128 Acres in Purlear, NC - $6,200,000

Water Features: Two year-round, spring-fed streams flow from the Blue Ridge Mountains, encircling the home and ensuring a reliable water source. There are also locations for two potential ponds, which could be fed by a third spring.

Wildlife: The estate is home to abundant wildlife, including deer and turkey habitats, providing excellent opportunities for nature observation and hunting.

Privacy: Private gated and coded entrance with a 12-foot wide, all-concrete driveway, complete with timed lights along the driveway and water spigots for landscaping needs.

For the savvy business-minded individual, this property presents a unique opportunity for a 1031 exchange. The home sits on 9.96 acres, with an additional 118.2 acres of remaining land that could be utilized for a tax-deferred exchange, offering potential investment benefits and portfolio diversification. Please note: The property will not be divided and must be sold as a whole 128-acre parcel; however, the option remains for the 118.2 acres to be applied toward a 1031 exchange.

Estate Home Specifications:

Cumberland Fieldstone Timber-Frame Home: This three-level home boasts a total gross living area of 7,664 sq ft, with a total footprint of 9,208 sq ft.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms: 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with 12-foot ceilings in the main level rooms and bedrooms.

Great Room: A stunning 38-foot ceiling with a stone fireplace and a mahogany entertainment center, featuring ornate timber framing and stained-glass windows.

Master Suite: Includes built-in cabinets with a gas fireplace and fan blower, his-and-her baths, a jetted tub, three sinks, a bidet, heated floors, a towel warmer, and dual closets. The suite connects to the sunroom and a large wood and slate patio with a hot tub, offering serene views and sounds of the mountain stream.

Kitchen: Chef's kitchen with a wood-burning stove, breakfast nook, and two pantries.

Dining Room: Features extensive molding, built-in cabinets, and new custom wallpaper.

Sunroom: Recently updated with new custom wallpaper, connecting nature indoors.

Upstairs: Includes a bonus room that can be converted into a sixth bedroom, a wet bar with a refrigerator, two closets (one of which is cedar-lined), a full bath, and a loft with a built-in media area.

Basement and Additional Features:

Walkout Basement: The outside walkout area features tongue-and-groove ceilings. The basement provides ample storage, an additional storm shelter, and a utility room with access to the crawl space, which is in the dry with a poured concrete floor and a humidifier. It includes a full kitchen, laundry, family room with a gas fireplace, three bedrooms with10-foot ceilings, and one full bath with new custom wallpaper.

Utilities and Infrastructure: The property features a geothermal system with six units, lifetime warranty on the GAF roof, copper gutters with leaf guards, a 4.3 engine WinCo generator, two 80-gallon water heaters, and 5G Fiber Optic internet with Wilkes Communication. All utilities are underground. The home is equipped with a 600-amp electrical system.

Landscape and Outdoor Features: Immaculate and artistically designed landscaping, including Japanese trees, apple tree, dogwoods, persimmons, and rhododendrons. The property also has eight water hoses around the home and slate sidewalks.

Additional Amenities:

Barn: Includes a two-car garage and loft.

3-Car Garage: The garage features 8-foot-high doors to accommodate large vehicles and trucks.

Outdoor Living: Large wood and slate patio with a hot tub, perfect for enjoying the natural surroundings.

Office/Study: Private space with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace.

Laundry: Tankless water heater in the basement laundry room.

This one-of-a-kind mountain retreat is not only a luxurious residence but also a wise investment opportunity. It would be hard to duplicate a home with these features, including a full stone exterior and timber frame, at today's costs. The property offers a blank slate for further development, whether for additional pastureland or personal enhancements. Its combination of seclusion, natural beauty, and high-end amenities makes it an exceptional estate for those seeking an extraordinary lifestyle.

*All fireplaces in the home could be converted back to wood-burning.