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A Rare Legacy Estate Offering Extraordinary Beauty and Opportunity: Encompassing approximately 40 picturesque acres centered around a stunning private pond, this distinctive estate brings together natural beauty, meaningful improvements, privacy, and exceptional versatility. The pond serves as a captivating focal point, reflecting the western evening sky and creating a… Read More memorable backdrop across the landscape. Currently home to an established wedding and event venue, the estate has been thoughtfully developed for celebrations and gatherings while retaining the character, acreage, and versatility to inspire an entirely different vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, boutique hospitality destination, luxury event venue, therapeutic riding center, agricultural retreat, or income-producing investment, the setting lends itself to a remarkable range of possibilities, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. At the heart of the estate stand two impressive heated and cooled custom timber-frame barns, designed by Sand Creek Post & Beam. Distinctive post-and-beam construction, substantial exposed timbers, and enduring craftsmanship give each structure an architectural presence far beyond that of a traditional agricultural barn. Each features a loft with kitchenette, full bathroom, and closet space, while abundant windows frame sweeping views of the fields and pond. On the main level, each barn also offers multi-stall restroom facilities with accessible accommodations, thoughtfully designed to support larger gatherings and hospitality use. The primary barn is distinguished by a full kitchen equipped with range, sink, refrigerator, and ice machine, while the companion barn offers an additional kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Together, these beautifully crafted structures and the extensive improvements already in place provide exceptional flexibility for continued use or future adaptation. Beyond the barns, open fields, a hay field still harvested today, developed grounds, and the pond come together to create a distinctive landscape with an enduring connection to the land. Its peaceful country setting belies its accessibility, with I-40 and I-95 providing connections to Raleigh, the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, and beyond, as well as an easy route toward North Carolina's coast. Estates combining this scale, architectural character, craftsmanship, natural setting, and versatility are increasingly rare. Whether preserving what has been so carefully created or reimagining the property for generations to come, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward an extraordinary North Carolina legacy. Please note: Select images have been digitally enhanced, virtually staged, and/or created using AI to illustrate potential uses or design concepts. Such images are conceptual representations only and may not reflect the property's current condition or existing improvements. Read Less

Courtesy of Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE, Tanya Ireland.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 30, 2026

Property Type

Farm

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

8,507

Lot Size

40.06 Acres

Year Built

2018

MLS Number

10189232

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: County Road, Road Surface Type: Gravel

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Bar Fridge, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator

Building

Building Area Total: 8507, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding, See Remarks, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 8507, Other Structures: See Remarks, Structure Type: Site Built, Year Built: 2018

Cooling

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch

Fence

Fencing: Electric, Fenced, Wood

Floors

Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood

Foundation

Foundation Details: Slab, Other, See Remarks

Heating

Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Shower

Laundry

Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Washer Hookup, See Remarks

Lot

Lot Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Hardwood Trees, Irregular Lot, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Pond on Lot, Rectangular Lot, Views, Waterfront, See Remarks, Lot Size Acres: 40.06, Lot Size Area: 40.06, Lot Size Dimensions: NOTE: comprised of 3 parcels total, Lot Size Square Feet: 1745013.6, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 01D07026E

Miscellaneous

Horse Property

Parking

Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Unpaved

Property

Property Sub Type: Farm, View: Pond, Rural, Trees/Woods, Zoning: RAG

Roof

Roof: Metal

Sewer

Sewer: Septic Tank

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 8218.74

Utilities

Utilities: Septic Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Source: Public

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