Where Luxury Meets The Land | A Premier Carolina Foothills Estate

Located along NC 18 Highway in Catawba County, North Carolina, this one-of-a-kind country estate brings together features rarely found on a single property. A custom luxury home, productive farmland, wooded acreage, multiple residences and buildings, abundant water and outstanding recreational opportunities create a property with remarkable versatility. Convenient to Hickory, Morganton and Asheville, it offers the opportunity to enjoy luxury living, farming, hunting, fishing and income-producing improvements 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 includes a large island with a beverage cooler, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry and a farm sink. Seven-inch-wide hardwood flooring runs throughout the home. The living and dining area features an approximately 20-foot ceiling with exposed wood beams, a gas fireplace with a granite hearth and large windows overlooking the pool. The large primary bedroom includes a tray ceiling, a walk-in closet and a view of the pool, while the primary bathroom features heated tile floors, custom cabinetry and a large tiled shower. The front porch has a wood ceiling and herringbone-pattern pavers, while the back porch overlooks the heated inground pool and outdoor entertaining area. The attached four-car garage with epoxy floors includes an approximately 15-by-10-foot walk-in, climate-controlled gun safe room with an electronic vault door. Above the garage is a finished bonus room configured as a home theater with a 100 screen TV, custom sound, movie theater seating and lighting. An adjacent home office and additional storage provide even more usable space. The outdoor entertaining area is centered around an approximately 35,000-gallon gunite pool built in 2022. The propane-heated pool features two waterfalls, a hot tub, and travertine decking. The pool, sound system, lighting and security system all function remotely from an App on your phone. A covered outdoor kitchen pavilion includes a custom grill, smoker, sink and bar seating. Enjoy the views of open fields and the South Mountains from the propane fire pit gathering space. Professionally and thoughtfully designed landscaping, irrigation, and lighting set a perfect atmosphere for entertaining or simply relaxing. Other improvements include a Generac generator, a tankless propane water heater, an underground propane tank, zoned Trane HVAC systems, perimeter cameras and a fire alarm system. An approximately 6,500-square-foot barndominium built in 2023 adds another dimension to the property. With its own well and septic system, the building features epoxy floors, large garage doors, covered workspace or storage and a large mezzanine storage area. It also includes a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with an open kitchen and living room. Additional improvements include a 40 X 40 barn for hay, equipment or farm storage. A second home or guest quarters, being sold as is at 4009 NC 18 Highway, offers approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom, providing additional options for guest accommodations or potential rental use. What truly sets this property apart is the combination of high-quality improvements and diverse land. Approximately 40 acres consist of crop ground with farm leases in place, while approximately 70 acres are wooded, with a mix of hardwood and pine timber. Multiple creeks wind through the property, and an approximately two-acre stocked pond provides fishing opportunities and valuable wildlife habitat. Whitetail deer are abundant and can be seen daily from both the front and back porches of the home. Crop fields, mature woods, creek corridors and dependable water create a diverse habitat for deer and other wildlife while providing excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing and wildlife observation. An established road system provides access throughout the acreage for farming, land management and recreation. A long private paved drive from NC Highway 18 leads into the estate, where views of the South Mountains and western North Carolina sunsets complete the setting. It is uncommon to find a Catawba County property that combines a custom luxury residence, resort-style outdoor living, a large barndominium, additional residence, working farmland, timber, multiple creeks, a stocked pond and abundant whitetail deer in one offering. For buyers searching for a distinctive luxury estate with acreage in the Foothills of NC, this property delivers a combination of improvements, land and outdoor lifestyle opportunities that would be difficult to duplicate.