$220,000
Community: Horse Shoe in Henderson County
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An extraordinary opportunity to own a nearly two-acre parcel, set within the unspoiled wilderness of Mills River and bordering extensive protected conservation land, meadow, and watershed, with long-range mountain views. With Pisgah National Forest just beyond, this offering provides a level of privacy, environmental integrity, and long-term protection that is increasingly rare in Western North Carolina. The property is uniquely positioned beside an approximately 6-acre protected meadow and watershed, with permitted access for the purchaser, creating a sweeping sense of openness, light, and connection to the land. Even more rare, the property includes access to a shared, spring-fed water system sourced from protected watershed land, delivering some of the cleanest water on the East Coast. Ideal for a private estate, multi-generational retreat, refined hunting lodge, or thoughtfully designed vacation rental, the property allows for the construction of a primary residence plus an auxiliary structure of up to 50% of the main home, offering flexibility while maintaining a low-impact, harmonious footprint. Wake to birdsong, wander meadow edges at golden hour, and step directly onto miles of hiking, biking, and fishing trails just beyond your doorstep.
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Directions: From Asheville: 26 east to Mills River ext. Go right, pass the airport. Follow to North Mills River Road. Turn right. Follow to Dave Whitaker Road, Turn Right. Follow to Whitacker Cove Road, Turn Right. Follow to Fern Hollow, Turn Right, follow to Reft Eft Way, turn left, follow to end of dirt road, property on right.
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