Rivalen Farm
21-Acre Professional Equestrian Estate
Rivalen Farm is a stunning gated equestrian property offering a wealth of amenities for the discerning horseman. The impeccable equestrian facilities include 2 custom barns with 16 stalls, wash bays, grooming stalls, farrier stall, tack/feed rooms, office. The property also boasts 5 paddocks, 70 X 200 irrigated covered arena, round pen, 127 X 200 outdoor ring and groom’s apartment. The 4-bedroom log home glows with rustic elegance from exposed hewn beams and granite countertops to in-ground pool and walk-out apartment. This impressive farm has been designed and maintained with uncompromising care and meticulous attention to detail.
Entrances | The farm boasts two separate entrances. A handsome stamped asphalt drive leads through the gated entrance and up to the main house, providing complete privacy for the residence. A separate paved entrance allows easy access to the equestrian facilities.
The Residence | Constructed in 1993, this immaculate custom log home offers a stylish living space with rustic ambiance. The residence boasts over 4,000 square feet of living space and includes a security system, generator, and handsome metal standing seam roof. With the master suite on the main level, three bedrooms on the upper level and a full walk-out apartment on the lower level, there’s plenty of room for family and guests. At the back of the home, a beautiful in-ground pool, professional landscaping, and a deck overlooking distant mountain views offer a private and appealing space for outdoor relaxation.
Great Room | This magnificent great room is the centerpiece of the home. The soaring exposed beam ceilings, wood floors and beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace make this space an ideal spot for family gatherings and guest entertainment. The sunny French doors lead out to the screened porch and back deck.
Kitchen | Open to the dining area, this attractive, upscale kitchen features GE appliances, gas cooktop, pine floors, exposed beams and granite countertops. An abundance of cabinet space and the handy center island provide a perfect setting for the chef. Notice the sunny windows and exposed beams.
Dining | The dining area offers a warm and spacious space with views to the fireplace and easy access to the kitchen.
Master Bedroom | The gracious master bedroom suite is highlighted by beautiful French doors leading out to the private screened porch. Located on the main level, the master suite includes a full private bath, large walk-in closet, ceiling fan, pine floors, and bead board paneling.
Guest Bedrooms | Upstairs, the home features a large second floor sitting area with built-ins, two full baths and three guest bedrooms. All rooms include pine floors, exposed beams and paneled walls.
Office | One of the guest bedrooms is currently used as an office. This space with full ensuite bath could also be used as a second master bedroom.
Apartment| The entire lower level of the home is dedicated to a fully appointed guest apartment. Two sets of French doors open onto a private outdoor patio and beautiful mountain views. Inside, the apartment features tongue and groove paneling in the living area plus a full bath and a private bedroom with an abundance of closet space. The kitchen features tile floors, Sub Zero refrigerator, gas range/oven and washer/dryer.
Views | Rivalen Farm offers some of the area’s most dramatic mountain views. These magical views to the Blue Ridge escarpment are year round vistas.
Garages | The property includes an oversized 3-car garage with standing seam metal roof matching that of the main residence. An additional storage facility provides an abundance of space for large farm vehicles.
Main Barn | This outstanding custom barn will be the pride of any horseman. The center-aisle structure features 9 box stalls with mats, 2 wash bays, 2 grooming stalls, a farrier stall, feed room, and half bath. The fully heated and air conditioned tack room boasts tile floors, wood paneling, a washer/dryer, sink, refrigerator, cabinetry and glass-paned entry doors. Each stall includes its own ceiling fan, automatic waterer and half grill door with yoke opening. The spacious trainer’s apartment features a kitchen, bedroom, full bath and living area with tile floors, ceiling fans and recessed lighting. There is a separate septic and a generator for this barn.
2nd Barn | Perched on a knoll near the main barn, the second barn includes 7 stalls, a grooming stall, and a feed/tack room with washer/dryer.
Equestrian Facilities | Rivalen Farm offers complete amenities for the professional equestrian. Facilities include 5 paddocks with 4-board fencing, a 70 X 200 irrigated covered arena with professional footing, a round pen, and a 127 X 200 outdoor ring with professional footing. Paved roads provide easy access for farm vehicles. Plenty of level parking space is available for horse trailers and vans.
Summary of Features
The Residence
The Residence
- Built in 1993
- 4 bedrooms; 3 full baths; 1 half bath
- Approximately 4,100 square feet of living space
- Custom log home
- Security system
- Generator
- Oversized attached 3-car garage
- Covered rocking chair front porch
- Private screened back porch overlooking the pool
- Back deck overlooking the pool and mountain views
- Exquisite move-in condition
- Open floor plan
- Breezeway with tile floors connecting garage to home
- Stunning great room with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, stone fireplace, pine paneling and flooring
- French doors to private screened porch
- Upscale kitchen with GE appliances, pine floors and granite countertops
- Dining area with bead board paneling, open to kitchen and great room
- Mud room with washer/dryer and storage
- Master on main with pine floors, spacious walk-in closet, adjoining master bath, bead board paneling and direct access to private screened porch
- 3 guest bedrooms on the second level, all with bead board paneling and pine flooring
- One guest bedroom, currently used as an office, could be a second master suite with ensuite full private bath
- Spacious walk-out daylight apartment on the lower level with its own bedroom kitchen, full bath, and living room and outdoor patio
- Custom center aisle main barn with 9 box stalls, 2 wash bays, 2 grooming stalls, farrier stall, feed room, tack room and bath
- Each stall has its own auto waterer and ceiling fan
- Tack room in main barn includes refrigerator, sink, washer/dryer, heat and AC
- Trainer’s apartment in main barn includes kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bath
- Generator, 2 hot water heaters and separate septic for main barn
- Second barn with 7 stalls, grooming stall, feed/tack room with washer/dryer
- Irrigated 70 X 200 covered arena
- Irrigated 127 X 201 outdoor arena
- 5 paddocks with 4-board fencing
- Round pen
- Equipment storage shed
- Mature grass and plenty of space for creating additional pastures
- 21 acres of rolling to level terrain
- Private setting
- Gated entrance
- Stamped asphalt drive to the house
- Separate entrance to the equestrian facilities
- All interior roads paved
- Large fenced dog yard adjacent to the house
- Custom in-ground swimming pool
- Exceptional year round mountain views
- Professionally landscaped and meticulously maintained grounds
- Located in the foothills of Landrum SC
- Short drive to Tryon and Columbus NC and I-26
- Easy access to local shopping, dining and the arts
- Approximately 20 minutes to Greenville, Spartanburg and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
- Convenient to local tack shops, feed stores, state-of-the-art equine veterinary facilities and year round equestrian venues
- Short drive to the Foothills Nature Equestrian Center (FENCE) and the new Green Creek Equestrian Park
MLS | North Carolina Mountains MLS #450205; Polk MLS 23091
Price | Offered at $1,900,000
Contact | To arrange for a private showing, please
contact Sheelah Clarkson.
