Detailed Property Information

Acreage

185+/- acres

Road Frontage

Paved Public Road

Topography

Mostly wooded, but with several acres of open field and pasture

Surface Water

500+/- feet on Meadow Fork Branch and others

Electricity, Telephone

Electricity, telephone, internet

Well Water

Two wells

Sewer System

Septic systems

Pond/Lake

None

Open Field/Pasture

Approximately three acres

Nearest Interstate Highway

20+ miles (I-40)

Nearest Four Lane Road

14 miles (Highway 63)

Nearest High Density Area

17 miles (Asheville)

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Few properties in western North Carolina offer so much at such a bargain value.  CURRENT TAX VALUE IS NEARLY $2.4 MILLION, BUT BEING OFFERED FOR LESS THAN HALF!  That is 185 acres with two houses, a multipurpose building and greenhouse!  This is by far, the BEST VALUE in all of WNC!

“Why is it being offered for less than half?“, you ask.  The seller sold it last year with owner financing and when that buyer defaulted, the property was returned and titled back to the original seller.  He now says “SELL IT!”  But this time it requires a cash only sale.  Only qualified buyers should inquire, and proof of funds must be presented before showing.

Located near the famous Max Patch mountain bald in the Spring Creek area of southern Madison County, it is easily accessible via a paved state maintained road with little traffic (that means it is quiet here).  Of the 184 acres, there are approximately three acres of gently laying open fields including a large fenced animal corral area.  The property fronts along Meadow Fork Branch which is a sizable year round stream and there is a secondary stream flowing from within the property itself that in the past provided irrigation for the 60′ x 120′ greenhouse (no flooding on this property).  This stream can easily provide off-grid power via micro-hydro.

At the head of the fields, tucked up near the woods is a large, well maintained three floor log home.  For over 25 years, it has been operated as a seven bedroom guest house with three baths.  There is a large open and covered deck taking in the private view of the valley below.  The septic permit for this structure is for three bedrooms, thus that is all that can be listed in the MLS, but the practicality of it is that this has more than easily accommodated 20+ people at a time consistently through the years.  All furniture, appliances, etc. convey with the house.  This is totally “turn-key”, “move in ready”!

Down below this house is the large greenhouse frame.  Herein you will find all you need to grow just about anything imaginable.  The frame is in excellent condition and there is a concrete walkway within the interior.  There are dozens of tables for growing starter plants, irrigation equipment, etc.  It needs a new covering. But other than that, this greenhouse is ready to go.  If you don’t want to use it as a greenhouse, this site makes for an exceptionally good building pad for another structure.  This is a rarity in these mountains.

Around the corner from the field is the “Gatekeeper’s Cottage”.  This is a very comfortable and well maintained three bedroom, two bath manufactured home tucked up in the woods.  It has a fireplace along with central heat and a/c.  All furnishings come with it.

Across the creek is the incredible 3,200 s.f. multi-purpose building called “The Ark”.  This is a frame structure built on a large, tall crawl space with the interior consisting mostly of a large open span meeting hall.  Finishes are like that you would find in any public meeting hall with room to seat more than 100.  There is a large kitchen along with men’s and women’s restrooms complete with shower and toilet stalls.  In one corner is a bunk room with bedding for another seven guests.  The building has central heat and a/c, but on one side is a Pioneer Princess cook stove.  This alone with a gem of a find.  Use it for alternative heating or cooking.  This is the “Cadillac” of wood stoves.

Elsewhere on the property you’ll find abundant wildlife and a very well built and maintained gravel drive leading to the higher points of the property.  This drive takes you to a multitude of potential building sites that are ideal for additional homes or cottages featuring excellent mountain views.  Down by the multi-purpose building are two RV hookups as well.

Though this property is remote, it is easily accessible due to the excellent paved road system, but equally connected to the world via fiber optic internet service from French Broad Electric with download speeds in excess of 340 mbps.

Overall, this property is very well suited for anyone seeking a conference center arrangement, group home, spiritual retreat, wellness center, vacation rentals (near Max Patch) or multi-family compound, etc.  There is little to no deferred maintenance and the land is beautiful.  For conveniences, the Trust General Store only about ten minutes away with its restaurant and gas.  Closer than that is the Spring Creek Community Center and Dave’s 209 Diner, a landmark.  At this list price, you WILL NOT find a better value in all of western North Carolina.