$1,600,000
Community: Canton in Haywood County
Rare legacy property bordering protected land. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Spanning approximately 61 acres of rolling pasture, mature hardwood forest and mountain landscape, this remarkable property offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, natural beauty and protected surroundings. One boundary adjoins Pisgah National Forest, while another borders Lake Logan, owned by the State of North Carolina, creating an exceptional setting where neighboring land is unlikely to change. McClure Creek meanders along the lower portion of the property, adding yet another layer of Appalachian charm. At the heart of the property is a rustic mountain cabin tucked among native stone, towering trees and rhododendron. Rich with character, the home embraces a timeless Appalachian aesthetic. The main level features a welcoming living room centered around a striking fieldstone wood-burning fireplace whose stonework extends into the dining area, creating a warm gathering space. Also on the main level are the kitchen, a bedroom and full bath. The lower level offers a second bedroom, full bath, laundry area and utility room. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the screened porch or open deck and take advantage of the attached two-car garage. A detached garage includes a thoughtfully finished apartment above with a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and living area, ideal for guests, extended family, a caretaker or rental possibilities. Also on the property is an old farmhouse. While it is no longer habitable, it offers potential as a restoration project for the right buyer or could serve as site for future improvements. Perhaps the property's most spectacular feature is its highest ridge. Though accessible only by hiking through the wooded terrain, drone photography reveals breathtaking long-range mountain vistas overlooking Lake Logan, a view that hints at the property's incredible potential. Whether you're dreaming of a private mountain estate, family retreat, working farm, recreational property or a long-term legacy investment, this one-of-a-kind offering provides an uncommon combination of acreage, water, protected borders and mountain beauty in the heart of Haywood County.
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Directions: From Asheville, I-40W, take exit 37 toward E Canton and turn left on to Wiggins Road, then turn right onto US-19 S/US-23 S and go 5.1 miles. Turn left onto Sorrells Street, go 0.5 miles. At the traffic circle take the first exit onto NC-110 S/Pisgah Drive and go 5 miles. Turn right onto US-276 N, go 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Lake Logan Road and go 4.1 miles, then turn right onto McClure Creek Road.
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