$1,200,000

Tucked away at the end of a quiet mountain road, this extraordinary 34+ acre estate in the heart of Avery County offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and thoughtfully curated mountain living. Bordering the pristine Pisgah National Forest and accompanied by the soothing waters of Little Horse Creek,… Read More the property feels like a nature preserve designed for both retreat and inspiration. The main residence, a beautifully rebuilt summer home, captures the relaxed elegance of the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, expansive decking, a screened porch, and inviting outdoor living spaces that embrace the surrounding mountain views and peaceful setting. Complementing the property is a restored log cabin currently operating as a successful short-term rental, offering guests an authentic mountain experience while providing excellent flexibility for income potential, guest accommodations, or multigenerational living. The grounds are truly enchanting. A striking Victorian-style glass greenhouse serves as both a functional growing space and architectural centerpiece, complete with a heated interior and adjoining office or studio space. Nearby, you’ll find fruit trees, established garden areas, grapevines, a wildflower meadow, and countless spaces to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the surrounding landscape. Little Horse Creek winds gracefully along the property boundary, offering cascading water, tranquil pools, and the calming soundtrack of flowing mountain water year-round. Just beyond the creek lies direct frontage with Pisgah National Forest, creating an unmatched sense of seclusion and immediate access to hiking, exploration, and outdoor recreation. Additional improvements include a workshop/tool building, RV pad with full hookups, a separately approved homesite with installed septic, and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architectural plans available for a future workshop and home office/studio space. Whether envisioned as a secluded family compound, luxury mountain retreat, income-producing estate, or legacy property to be enjoyed for generations, this one-of-a-kind offering captures the very best of mountain living in the High Country of Newland. Visit the Air B&B site www.airbnb.com/h/valleyspringscabin Bedroom and Bathroom count includes both homes. Read Less

Courtesy of Patricia Combs, Combs Carolina Properties Inc.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 30, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,235

Lot Size

34.35 Acres

Year Built

1985

MLS Number

261955

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, GasWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer

Basement

CrawlSpace

Building

Built in 1985, Living area: 1235.0, 2 stories, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Log, WoodSiding, WoodFrame

Community

LongTermRentalAllowed, NearNationalForest, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Cooling

Ductless

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened, FirePit, OutBuildings, Storage, SeeRemarks, PavedDriveway

Fireplaces

Stone, WoodBurning

Heating

Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, Fireplaces, SeeRemarks

Interior Features

Attic, CarbonMonoxideDetector, Furnished, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments

Laundry

WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel

Lot

34.35 acres

Parking

Driveway, Paved, Private

Property

Horse amenities: HorsesAllowed, Other structures: Barns, GuestHouse, LivingQuarters, Outbuilding, Sheds, LongRange, Mountains, Residential, CreekStream, SeasonalView, TreesWoods, SouthernExposure

Roof

Architectural, Metal, Shingle

Security Features

ClosedCircuitCameras

Sewer

PrivateSewer, SepticPermit5OrMoreBedroom, SepticTank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 181700555920, Annual Amount: $1,590, Tax Book Number: 601/1895, Zoning description: None

Utilities

HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable, Water Source: Spring

Water Features

Creek, Stream

Windows

DoublePaneWindows, WindowTreatments

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