North Carolina Horse Farms

In The Greater Asheville Area

Our North Carolina horse farms in the greater Asheville area offer equestrian living at its finest. Across the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina you will discover a land of luxury horse property, equestrian communities, and exceptional estate properties. Contact us to initiate a tailored search for horse farms that meet your requirements.

Featured North Carolina Horse Farms for Sale

Forest Gate | Forest Gate is a world class 58-acre luxury estate showcasing the merger of exquisite craftsmanship, masterful design and state-of-the-art technology. The estate offers a private setting with stellar 270-degree long range mountain views. The main residence features stone floors from the Burgundy region of France and granite cobblestones originally used as ballast on ships coming from Europe. The equestrian facilities include two barns with 15 stalls, covered arena, fenced and cross fenced pastures, gated entrance, a tranquil pond and 4 additional residences for caretakers and trainers. View more details of this unrivaled equestrian estate.

Luxury Equestrian Estate | NEW! This idyllic equestrian estate on 6.7 acres provides the convenience of a North Asheville location with the rare opportunity to keep your horses inside the city limits. The stunning main residence has been completely renovated with luxury amenities. The estate also includes a new architecturally designed carriage house with au pair apartment above the garage; 6-stall barn with tack room and trainer’s apartment; board-fenced pastures; and riding ring. Enjoy a pastoral setting with private views across your bold creek and meadows. View more details about this exceptional luxury estate.

Luxury Equestrian Estate | NEW! Bask in elegance at this gated estate on 9.7 acres in South Asheville’s premier gated community, Waterford Lakes. The spectacular residence features soaring 20-foot ceilings, limestone and hickory flooring, European copper gutters, 2 fireplaces, geothermal heat, 5-car garage and security system. Notice the gourmet kitchen with hammered copper sink, granite countertops, Forrest/Geppetto custom cabinetry and Dacor appliances. For equestrians, the property boasts a 5-stall Morton barn and fenced pastures. The estate also includes security gates, stocked fishing lake, state-of-the-art swimming pool with hot tub and pool house/cabana. View more details about this outstanding luxury equestrian estate.

Horse Farm near Asheville | NEW! A romantic 19-acre farm tucked away in the Carolina foothills, Lafayette Farm offers a one-of-a-kind historic home constructed in1889 and fully renovated in 1999. Vintage architecture has been carefully merged with recent construction and fine amenities for contemporary living. The spacious master suite features cathedral ceilings, gas log fireplace, His and Her baths and Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy magnificent, unobstructed year round views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Lafayette Farm also includes a charming guest cottage, child’s playhouse, extensive gardens and detached office. Equestrians will appreciate the 4-stall barn with wash rack and tack room, pastures with 3-board fencing, run-in shed and direct access to the Gowensville equestrian trail system. View more details about this exceptional equestrian estate.

Horse Farm near Asheville | NEW! Equestrian properties this close to Asheville are seldom seen on the market. This level 48-acre Asheville horse farm is located in the idyllic Cane Creek Valley. The farm features a two-story historic home, private paved drive and idyllic mountain views. For equestrians, the property boasts a custom-designed octagonal horse barn, separate foaling barn, pastures, paddock and riding ring. Nearby equestrian venues include the Cane Creek Equestrian Center and the Western North Carolina Regional Agricultural Center which offers year-round horse shows and horsemanship clinics. Equestrian trail systems are located only a short drive away. View more details about this horse farm set in desirable Cane Creek Valley just outside of Asheville, North Carolina.

Luxury Equestrian Estate | NEW! Wind your way your way along a private country lane to Grandview Farms, an exclusive enclave of private estates enjoying the equestrian lifestyle. Located near Asheville, this exceptional property offers a wealth of amenities for the discerning buyer. The masterful Timberpeg residence is situated on 10.45 pastoral acres with incredible, panoramic views. The property includes a four-stall Morton barn and access to community bridle paths and walking trails. View more details about this luxury mountain horse property.

Greycliffe Farm | Greycliffe Farm boasts luxurious privacy amid 23 acres of gently rolling acreage. The one-of-a-kind residence masterfully combines the historic with the contemporary. The home features a wealth of amenities: heart pine floors, cathedral ceilings, four fireplaces, spacious master suite, four rocking chair porches, dual zone heating and a sound system throughout. For equestrians, Greycliffe Farm offers well established pastures with three-board fencing, barn and access to a private equestrian trail system. The property also includes established gardens, separate guest quarters, koi pond and a cute potting shed. UNDER CONTRACT

Asheville Equestrian Estate | Discover this quintessential private estate set on 30 rolling acres in the pastoral Mills River Valley just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Carefully constructed in a grove of ancient white oaks, the 2003 home radiates the ambiance of a historic Southern estate. This exquisite property also features a 1-acre stocked lake; a bold stream running along the property line; classic red barn with tack room and adjoining paddock; and acres of open fields with mature grass for your horses. For trail riders, the farm is located within easy driving distance of the public equestrian trails at Dupont State Forest. For show enthusiasts, the estate lies approximately 8 miles from the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and its year round calendar of horse shows and horsemanship clinics. Experience the pure grace of this idyllic countryside setting located only 10 minutes from both Hendersonville and Asheville. View more details of this gracious equestrian estate.

Foothills Horse Farm | Small is beautiful. Delight yourself at this picturesque horse property in the Carolina foothills near Landrum, South Carolina. The charming mini-farm boasts 6.6 acres, a 4-stall barn constructed in 2003, exercise ring, workshop and rolling pastures fenced and cross-fenced with post and rail. You’ll be entranced with the classic farmhouse with its original heart pine floors. The property also features an artist’s studio, mature shade trees, idyllic privacy and magnificent year round mountain views. View more details on this Carolina horse property.

Moonrise Ridge | Experience a classic Bavarian style setting and breathtaking panoramic views at Moonrise Ridge. The property includes a charming 3100-square-foot home built in 2001 and a separate guest house. Inside, experience a hint of European elegance, from the custom designed chandeliers to the ambiance of each room’s special décor. Both the main residence and the guest house are being sold fully furnished. For equestrians, the property offers board-fenced fenced pasture and a run-in shed for your horses. View more details of this charming horse property.

Mountain Side Farm | An idyllic 47-acre private equestrian estate located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Side Farm is a turnkey equestrian show facility. The farm features a state-of-the-art show barn, separate Morton barn, outdoor ring, several pastures with 3-board fencing, gated entry and panoramic mountain views. The European-style main residence features a luxurious 3,000-square-foot professionally decorated living area with an open floor plan, fireplace, hardwood flooring and numerous updated amenities. The property includes a gunite pool and charming pool house with a sunken 6-person hot tub. UNDER CONTRACT

The Traces Equestrian Community | Located in the heart of Carolina horse country, The Traces is a private equestrian lifestyle community featuring custom homes and stately homesites. The on-site Equestrian Center offers a full range of amenities designed with horse owners in mind: two central barns, outdoor arena, several paddocks for turn out and board-fenced pastures. Training for you and your horse is also available. From the Traces, you can have direct access to miles of Tryon's private equestrian trail systems. The 390-acre Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), right next door, offers a complete calendar of activities from hunter/jumper shows and eventing to dressage and carriage driving activities. Most importantly, The Traces features concierge boarding, allowing you the freedom to work and travel with the assurance your horses are receiving daily care from a team of qualified professionals. Find out more about The Traces.

Our North Carolina Horse Farms Services

As equestrians and experienced horse farm real estate agents, we help both horse industry veterans and weekend riders find their ideal equestrian property in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

We have first-hand experience with our region's horse farms and the local equestrian community. Our brokers understand differing property requirements for dressage farms, reining and cutting horse operations, lay-up facilities, and hunter/jumper training centers. We are pleased to showcase fine equestrian estates ranging from mini-farms to properties with state-of-the-art equestrian training facilities.

Because of our strong background in business and commercial real estate, we also bring vital insight to those seeking 1031 exchange real estate and the use of horse farms as agricultural businesses. Also, talk with us about land conservancy and the use of conservation easements for tax credits.

Finding North Carolina Horse Farms For Sale

A number of western North Carolina horse farms for sale can be found in the Tryon MLS or the Farms and Land section of the Asheville MLS. Ask us for more information on specific listings that interest you.

Some of our horse farms are not listed in any public MLS. Through our established network, we keep our finger on the pulse of equestrian properties in more than a dozen counties around the Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard and Tryon, North Carolina area as well as the horse farm country of upstate South Carolina. Contact us to discuss equestrian estates currently on the market.

Our Horse Farms

Our western North Carolina horse farms are home to sport horses, classical dressage horses, hunters, reining horses, and back-yard pets. Sheelah Clarkson Asheville Real Estate Agency has assisted horse enthusiasts, breeders, and equestrians from around the nation. Our buyers have been delighted to find charming and fully appointed horse farms in this spectacular mountain region that offers cool summers, mild winters, and breathtaking vistas.

Many of our horse farms include Morton barns, covered and indoor arenas, dressage rings, paddocks and turn-outs, three-board fencing, and premier training facilities. Some horse farms are located on well-established trail systems available only to members. Some are situated within a short distance of public equestrian trails that wind through the cool mountains of western North Carolina's state and national forests. A number of equestrian properties boast luxury homes and guest cottages. Others feature acres of pristine land where you can build your own equestrian center in heart of North Carolina horse country. Our private equestrian communities are popular with those desiring equestrian homes or mini-farms in private developments.

An Equestrian Tradition

In our highlands near Asheville and Hendersonville, you will discover a full range of equestrian activities from world-class dressage and Pony Club events to riding clinics and quarter horse exhibitions. The Biltmore Estate in Asheville hosts nationally-recognized equestrian events including AERC-sanctioned endurance rides and the annual Biltmore Estate Summer Classic AA Hunter Jumper show which features 300 classes, eight rings, and a $25,000 Grand Prix. Nearby, the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center offers indoor show facilities and a year-round schedule of horse shows and horsemanship clinics.

Along the foothills near Tryon and Landrum lies some of the finest fox hunting land in the nation. Here, the Blockhouse Steeplechase has run every year since 1947. The Bonnie Brae Equine Hospital is a state of the art practice offering superb equine veterinary care and complete surgical facilities comparable to state university equine veterinary hospitals. Three hunt clubs, a carriage club, dressage, eventing, and an active horse show circuit contribute to the equestrian legacy that has thrived in this pastoral area since the 1920s.

Contact us to discover the location that best suits your equestrian lifestyle. We'll discuss your property needs and send you a tailored set of listings featuring horse farms and equestrian estates currently on the market.