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For nearly fifty years, this working farm has been a hidden masterpiece of the Blue Ridge Mountains, reached by a mile-long gravel drive that winds through open pasture, alongside creeks, and beneath towering hardwoods before finally opening to the home. And what a home it is. Custom-built in 1978, the home blends timeless architecture with a level of craftsmanship and character that’s difficult to replicate today. Nearly 2,500 square feet of living space, filled with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, natural stone, and remarkable natural light, gives the home a warmth that balances perfectly with its scale and craftsmanship. At the heart of the home is an enormous double-sided fireplace built from hand-selected local stone, anchoring two separate living areas. The layout was thoughtfully designed, with the primary suite positioned on the main level and two additional bedrooms with a full bath upstairs. Large windows throughout the home frame views of the surrounding farm and mountains in nearly every direction, while newer Pella windows along the northern side of the main level bring even more light into the living spaces. Solid-surface countertops, wide-plank hardwood floors, architectural shingles, a partial basement, an attached two-car garage, and a large rear deck complete the home beautifully. Outside, the estate unfolds across 139 acres of some of Western North Carolina’s most desirable landscape. Approximately 20 acres are established pastureland with partial fencing already in place, while the remainder of the property stretches through mature timber, trails, and multiple creeks flowing through the farm. Several potential building sites throughout the property offer exceptional long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the potential for a family compound, event venue or investment. The farm remains highly functional as well, with a storage and implement barn, large metal garage/storage building, and tractor and hay equipment conveying with the sale. Certain furnishings inside the home will remain too. Properties like this are becoming increasingly rare — not simply because of the acreage, but because of the complete package. A truly custom home with architectural character. Privacy without isolation. Usable land. Water. Views. History. And a setting that feels every bit as special as the home itself. This is the kind of property families hold onto for generations.

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4380297 MLS

For nearly fifty years, this working farm has been a hidden masterpiece of the Blue Ridge Mountains, reached by a mile-long gravel drive that winds through open pasture, alongside creeks, and beneath towering hardwoods before finally opening to the home. And what a home it is. Custom-built in 1978, the home blends timeless architecture with a level of craftsmanship and character that’s difficult to replicate today. Nearly 2,500 square feet of living space, filled with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, natural stone, and remarkable natural light, gives the home a warmth that balances perfectly with its scale and craftsmanship. At the heart of the home is an enormous double-sided fireplace built from hand-selected local stone, anchoring two separate living areas. The layout was thoughtfully designed, with the primary suite positioned on the main level and two additional bedrooms with a full bath upstairs. Large windows throughout the home frame views of the surrounding farm and mountains in nearly every direction, while newer Pella windows along the northern side of the main level bring even more light into the living spaces. Solid-surface countertops, wide-plank hardwood floors, architectural shingles, a partial basement, an attached two-car garage, and a large rear deck complete the home beautifully. Outside, the estate unfolds across 139 acres of some of Western North Carolina’s most desirable landscape. Approximately 20 acres are established pastureland with partial fencing already in place, while the remainder of the property stretches through mature timber, trails, and multiple creeks flowing through the farm. Several potential building sites throughout the property offer exceptional long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the potential for a family compound, event venue or investment. The farm remains highly functional as well, with a storage and implement barn, large metal garage/storage building, and tractor and hay equipment conveying with the sale. Certain furnishings inside the home will remain too. Properties like this are becoming increasingly rare — not simply because of the acreage, but because of the complete package. A truly custom home with architectural character. Privacy without isolation. Usable land. Water. Views. History. And a setting that feels every bit as special as the home itself. This is the kind of property families hold onto for generations.

415 Reel Hollow Road, Marion

$257,000

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Marion, this charming homestead on Sugar Hill Road offers the perfect blend of country living and functional space. Situated on approximately 1 acre, the property is thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and self-sufficiency.Step inside through the 16X24 enclosed front porch, an ideal space for year-round relaxation, morning coffee, or unwinding while enjoying the surrounding natural setting.The land features mature fruit trees and established raised garden beds, ideal for growing your own produce and enjoying a farm-to-table lifestyle. A fully fenced area provides a secure space for goats or other small livestock, making this an excellent mini-farm or hobby homestead.A carport offers convenient covered parking, while an additional tiny home on the property provides flexible living options—perfect for guests, kids playhouse, or a private office space.The property gently borders a small creek, creating a serene backdrop and enhancing the overall appeal for those seeking quiet, nature-filled living.Located along Sugar Hill Road, this property offers a peaceful rural feel while still being within reach of local amenities. Properties in this area often feature generous land sizes and a mix of residential and agricultural use, making it ideal for homesteading or country living. An additional room off of the laundry area is being used as a 3rd bedroom at the moment. This home comes equipped with solar panels that help offset electricity usage, offering potential savings on power bills and protection against rising energy costs. **There are apple trees, plum trees, a cherry tree, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, a mulberry tree and strawberries ...the raised garden bed is approximately 18x20. There are chickens on the property at the moment** Motivated Seller

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4377452 MLS

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Marion, this charming homestead on Sugar Hill Road offers the perfect blend of country living and functional space. Situated on approximately 1 acre, the property is thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and self-sufficiency.Step inside through the 16X24 enclosed front porch, an ideal space for year-round relaxation, morning coffee, or unwinding while enjoying the surrounding natural setting.The land features mature fruit trees and established raised garden beds, ideal for growing your own produce and enjoying a farm-to-table lifestyle. A fully fenced area provides a secure space for goats or other small livestock, making this an excellent mini-farm or hobby homestead.A carport offers convenient covered parking, while an additional tiny home on the property provides flexible living options—perfect for guests, kids playhouse, or a private office space.The property gently borders a small creek, creating a serene backdrop and enhancing the overall appeal for those seeking quiet, nature-filled living.Located along Sugar Hill Road, this property offers a peaceful rural feel while still being within reach of local amenities. Properties in this area often feature generous land sizes and a mix of residential and agricultural use, making it ideal for homesteading or country living. An additional room off of the laundry area is being used as a 3rd bedroom at the moment. This home comes equipped with solar panels that help offset electricity usage, offering potential savings on power bills and protection against rising energy costs. **There are apple trees, plum trees, a cherry tree, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, a mulberry tree and strawberries ...the raised garden bed is approximately 18x20. There are chickens on the property at the moment** Motivated Seller

4735 Sugar Hill Road, Marion

$111,111

Back on the market... Buyer was not able to execute the contract. Septic Eval is good to 2029. 3 Bedroom. Property is fine. There is a kind of knowing that comes from the body before it reaches the mind. John Updike, in Hoeing, writes toward that truth—the slow, honest rhythm of work, the way land answers effort, the way attention itself becomes a form of prayer. The poem isn’t really about farming so much as it is about relationship: between hands and soil, time and patience, effort and reward. This land lives in that same conversation. Here, the ground is not asking to be conquered or corrected. It lies open and level, as if already prepared—inviting rather than demanding. The ease of the terrain is not an accident; it’s the result of years of care, of being worked and respected by a neighboring farm that understands the quiet intelligence of soil. You can feel it underfoot. This is ground that knows what it means to be useful, and also what it means to rest. The views stretch outward without effort. No climbing, no carving, no strain—just space unfolding naturally, the horizon meeting you where you stand. It’s the kind of openness that gives you room to breathe, room to think, room to imagine what life could look like if it weren’t rushed or crowded. And then there’s the creek. Not ornamental. Not seasonal. Not an afterthought. It moves with its own steady purpose, offering sound and motion and life to the land. Water like this doesn’t just decorate a property—it defines it. It draws wildlife, cools summer afternoons, and anchors the land in something timeless. Sit nearby long enough and you’ll notice how it recalibrates your sense of time, how conversations slow, how plans feel less urgent and more intentional. This property offers flexibility without chaos—rare ground that allows you to choose how you want to engage with it. Build a conventional home and settle in with permanence, confidence, and clarity. Or keep it recreational: pull in your camper, park with ease, and enjoy the land as it is, when you want it, without pressure or deadlines. The land doesn’t rush you. It never has. There’s also the very real potential for a hobby farm—one that doesn’t require heroic effort just to get started. The level ground, the history of cultivation nearby, the water, the openness—it’s all already here. This is land that remembers how to be worked and welcomes it again, if that’s what you choose. Like the act of hoeing in Updike’s poem, this place isn’t about spectacle. It’s about rhythm. About showing up. About letting effort be honest and reward be quiet. It’s about mornings that begin with mist over the creek and evenings that end with long shadows across open ground. It’s about land that doesn’t need to prove itself because it already knows what it is. Some properties shout. This one listens. And for the right person—the one who understands that stewardship can be both practical and poetic—it answers back.

4338306 MLS

Back on the market... Buyer was not able to execute the contract. Septic Eval is good to 2029. 3 Bedroom. Property is fine. There is a kind of knowing that comes from the body before it reaches the mind. John Updike, in Hoeing, writes toward that truth—the slow, honest rhythm of work, the way land answers effort, the way attention itself becomes a form of prayer. The poem isn’t really about farming so much as it is about relationship: between hands and soil, time and patience, effort and reward. This land lives in that same conversation. Here, the ground is not asking to be conquered or corrected. It lies open and level, as if already prepared—inviting rather than demanding. The ease of the terrain is not an accident; it’s the result of years of care, of being worked and respected by a neighboring farm that understands the quiet intelligence of soil. You can feel it underfoot. This is ground that knows what it means to be useful, and also what it means to rest. The views stretch outward without effort. No climbing, no carving, no strain—just space unfolding naturally, the horizon meeting you where you stand. It’s the kind of openness that gives you room to breathe, room to think, room to imagine what life could look like if it weren’t rushed or crowded. And then there’s the creek. Not ornamental. Not seasonal. Not an afterthought. It moves with its own steady purpose, offering sound and motion and life to the land. Water like this doesn’t just decorate a property—it defines it. It draws wildlife, cools summer afternoons, and anchors the land in something timeless. Sit nearby long enough and you’ll notice how it recalibrates your sense of time, how conversations slow, how plans feel less urgent and more intentional. This property offers flexibility without chaos—rare ground that allows you to choose how you want to engage with it. Build a conventional home and settle in with permanence, confidence, and clarity. Or keep it recreational: pull in your camper, park with ease, and enjoy the land as it is, when you want it, without pressure or deadlines. The land doesn’t rush you. It never has. There’s also the very real potential for a hobby farm—one that doesn’t require heroic effort just to get started. The level ground, the history of cultivation nearby, the water, the openness—it’s all already here. This is land that remembers how to be worked and welcomes it again, if that’s what you choose. Like the act of hoeing in Updike’s poem, this place isn’t about spectacle. It’s about rhythm. About showing up. About letting effort be honest and reward be quiet. It’s about mornings that begin with mist over the creek and evenings that end with long shadows across open ground. It’s about land that doesn’t need to prove itself because it already knows what it is. Some properties shout. This one listens. And for the right person—the one who understands that stewardship can be both practical and poetic—it answers back.

000 Old Fort Sugar Hill Road, Marion

$510,000

Nestled on over 4 acres, this charming brick ranch offers a perfect setting for your hobby farm. The home features an inviting living room with a cozy fireplace that leads to a beautifully updated kitchen. The kitchen has direct access to the two-car garage, and from there, you can relax on the back deck while enjoying views of the beautiful pasture. The main level also includes a primary bedroom with a half bath, as well as two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The fully finished basement is a standout, featuring a fourth bedroom, second living area, laundry room, and full bath. The basement also opens to its own private patio. Additional amenities include a private well, functional shed, barn with electricity, and an electric-fenced pasture, making it ideal for livestock. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional home, perfectly located just minutes from downtown Marion, with convenient access to a wide range of local amenities, shops, and dining.

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4244222 MLS

Nestled on over 4 acres, this charming brick ranch offers a perfect setting for your hobby farm. The home features an inviting living room with a cozy fireplace that leads to a beautifully updated kitchen. The kitchen has direct access to the two-car garage, and from there, you can relax on the back deck while enjoying views of the beautiful pasture. The main level also includes a primary bedroom with a half bath, as well as two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The fully finished basement is a standout, featuring a fourth bedroom, second living area, laundry room, and full bath. The basement also opens to its own private patio. Additional amenities include a private well, functional shed, barn with electricity, and an electric-fenced pasture, making it ideal for livestock. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional home, perfectly located just minutes from downtown Marion, with convenient access to a wide range of local amenities, shops, and dining.

344 Shady Lane, Marion

$820,000

Welcome to your private mountain escape, a serene 27-acre farmstead nestled in the foothills near Marion, NC. This unique property features a charming 3-bed, 2-bath home with a wood stove, updated kitchen and master bath, screened porch and full walkout basement. Ideal for sustainable living, the land includes organically managed fields to farm or garden and beds of blueberries, raspberries and asparagus. There is a greenhouse and a spring fed irrigation pond. The 2,400 sq. ft. barn has endless possibilities for business or hobbies. At the entrance of the farm is beautiful Cove Creek. Just 40 minutes from Asheville, it offers income potential through farming, agritourism or your own dreams. Embrace peaceful rural living with stunning mountain views and modern comforts. Retired farmer offers mentorship upon request.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4206983 MLS

Welcome to your private mountain escape, a serene 27-acre farmstead nestled in the foothills near Marion, NC. This unique property features a charming 3-bed, 2-bath home with a wood stove, updated kitchen and master bath, screened porch and full walkout basement. Ideal for sustainable living, the land includes organically managed fields to farm or garden and beds of blueberries, raspberries and asparagus. There is a greenhouse and a spring fed irrigation pond. The 2,400 sq. ft. barn has endless possibilities for business or hobbies. At the entrance of the farm is beautiful Cove Creek. Just 40 minutes from Asheville, it offers income potential through farming, agritourism or your own dreams. Embrace peaceful rural living with stunning mountain views and modern comforts. Retired farmer offers mentorship upon request.

9675 Montford Cove Road, Marion

$750,000

EXCEPTIONAL 54.12 acre tract of of land with INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Located just off of Muddy Creek Rd. in the Dysartsville Community between Marion and Morganton. Not only gorgeous...this property would be perfect for your private estate, horses, farming, subdivision...the sky's the limit with the potential! The property was formerly used for corn, and has access from Muddy Creek Rd. and also Autumn View Dr. Truly a must see!

4142997 MLS

EXCEPTIONAL 54.12 acre tract of of land with INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Located just off of Muddy Creek Rd. in the Dysartsville Community between Marion and Morganton. Not only gorgeous...this property would be perfect for your private estate, horses, farming, subdivision...the sky's the limit with the potential! The property was formerly used for corn, and has access from Muddy Creek Rd. and also Autumn View Dr. Truly a must see!

V/L Muddy Creek Road, Nebo

$299,500

Wonderfully maintained 3/2 private Home on 5+ Acres w/ room to spread out and enjoy The Mountain Life! Has many Outbuildings including a red Barn! Nice Vegetable garden, 2 Black Walnut Trees & 3 Cherry Trees w/ a long large Concorde Grape row! NEW Metal Roof 2020, New Gutters & Down spouts 2020, Leaf Guards 2020, 24Kw Generac Whole House generator (owned) w/Automatic transfer switch maintained by Stuller Power Solutions which includes next year inspection & maintenance included!! Fireplace Extraordinaire type "A" Vented!! Propane Tank (owned) 250 Gal., Septic Tank pumped Feb. 2023, HVAC System inspected Aug. 2023, Well pressure tank & pressure switch replaced 2019! Newer Dishwasher stainless interior 2022, Back covered porch 46'X16' w/ step down deck 16'X15', Front covered porch 15' x 8', TWO flowing crystal clear Creeks (one in front on Property edge and one at North Property edge!! Just 5.2 miles South of I-40 so only 26 mins. to Asheville, Ski slopes less than an hour away!!!

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4080149 MLS

Wonderfully maintained 3/2 private Home on 5+ Acres w/ room to spread out and enjoy The Mountain Life! Has many Outbuildings including a red Barn! Nice Vegetable garden, 2 Black Walnut Trees & 3 Cherry Trees w/ a long large Concorde Grape row! NEW Metal Roof 2020, New Gutters & Down spouts 2020, Leaf Guards 2020, 24Kw Generac Whole House generator (owned) w/Automatic transfer switch maintained by Stuller Power Solutions which includes next year inspection & maintenance included!! Fireplace Extraordinaire type "A" Vented!! Propane Tank (owned) 250 Gal., Septic Tank pumped Feb. 2023, HVAC System inspected Aug. 2023, Well pressure tank & pressure switch replaced 2019! Newer Dishwasher stainless interior 2022, Back covered porch 46'X16' w/ step down deck 16'X15', Front covered porch 15' x 8', TWO flowing crystal clear Creeks (one in front on Property edge and one at North Property edge!! Just 5.2 miles South of I-40 so only 26 mins. to Asheville, Ski slopes less than an hour away!!!

5713 Bat Cave Road, Old Fort

$425,000

In the heart of the Glenwood community the "Lawing Farm/Hatchery" w-mountain views is now for sale. This beautiful grassed 19+/- acre farm w-creek has a large amount of paved road frontage along w-frontage on an active railroad tract. The property is unrestricted & can be used for residential/farming/commercial uses. Formerly a large poultry operation w-numerous outbuildings & storage areas. The main house brick home has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered wrap around porch perfect for rocking chairs & swings, fenced area, a large family room/den was added for extra space. Home has hardwood floors, heat pump,partial basement & an additional singlewide attached by a breezeway that has been used as office. 2nd 2 story residence consists of 2 BR, 1 BA, LR & kitchen along w-storage. The number of buildings along w-the prime fields on each side make this a unique property w-endless possibilities. Convenient to I-40 & town. Seller is in the process of having storage containers removed.

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4049523 MLS

In the heart of the Glenwood community the "Lawing Farm/Hatchery" w-mountain views is now for sale. This beautiful grassed 19+/- acre farm w-creek has a large amount of paved road frontage along w-frontage on an active railroad tract. The property is unrestricted & can be used for residential/farming/commercial uses. Formerly a large poultry operation w-numerous outbuildings & storage areas. The main house brick home has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered wrap around porch perfect for rocking chairs & swings, fenced area, a large family room/den was added for extra space. Home has hardwood floors, heat pump,partial basement & an additional singlewide attached by a breezeway that has been used as office. 2nd 2 story residence consists of 2 BR, 1 BA, LR & kitchen along w-storage. The number of buildings along w-the prime fields on each side make this a unique property w-endless possibilities. Convenient to I-40 & town. Seller is in the process of having storage containers removed.

1164 Mudcut Loop, Marion