$2,399,000

About this home

There are few places where the landscape itself becomes the greatest asset. This is one of them. Stretching across 87 remarkable acres with panoramic mountain views, a peaceful pond, and approximately 1,300 feet of frontage along Mecca Pike, this is a property defined by space, privacy, and possibility. Bordering the Cherokee National Forest and Starr Mountain, with miles of additional riding, hiking, and recreational trails just beyond your property line, the landscape offers a rare balance of open pasture, privacy, and elevated homesites, creating a setting that's as practical as it is beautiful. The highest elevations reveal breathtaking panoramic views that deserve to be experienced rather than simply admired, while multiple natural building sites create opportunities for future homes, guest cottages, or a multigenerational family estate. Whether your vision includes horses, cattle, recreational trails, weekend escapes, or simply owning a piece of East Tennessee that feels untouched by time, the land offers the freedom to shape it around your lifestyle. Limited restrictions even allow subdivision into five-acre or more residential tracts, creating long-term flexibility without compromising the character of the property. At the entrance to the property sits a custom-built home designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. Nearly 1,600 square feet of finished space is complemented by over 700 square feet of heated, cooled, and garage space that can easily adapt to hobbies, recreation, equipment storage, or workshop use. Tongue-and-groove ceilings, granite countertops, a generous kitchen island, custom tiled showers, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and carefully planned lighting create an interior that feels warm, practical, and welcoming rather than overdone. Behind the walls, the home was built with longevity in mind. Spray foam insulation, six energy-efficient mini-splits, an 18kW propane generator, tankless water heater, central vacuum, Starlink internet, reverse osmosis water filtration, and an electric gated entrance all contribute to a property that's as dependable as it is beautiful. The detached 30' x 40' three-car garage was built for more than parking vehicles. Oversized doors accommodate full-size trucks and equipment, while WiFi-enabled openers, battery backup, and generous workspace make it equally suited for collectors, contractors, or outdoor enthusiasts. Perhaps the most memorable structure on the property is the barn. Originally built more than seventy-five years ago, it has been carefully rebuilt to preserve its character while embracing modern function. Heavy timber construction, new framing, concrete footers, a new roof, professional-grade horse stalls, tack and feed rooms, dedicated wash station, electrified pastures, extensive drainage improvements, and thoughtfully placed lighting reflect an investment in quality that would be difficult-and expensive-to duplicate today. Some properties offer a beautiful home. Others offer beautiful land. This property offers something far more uncommon: a place where the improvements complement the landscape without competing against it. Whether preserved as a private estate, enjoyed as an equestrian farm, or held as a long-term investment for future generations, this is the kind of property that becomes part of a family's story-not just its address.

Property details

MLS #

1349390

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

N/A

Status

Active

Days on market

67

On market date

July 24, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

4

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

86.85 acres

Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).