







$3,550,000
About this home
Welcome to 710 Donley Road--283.67 acres of pure, unrestricted North Carolina beauty. If you have been dreaming of building a sprawling family compound, starting a working cattle or horse farm, or simply owning your own private mountain valley, this is the place to make it happen. Tucked away in a quiet, low-traffic area of Murphy, this massive property offers the ultimate luxury -- room to breathe. The landscape seamlessly blends gorgeous rolling & fenced pastures, mature hardwoods, big mountain views, with multiple creeks running throughout that provide natural water sources and a peaceful backdrop. Access and logistics are an absolute breeze, thanks to fantastic road frontage on three different state-maintained roads. The land is incredibly well-equipped to meet your vision right out of the gate. It features multiple barns and sheds--including a newer primary barn--and extensive fencing providing a massive head start on any farming or equestrian goals. Spread across this expansive acreage are endless premium building sites to choose from for your main estate. There is also an established brick home on the property that is ready to be transformed into a guest cottage, farm office or a place to stay while you build your luxury generational estate paired with a 3-car garage, and multiple outbuildings. Because the land is 100% unrestricted, with an abundance of flat, usable acreage, you have the total freedom to build, farm, and live exactly how you want. Whether you are looking to create the most prestigious retreat in the area, a working ranch, or a legacy property for your family to enjoy for generations, 710 Donley Road is ready for your vision. (Note: While offered as a complete 283-acre estate, there is also the possibility to purchase the property as two separate, large parcels.) Come view the land and see the potential for yourself. Schedule your private tour today
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 100598869
- Property type
- Farm
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 44
- On market date
- August 25, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 283.67 acres
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Murphy'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).
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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.




