our history
Montfort Hall, now known as Heights House Hotel, was commissioned in 1858 by William Montfort Boylan with the guidance of British architect William Percival. The Italianate style mansion was completed in 1860 and sits on the highest point of the now historic Boylan Heights neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh. It is one of the few remaining pre-civil war houses in the Raleigh area and is a National and Raleigh Historic Landmark. Over the past 162 years, the house has seen an array of owners, renovations, restorations, and changes. Even so, the home was incredibly well built and the structure has truly stood the test of time. This special piece of Raleigh history recently finished it’s most recent restoration to add to the vibrancy of downtown Raleigh as a boutique hotel and event space. The house has nine large ensuite guest rooms that can sleep up to 20 guests. In total, the house is ~10,000 square feet with 15-foot ceilings, original hardwoods, large pocket doors, 10 fireplaces, and grand common spaces including a library and parlor. Meticulously and thoughtfully designed, we have highlighted the authenticity of the original architecture while incorporating modern and vintage touches. Every item was handpicked, from artwork, fixtures, vintage rugs, and custom furniture.
Owners Jeff and Sarah were recently guests on Podcast Raleigh. Take a listen to their story below!
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Are you intrigued with the house’s history and have an hour to kill? Pour yourself a drink and listen to owners Sarah & Jeff Shepherd discuss the house’s history, its past inhabitants, the architect, and more from their virtual presentation with the North Carolina Museum of History.
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Want to take a 360/3D virtual tour of the house? Get exploring below!