has 24 rooms on 4 levels, and approximately 6,500 square feet of finished living space. Hill Crest also features a 40,000-gallon in-ground pool, beautiful gardens, stone retaining walls from the 1900s, majestic trees for privacy and intimacy, and 100-year-old English boxwoods.
Hill Crest has 7 guests rooms and 6 private full baths. Hill Crest is a full service bed and breakfast. Wine and cheese and southern sweets in the afternoons, Turn-down service every evening. Five course breakfast, Private dinners can be arranged. Wedding, Events etc.
