$1,800,000
About this home
Come tour this INCOME-PRODUCING RESIDENCE! This beautifully restored circa 1868 historic country estate where timeless farmhouse architecture meets refined southern elegance is on OVER 17 ACRES! Rich in history & thoughtfully updated, the house retains its original character while offering the amenities expected of a premier luxury estate. Originally a working farm, later transformed into a renowned Belgian horse breeding farm, & eventually operating as the beloved Peacock Inn bed & breakfast & event venue, families, artists, celebrities, corporations & kids on field trips came to visit from far & wide. This remarkable property is ready for its next visionary owner. Live in the fully furnished (carefully crafted with ANTIQUES) main residence while operating your business(es) on-site OR monetize the space as a luxury rental or boutique inn. Designed w/ income potential in mind, the estate offers endless possibilities w/ so much space, including: Retreat Center, Wellness & Hospitality Campus, Wedding & Event Venue, Corporate Retreat Ctr, & Creative Arts Campus. Designed with EQUESTRIAN excellence in mind, the impressive BARN boasts dramatic soaring ceilings w/ 14 stalls, exceptional for horse boarding, training, breeding or other equestrian ventures. Even more ways to generate income include: wine production & storage, brewery or tasting room (brewing & winemaking equipment convey & LIQUOR LICENSE is Active), & wellness retreats, yoga, or creative studios. A commercial kitchen, screened-in patio with a wood-fire smoker, generous gravel parking area, & approx. 12-15 apple cider trees further enhance the property's appeal. "The Cottage," the separate little house toward the back of the property, provides add'l rental income w/ 2 rooms & 2 full baths, while the detached workshop is currently leased on a mth-to-mth basis. The 3600 sq ft Grand Flex Space wing (currently used as a Yoga Hall) is attached to the Main House & has its own entrance. The opportunities are endless!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4401176
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 69
- On market date
- July 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 8
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student:teacher ratio
- 26.5:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 24, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.