MOTH, The Magic in Mars Hill, with just under 40 Acres, See video.
Views & Private Estate @38 Acres of pure Magic.
Shall we explain how this magical estate came to Western NC from Saranac Lake, NY
Wrapping the front porch to the side and back for entertaining sets an inviting experience which connects to the Pool House and more
Illuminated lighting in the evening and enhanced with a Fire-Pit to enjoy.
Nature, Privacy, and Peace.
Dinner Parties Group Meetings
Outdoor serving
Private Open Air outdoor serving kitchen
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Inviting, Relaxing wrap around covered porch
To the Pool House and Recreation Hall - Duplicated from the Remington Families, Saranac Lake Home here in WNC
Main House Cabin Magical
Tobacco Barn on the lower parcel looking familiar as seen in Off Grid.
Sunset View Deck off Pool/Rec House
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Primary en-suite main level.
Primary Bath
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Loft to 2 Bedrooms
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Bedroom Main House
Bedroom Main House
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Lower Level
Lower Level private porch
Recreation/Billiards Fun in Pool House
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Bath Pool House
Shower Pool house with Sauna
Sauna
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Sunset Views
Magical Property
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$1,999,000

Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Cheryl Cenderelli · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.3
Living area
3,423 sqft
Year built
2004

About this home

Privately elevated 38 acres in Mars Hill, this architect-designed retreat offers commanding mountain sunset views and refined craftsmanship. Inspired by the family’s memories, the residence blends classic Adirondack architecture with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge, adding natural rock elements, an outdoor fire pit, and a custom waterfall inviting you home. The main home features four bedrooms, a flexible bonus area, an open loft, and a retreat-style venue space, workshop, or office, all wrapped in expansive covered decking that frames the landscape. Enhanced with a private 720-sq.-ft. screened entertaining porch off the main home, the property then transitions through covered walkways and roofed outdoor corridors that create seamless connections to the matching 2nd building. Perfect for a venue, retreat, or pool house. This fully appointed 1,460-sq.-ft. Currently a recreation center—complete with pool, hot tub, sauna, billiards, bathrooms, and game areas—allowing for year-round indoor-outdoor living, including two additional screened porches for flow and relaxation, each @ 700 sq. ft. After acquiring this property and an additional parcel it was in 2016, the family thoughtfully enhanced the estate, creating a residence that stands as a refined architectural tribute to their heritage and memories. A true mountain compound with historical significance and exceptional design, this mountaintop estate—known as MOTH—presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of genuine Mountain Magic in Western North Carolina.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4320450
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
222
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Mars Hill Elementary
6.88 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Madison County Schools
Middle
Madison Middle School
15.22 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Madison County Schools
High
Madison Early College High
13.58 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
271
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Madison County Schools

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$399,800 down
$1,599,200 loan
Principal & interest$10,372
Property tax (est.)$1,666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 2026.

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