Build a life you don’t need a vacation from! Come home to 16 unrestricted acres with no HOA, abundant privacy, a stream, established trails, and plenty of room to live, work, and play in the mountains of Western NC. The property features a 24’x31’ (744 SF) workshop with electric and water, three additional outbuildings, and a 30-amp RV hookup. More than two acres are cleared, offering space for gardening, homesteading, or hobby farming, while approximately 14 wooded acres invite you to explore by foot, mountain bike, or ATV. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, guest space, or additional sleeping area. Three heat sourcesa heat pump, gas-log fireplace, and wood-burning stoveprovide year-round comfort. Start your mornings with coffee on the front porch and end your evenings there listening to the crickets and tree frogs. Wildlife is abundant, and with no through traffic and acres of woods surrounding you, privacy is part of everyday life. Rich in local history, the hand-hewn log cabin was once part of an original family homestead. Family and local historical accounts suggest the cabin dates to the 18th century and may be among the oldest surviving structures in Polk County still standing in its original location. Enjoy the feeling of being tucked away without giving up convenience10 minutes to Lake Lure, 20 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center, 35 minutes to Hendersonville, and an hour to Asheville or Greenville. Whether you’re looking for a private mountain retreat, a homestead, room for your hobbies, or simply more space and fewer restrictions, this is a property designed for living life on your own terms. Owner is a licensed NC Real Estate agent.
| MLS # | 4387532 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1940 |
| Days On Site | 84 |
| Listing Provided By | Century 21 Connected | Kimberly Reynolds |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
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| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,972 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 16.48 |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump |
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| Heating | Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer |
| Roof | Metal |
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| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Wood |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Cleared, Open Lot, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available |
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| List Aor | Land of The Sky Association of Realtors |
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| Property | 448229 |
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| State | NC |
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| County | Polk |
| City | Mill Spring |
| Zip Code | 28756 |
| Area | Polk |
| School District | Polk |
| Elementary School | Sunnyview |
| High School | Polk |
| Listing VS Median (in 28756) | |
Price: $565,000 low | high Med: $734,500 sqft: 1,972 low | high Med: 1,935 $ / sqft: $287 low | high Med: $380 On site: 84 low | high Med: 178 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Polk |
| City | Mill Spring |
| Zip Code | 28756 |
| Area | Polk |
| School District | Polk |
| Elementary School | Sunnyview |
| High School | Polk |
| Listing VS Median (in 28756) | |
Price: $565,000 low | high Med: $734,500 sqft: 1,972 low | high Med: 1,935 $ / sqft: $287 low | high Med: $380 On site: 84 low | high Med: 178 | |