Equestrian Horse Farms
EQUESTRIAN LAND & HORSE FARMS
It's quite possible the Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the best places for equestrian properties.
Western North Carolina's temperate climate, abundant natural resources, and proximity to Asheville may make it one of the most desirable places to live with horses in the United States. Properties suitable for horses can be found in most price brackets, making it affordable for many. Check out our video about all the places there are to enjoy horseback riding in the Smoky Mountains.
Find a horse farm that will make your dream of buying a horse property a reality. Or if you'd like assistance from one of our agents who specialize in horse and farm properties, contact one of them today.
WE HAVE HORSE FARM SPECIALISTS
If you've ever dreamed of living with horses on your property, we have agents specializing in horse and equestrian properties. Let us help you find your North Carolina version of Ponderosa in each of the surrounding counties, including Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, and Yancey counties.
HORSE FARM LIVING IN WNC
In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four horses). And, of course, more land is always better depending on the foraging quality of your particular property (70% vegetative cover is recommended). In Western North Carolina, homebuyers with horses can truly Live the Life You Choose. Homes for sale in the area include hobby farms, planned equestrian communities, and urban living near world-class horse facilities.
EQUESTRIAN EVENTS IN WNC
The recently built Tryon International Equestrian Center hosts world-class equine events all year. It has been chosen as the host of the 2018 World Equine Games. Featuring 10 riding arenas, over 1,000 permanent stalls, elevated and shaded viewing decks, restaurants, family activities, boutiques, and more, TIEC takes a love for horses to the next level. Here, any and all can come and enjoy the beauty of the sport and its incredibly gifted animals.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU CHOOSE
Of the many different ways to Live the Life You Choose in Western North Carolina, one way is uniquely woven into our history: the rural lifestyle. The rural lifestyle offers unparalleled opportunities for connecting with nature, stewardship of the land, and living a self-reliant outdoor lifestyle. We describe the rural lifestyle as living outside the city limits on three or more acres of minimally restricted land. Areas throughout the region offer space to stretch and grow—sometimes closer to city centers than you would imagine.
Asheville is located in Buncombe County. The county is large enough that you can own a remote equestrian-friendly property and still be only minutes away from one of the most culturally rich towns in the South. Whether you're looking towards the northwest end of the county in Leicester, or Arden in the south, there are plenty of rolling pastures, mountain trails, and large farms for horse enthusiasts.
Asheville/Buncombe County Horse Farms and Equestrian Property For Sale
Includes Weaverville, Black Mountain, Arden, and Fairview, NC.
$4,000,000
77 Dye Leaf Road
Fairview 28730
MLS# 3431001 - Active
Listed by The Real Estate Center
$3,500,000
316 S Braeside Court
Asheville 28803
MLS# 3226319 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$3,100,000
649 Morgan Hill Road
Fairview 28730
MLS# 3432213 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Haywood County consists of four unique mountain towns including Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley & Waynesville, and an assortment of unique mountain communities. Scattered throughout each of these towns and communities, you will find an array of places and events that are of great significance. From musical events to art exhibits, Haywood County has active arts organizations that bring a variety of events to the area. There is something to look forward to monthly to address varying tastes.
Haywood County Horse Farms and Equestrian Property For Sale
$1,525,000
167 Pavilion Lane
Waynesville 28786
MLS# 3329563 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS
$1,300,000
4340 Old River Road
Waynesville 28786
MLS# 3383289 - Active
Listed by Sell Smart Realty
$1,200,000
2064 Waterville Road
Mount Sterling 37821
MLS# 3363523 - Active
Listed by WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR HAYWOOD COUNTY
Tryon is located in Polk County. The beauty of Polk County is the terrain ranges from the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the rolling hills of the Piedmont in the east.
Tryon/Polk County Horse Farms and Equestrian Property For Sale
Includes Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus, NC.
Polk County has a very active equestrian community. The Tryon International Equestrian Center is a sprawling $100 million equestrian center and luxury resort. They hold regular events, bringing horse lovers and riders from across the country and the world. A luxury resort and spa is slated to open on the site in 2018.
Tryon International Equestrian Center
$5,000,000
1820 John Shehan Road
Tryon 28782
MLS# 3433316 - Active
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
$3,599,000
4058 Coxe Road
Tryon 28782
MLS# 3429048 - Active
Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk
$2,150,000
54 Southwood Lane
Columbus 28722
MLS# 3443578 - Active
Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR TRYON AND POLK COUNTY
Hendersonville is located in Henderson County. Drive anywhere and you will notice the hillsides dotted with horse farms, hundreds of acres of equestrian land, as well as upscale homes and barns on large parcels. Many feed and supply stores are close by for your trip into town, as well as the small-town charm of communities like Flat Rock and Hendersonville. If you want postcard-ready land and a welcoming community of horse lovers, Henderson County is the place.
Henderson County Horse Farms and Equestrian Property For Sale
Includes Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Fletcher, and Mills River, NC.
$3,600,000
297 Crab Creek Road
Hendersonville 28739
MLS# 3401811 - Active
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices
$1,500,000
1411 Cabin Creek Road
Zirconia 28790
MLS# 3352509 - Active
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices
$1,500,000
3241 Greenville Highway
Flat Rock 28731
MLS# 3214513 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR HENDERSON COUNTY
Rutherford County, a mostly rural county of about 64,000 residents that is becoming a popular spot for those looking to retire or invest in a second home. At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the landscape includes rolling rivers and dramatic vistas. Many of the county's small towns, such as Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are seeing increased development, as luxury communities and resorts are built, contributing to the area's economy.
Rutherford County Horse Farms & Equestrian Property
$2,500,000
1714 Union Road
Rutherfordton 28139
MLS# 3359112 - Active
Listed by Washburn Real Estate, Inc.
$1,500,000
165 Tar Heel Drive
Forest City 28043
MLS# 3385762 - Active
Listed by Matheny Real Estate
$1,400,000
122 Eagles Crest Way #14
Lake Lure 28746
MLS# 3434019 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Madison County is located deep in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina, and much of the county's terrain is rugged, heavily forested, and sparsely populated. The county's northern border is with the state of Tennessee. Madison County's largest river is the French Broad River, which flows north-northwest through the county, first past the county seat of Marshall, then past the resort town of Hot Springs.
The rolling hills and availability of large land parcels make Madison County perfect for equestrian land.
Madison County Horse Farms & Equestrian Property
Includes Marshall, Mars Hill, and Hot Springs, NC.
$1,150,000
500 Mountain View Road
Hot Springs 28743
MLS# 3423176 - Active
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
$968,000
21 Bartlett Road
Weaverville 28787
MLS# 3428652 - Active
Listed by Town and Mountain Realty
$690,000
1157 Calvin Edney Road
Mars Hill 28754
MLS# 3370592 - Active
Listed by Asheville Realty Group
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EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR MADISON COUNTY
Yancey County, NC is an elevated county with some of the highest mountains to be found in Western North Carolina (and in the eastern U.S., for that matter). It makes sense, then, that the county offers living situations and equestrian experiences that go above and beyond the norm.
Located in the center of the county, Burnsville is 35 miles north of Asheville and 50 miles west of Johnson City, Tenn. Just a few miles from Burnsville looms Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi, reaching to 6,684 feet above sea level.
In fact, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, Yancey is one of the top-rated counties in North Carolina for livestock. Looking at a few of the available properties below, you can see why:
Yancey County Horse Farms & Equestrian Property
Includes Burnsville, NC and surrounding communities.
$4,000,000
4957 Hwy 80 S
Burnsville 28714
MLS# 3288743 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS
$3,400,000
561 Piercy Road
Green Mountain 28740
MLS# 3426965 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,500,000
104 George Brown Drive
Burnsville 28714
MLS# 3426418 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS
LEARN MORE ABOUT YANCEY COUNTY
EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FOR YANCEY COUNTY
$4,700,000
1007 Upper Thomas Branch Road
Marshall 28753
MLS# 3365997 - Active
Listed by Carolina Green Realty
$2,400,000
1200 Rockhouse Road
Hot Springs 28743
MLS# 3424155 - Active
Listed by Mountain Home Properties
$1,299,900
415 Bluebird Lane
Marshall 28753
MLS# 3339423 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
$1,250,000
40 Hawks Nest Trail
Marshall 28753
MLS# 3309502 - Active
Listed by Mountain Home Properties
$1,150,000
500 Mountain View Road
Hot Springs 28743
MLS# 3423176 - Active
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
$1,100,000
8181 209 Highway
Hot Springs 28743
MLS# 3286842 - Active
Listed by Mountain Home Properties
$968,000
21 Bartlett Road
Weaverville 28787
MLS# 3428652 - Active
Listed by Town and Mountain Realty
$795,000
3215 & 3217 Baltimore Branch Road
Hot Springs 28743
MLS# 3428214 - Active
Listed by Mountain Home Properties
$759,000
741 Morrow Branch Road
Leicester 28748
MLS# 3305879 - Active
Listed by Carolina Mountain Sales