Forest Gate Farm
44-Acre Iconic Equestrian Property
MOTIVATED SELLER! PROPERTY REDUCED BY 27%
Forest Gate Farm is an iconic 44-acre equestrian estate featuring a gated entrance and idyllic lake. The property boasts rolling topography with 4 separate homes for caretakers and trainers, two barns, covered arena, fenced and cross-fenced pastures and large storage buildings for farm vehicles. Located near Hendersonville, North Carolina, Forest Gate Farm provides the ideal setting for a private estate, family compound or professional equestrian operation. A portion of the land is protected by conservation easements.
The Property | The centerpiece of Forest Gate Farm is a stunning 1.5-acre lake that is home to a variety of migrating birds including great blue herons, mallards and wood ducks. Seven mountain springs on the property contribute to the two brooks which feed the lake. Nearby, family and guests can relax by the shady stone koi pond, site of the original spring house. The magnificent rolling pastures at Forest Gate are fenced and cross fenced with 4-rail white PVC.
The Entrance | The classic gated entrance features stone columns, custom Bevolo lights and custom-fabricated steel gates with sophisticated control systems.
Morton Barn | Built in 2001, the main Morton barn includes nine 12 X 12 stalls and one double stall measuring 12 X 24. Other appointments include a fly spray system, built-in Nelson stainless steel waterers in each stall, a wash rack with hot and cold water and "instant heat" water heater, electric ports for fans in each stall window, and infrared heaters in the wash rack and foaling stall. The lounge features tile floor and half bath plus washer and dryer hook ups. The feed room is 6 X12 and the tack room is 10 X 12. Both the tack room and lounge offer central heat and air.
Covered Arena | The 60 X 60 covered arena is a Morton structure constructed in 2002. With cupola and matching style, the facility offers a handsome complement to the nearby Morton barn.
Blue Barn | Built circa 1946, this sturdy vintage barn includes a shop with 240 and 110 electrical, a huge loft and 5 box stalls with sliding doors. One of these stalls is a large foaling stall.
Yellow House | Built in the 1960s, the yellow house features hardwood floors; stone fireplace; open living/dining area; home office; Screen porch overlooking the barns; Master bedroom with full bath; Large eat-in kitchen with double oven, tile countertops and knotty pine cabinetry.
Artist's Studio | Accompanying the yellow house is a delightful 1-room cottage with bath. This private cottage has been used as an artist's retreat.
Original Farm House | The original farmhouse at Forest Gate Farm has been recently updated to feature a kitchen with vaulted ceilings and brick fireplace in the living room.
Log Home | Enjoying wooded privacy, the log home features 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, a spacious kitchen with knotty pine cabinetry, full basement and private. The wood floors were cut from trees on the property. A new roof was added in 2007.
Stone Home | This charming stone house is a duplex currently used as a rental. The residence is accessed by a separate entrance off the main road. It also has its own private well. One side of the duplex is a one-bedroom and other side is a two-bedroom.
Storage Facilities | These 30 X 40 and 50 X 80 Morton storage buildings, featuring concrete floors, can be entered by service vehicles for ease of delivery and pick-up.
Local Equestrian Amenities | Forest Gate Farm lies near a variety of equestrian venues. Within a 25-mile radius, there are hunt clubs, public equestrian trail systems and equestrian centers offering a year round calendar of horse shows and clinics. Here are a few of the area's equestrian centers and activities:
- Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
- The Blockhouse Steeplechase
- Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center
- Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
- DuPont State Forest Equestrian Trails
- Tryon Hounds
- Green Creek Hounds
- Tryon Riding and Hunt Club
- Foothills Riding Club
- Carolina Carriage Club
- FETA Trails
- Western North Carolina Hunter Pace
- Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association
MLS | North Carolina Mountains MLS #435260
Price | Reduced from $2,595,000 to $1,890,000
Contact | To schedule a
private showing, please contact Sheelah Clarkson:
