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!
Property Details
- Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
- Heating
- Ductless, Electric
- Cooling Features
- Ductless, Electric
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 8.0
- Full Baths
- 8
- Lot Features
- Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Orchard(s), Green Area, Wooded
- Stories
- 2
- Lot Description
- Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Orchard(s), Green Area, Wooded
- Exterior Materials
- Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 8705.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 17.09
- Horse Stable
- 1
- Parking Features
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Parking Lot, Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Exterior Entry
- Year Built
- 1848
- Foundation
- Basement
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- City
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Community Features
- Recreation Area, Stable(s), Other
- Elementary School
- South Newton
- Middle School
- Newton Conover
- High School
- Newton Conover
- County
- Catawba
- Region
- Newton
- Zoning
- M1
- Original List Price
- $1,800,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 58
Location
Legal
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Listed by Kristen Mahoney (#CARR15591)
Listing Office: Realty Executives of Hickory (#CARcv281)
