Description
Located along NC 18 Highway in Catawba County, North Carolina, this one-of-a-kind country estate combines luxury living, productive farmland, wooded acreage, multiple residences and buildings, abundant water and outstanding recreational opportunities. Convenient to Hickory, Morganton and Asheville, the property offers an exceptional blend of country living, farming, hunting, fishing and income-producing potential in the Western North Carolina Foothills. Built in 2022, the approximately 5,000-square-foot custom home features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms with an open floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. The custom kitchen offers a large island with beverage cooler, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walk-in pantry and farm sink. Seven-inch-wide hardwood flooring runs throughout the home, while the living and dining area features an approximately 20-foot ceiling with exposed wood beams, gas fireplace with granite hearth and large windows overlooking the pool. The spacious primary suite includes a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and pool views. The primary bathroom features heated tile floors, custom cabinetry and a large tiled shower. Covered front and rear porches provide additional outdoor living space overlooking the property and pool. The attached four-car garage with epoxy floors includes an approximately 15-by-10-foot walk-in, climate controlled gun safe room with electronic vault door. Above the garage is a finished bonus room configured as a home theater with a 100-inch screen TV, custom sound, theater seating and lighting, along with a home office and additional storage. Outdoor living centers around an approximately 35,000-gallon heated gunite pool featuring two waterfalls, a hot tub and travertine decking. A covered outdoor kitchen pavilion includes a custom grill, smoker, sink and bar seating, while a propane fire pit provides a gathering area with views of the open fields and South Mountains. Pool functions, sound, lighting and security can be controlled remotely by phone. Additional features include professional landscaping, irrigation and lighting, a Generac generator, tankless propane water heater, underground propane tank, zoned Trane HVAC systems, perimeter cameras and fire alarm system. An approximately 6,500-square-foot barndominium built in 2023 has its own well and septic system and features epoxy floors, large garage doors, covered workspace/storage and mezzanine storage. It also includes a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with an open kitchen and living area. Additional improvements include a 40-by-40-foot barn and a second home at 4009 NC 18 Highway, being sold as-is, offering approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The land is equally impressive, with approximately 40 acres of crop ground with farm leases in place and approximately 70 wooded acres featuring hardwood and pine timber. Multiple creeks wind through the property, while an approximately two-acre stocked pond offers fishing and valuable wildlife habitat. Whitetail deer are abundant, with crop fields, mature woods, creek corridors and dependable water creating excellent habitat for deer and other wildlife. An established road system provides convenient access throughout the acreage for farming, land management, hunting and recreation. A long private paved drive leads into the estate, where views of the South Mountains and Western North Carolina sunsets complete the setting. Few properties combine a custom luxury residence, resort-style outdoor living, large barndominium, additional residence, working farmland, timber, creeks, stocked pond and exceptional recreational opportunities in one offering. This is a truly distinctive Catawba County estate that would be difficult to duplicate.
Details
| MLS # | 4417782 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2023 |
| Days On Site | 41 |
| Listing Provided By | Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC | Chip Camp |
Features
| Bed(s) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 7 Total |
| SQ Feet | 5,181 |
| Garage | 4 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 111.74 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Long Range, Mountain(s), Water |
Interior
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Whirlpool, Other - See Remarks |
| Window Features | Insulated Window(s) |
| Appliances | Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen, Other - See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Roof | Fiberglass, Metal |
| Security Features | Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Cleared, Creek Front, Crops, Open Lot, Paved, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached Carport, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Other - See Remarks |
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Other
| List Aor | Greenville Pitt Association of Realtors |
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Taxes
| Property | 1790800 |
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Area Information
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba |
| City | Vale |
| Zip Code | 28168 |
| Area | Catawba |
| School District | Unspecified |
| Elementary School | Unspecified |
| High School | Unspecified |
| Listing VS Median (in 28168) | |
Price: $4,200,000 low | high Med: $347,000 sqft: 5,181 low | high Med: 1,752 $ / sqft: $811 low | high Med: $198 On site: 41 low | high Med: 70 | |
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| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba |
| City | Vale |
| Zip Code | 28168 |
| Area | Catawba |
| School District | Unspecified |
| Elementary School | Unspecified |
| High School | Unspecified |
| Listing VS Median (in 28168) | |
Price: $4,200,000 low | high Med: $347,000 sqft: 5,181 low | high Med: 1,752 $ / sqft: $811 low | high Med: $198 On site: 41 low | high Med: 70 | |