Otter Creek Farm
23-Acre Horse Farm in the North Carolina Mountains near Lake Lure
Enjoy the cool mountain breezes from the covered porches of this stylish architecturally designed mountain farm home. Located in the Lake Lure area, this 23-acre equestrian estate offers the ideal setting for a summer retreat or full time living. Listen to the sounds of Otter Creek. Take a ride or walk along the trails down to the creek. The home was uniquely designed to take full advantage of the local mountain views as well offer a private but convenient location within 55 minutes of Asheville.
The Residence | This classic country estate home was architecturally designed to bring the farmhouse style into the new century. With approximately 5500 square feet of living space and deep wrap around porches, the home offers many areas to enjoy the mountain and pasture views, entertain on a large scale or retreat in front of a fire for some quiet time. The home is surrounded by broad covered porches featuring tongue and groove pine ceiling, ceiling fans and two porch swings. With high end finishes throughout, exceptional energy saving features and an abundance of windows in every room, this estate level home is a unique property for those seeking a nicely situated retreat in the mountains.
Great Room |
The heart of this home is the expansive great room with its stone stacked wood burning fireplace. The formal entry leads from the covered front porch into the 33’ X 33’ room with 9-foot ceilings. The wide plank pine floors bring the feeling of country into this bright and open room. Light and airy, the room offers a feeling of intimacy and repose. There is a ten-foot window seat with built-in bookcases at one end of the room. At the other end, the wet bar with cherry cabinets boasts granite countertops. This room is pre-wired for a 5.1 home theatre surround sound system.
Kitchen | Upstairs, the kitchen offers a unique feeling of being in the tree tops. This 17 x 15 room features custom maple cabinets with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and 11-foot ceilings. Seating at the marble topped prep table offers views to the barn. Also there is a 16 x10 area, perfect for breakfast table or sitting area.
Dining |
The dining room features large windows with views to the mountains. The wide plank pine floors and airy windows give the room an attractive old world feeling. This room is approximately 14 x13.
Family Room |
The upstairs family room provides another delightful space for entertaining or relaxing. This cozy and cheerful space measures 17 x 30. The wood burning stove, situated on a flat stone hearth, invites you to take time to unwind.
The Bedrooms |
The home offers many options for restful sleep. Upstairs you’ll find two generous bedrooms, both 19 x 14 and each with a 13 x 5 walk-in closet. They share a large bath with twin tile counters on the vanities and full tub. Next to the kitchen, the third bedroom features a generous 17 x11 space with charming dormer window and adjacent full bath.
The Grounds | Otter Creek Farm spans 23.35 acres of open meadows and forest land. The broad and free flowing Otter Creek runs through the property for approximately 1600 feet. The forest is a variety of native hardwoods while the pastures are fenced for horses. Poised on a knoll, the home offers both privacy and beautiful views in every direction. There are riding and hiking trails through the property and along the creek. A fenced vegetable garden with raised bed is located near the house.
Equestrian Facilities | This turn-key equestrian property features a 4-stall barn with poured concrete center aisle, hot and cold water wash rack, tack room with facilities, full electric wiring, and 8-foot open sheds on each side. The pasture boasts three-rail fencing with locust posts and red oak rails plus a 24 x 16 run-in shed. The farm also includes a 75 x 155 outdoor arena, riding trails, and a large 24 x 30 workshop with poured concrete floor and 12-foot open sheds on each side. In the workshop, conduit is installed but not wired.
The Location | Otter Creek Farm offers a quiet mountain retreat with proximity to the music, restaurants and art scene of several surrounding mountain towns. Located near Lake Lure, Otter Creek Farm lies only 9 miles from activities and attractions available in the charming towns of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. The county seat of Rutherfordton is a 16-mile drive. To the north, the quaint town of Black Mountain is only 25 miles away while Asheville is an easy 40-mile drive via I-40.
Summary of Features
The Residence
The Residence
- Built in 2006
- Approximately 5,500 square feet of living space
- 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; 1 half bath
- 9-foot ceilings throughout
- Wide plank pine floors
- Anderson Series 400 Double hung/double insulated/tilt wash windows
- Sprayed insulation in both exterior and interior Walls
- Supa Interior solid doors
- Decora switches and dimmers throughout
- Propane powered Generac generator powers entire house
- 3-zone HVAC
- 3-zone gas heat
- Security system
- Remote control ceiling fans throughout
- Top of the line plumbing features
- Hardie Board colonial and shingle siding
- Tongue and groove pine porch ceiling
- Full commercial grade gutters
- Entry foyer approximately11 x 14
- Great room approximately 33 x 33 with wood burning fireplace
- Mud room/Laundry room approximately 13 x 18 with slate floors
- Guest room, approximately 22 x 10
- 2 bedrooms approximately 19 x 14 each with walk in closets
- Bedroom approximately 17 x11 with dormer window
- Family room approximately 17 x 30 with wood burning stove on flat stone hearth
- Kitchen approximately 17 x 15 featuring custom maple cabinets with granite countertops and marble slab prep island, breakfast or sitting area
- Dining room approximately 14 x 13
- 4-stall barn, approximately 36 x 36, featuring wash rack, 8-foot open sheds on each side, tack room, loft and poured concrete center aisle
- Pastures with 3-rail fencing constructed of locust posts with red oak rails
- Run-in shed approximately 24 x 16 with attached shed
- Riding arena, approximately 75 x 155
- Riding trails throughout the property and creek side
- Workshop, approximately 24 x 30, poured concrete floor, 12-foot open sheds on each side, conduit installed but not wired
- 23.35 acres
- 1600 feet of Otter Creek runs through the property varied in width from 12 to 25 feet
- Native hardwood forest
- Fenced pastures with established grass
- Mountain views
- Vegetable garden, fenced, with raised beds
- Spring head in one pasture empties into Otter Creek
- Located on Otter Creek just north of Lake Lure
- 9 miles to Lake Lure NC
- 16 miles to Rutherfordton NC
- 25 miles to Black Mountain NC
- 40 miles to Asheville NC
MLS | North Carolina Mountains MLS 463330; Polk County MLS 23718
Price | Offered at $785,000
Contact | To schedule a
private showing, please contact Ann Wigely:
