Main House Exterior with Circular Drive - Rutherfordton
Main Entrance Staircase - Rutherfordton
Second Stairway for convenience - Rutherfordton
Well Equipped Kitchen with Premium Appliances - Rutherfordton
Caretaker's Cottage/Accessory Dwelling 100' from the Barn - Rutherfordton
Entering the Caretaker's Cottage - Rutherfordton
Cottage Main Living Space - Rutherfordton
50x40' Barn with large loft - Rutherfordton
2 of 4 Stalls with Convenient Loading & Unloading Door - Rutherfordton
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Gated Entrance off Polk County Line Rd - Rutherfordton
Beautiful approach into this gorgeous Property - Rutherfordton
Main House & Detached Garage Aerial - Rutherfordton
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Grand Entrance to Main House - Rutherfordton
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Extra Dining or Keeping Room - Rutherfordton
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Social Room next to 1 of 2 Powder Rooms - Rutherfordton
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Oversized Deck with Easy Access from Garage and Driveway - Rutherfordton
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3 Car Garage with Half Bath below Caretaker's Cottage - Rutherfordton
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Cottage & Barn with Circular Turnaround - Rutherfordton
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View of Barn from 1 of 4 Pastures - Rutherfordton
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Aerial with approximate property lines - Rutherfordton
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$1,450,000

Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Listed by Caroline Easley · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Living area
4,530 sqft
Year built
1995

About this home

Spectacular 40-acre equestrian estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Privacy, craftsmanship, history and location converge in this extraordinary Western North Carolina retreat. Completely hidden from the road and neighboring properties, the main residence rests atop the estate, offering a rare combination of seclusion and accessibility. The upper level features two en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a spacious spa-inspired bath featuring a jetted soaking tub. Designed for everyday living and entertaining, the main level offers multiple gathering spaces, including two sitting rooms, a fireplace, multiple dining areas and two powder rooms. The updated kitchen features high-end appliances, abundant workspace and a generous pantry. A large rear deck spans the width of the home, creating the ideal setting for outdoor dining and enjoying the surrounding landscape. The walkout lower level provides exceptional flexibility with a recreation room featuring a fireplace, exercise room, workshop and additional finished spaces ideal for guests, hobbies or extended entertaining. A private drive leads to the separate one-bedroom residence featuring a full kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities and wrap-around deck. The lower level includes a three-car garage with individual bays, a half bath, and extra hobby space. Fenced outdoor areas provide a welcoming environment for pets. A fire pit gathering area connects the secondary residence to the impressive 40-by-50-foot four-stall barn, which features large sliding doors, side garage-style doors and direct access to one of four fenced pastures totaling approximately 10 acres. The large hayloft has been transformed into an exceptional entertaining space with a 24-foot table comfortably accommodating large gatherings. Additional amenities include dedicated RV and horse trailer parking with two 220-volt hookups and easy turnaround. The property reflects the rich heritage of Western North Carolina, a region known for its historic gold mining and mountain traditions. The creek bordering the southern boundary highlights the area’s prospecting history. Beyond the estate, enjoy easy access to world-class equestrian events, championship golf, river recreation, wineries, fox hunting, Lake Lure, hiking trails and numerous historic sites throughout the mountains. Furniture, equipment and additional furnishings are available separately, providing a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey mountain equestrian lifestyle property.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4394667
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fox Haven
Status
Active
Days on market
6
On market date
June 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6
Garage spaces
5
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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).

Elementary
Rutherfordton Elementary School
5.53 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
383
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
R-S Middle School
7.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
603
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
R-S Central High School
7 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
769
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Rutherfordton'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).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Rutherfordton, from live MLS data.

On the market 6 days -- 219 fewer days than Rutherfordton's current average of 225 days.
For reference, the median list price across 267 active listings in Rutherfordton right now is $123,500.

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$290,000 down
$1,160,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,524
Property tax (est.)$1,208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 25, 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.