If you are looking for charm and character, look no further than this gorgeous Southern Ashe County listing: a meticulously restored circa 1921 landmark farmhouse that boasts 850 feet of frontage on the South Fork of the New River. The property’s stunning 8.5 park-like acres are perfect for relaxing and living the good life in rustic yet luxurious High Country style.
Beyond this home’s white picket fence, you’ll find three bedrooms with two-full baths and two half baths and many custom features and amenities. You’ll feel right at home entertaining guests in the formal living room brimming with character: slightly vaulted T&G ceilings with exposed beams, hard wood floors and wainscoting and chair rail, all adding up to lovely detail. Or you can cozy up in the den with heated cork flooring and a window seat, along with your favorite book or TV show.
The farmhouse kitchen is a standout, combining old-fashioned country quaintness with modern convenience. That includes plenty of work and storage space, granite and Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances and a bar for laidback dining or buffet service. The formal dining room is highlighted by a stone fireplace, a perfect setting for special dinner parties and family celebrations.
There’s also a room used as a study with a fireplace as well. An adjacent office space adds quietude, a perfectly peaceful work area where you can gaze out on the river. It also has access to the classic covered front porch, which takes us out back outside. You can also kick back on the sweet side porch Around back there’s a large tile patio featuring a grilling and dining area, another great entertaining space.
Let’s go upstairs where you’ll find the stunning master suite, part of a wing to the house that was added in 2007. This dreamlike bedroom area is bright and spacious, sporting hardwood floors, a private porch, gas fireplace and large walk-in closet. A private master bath completes the luxury experience with its heated ceramic tile filer, large walk-in shower, granite vanity countertop and another walk-in closet. Off of the master suite is a large laundry room with lots of storage, granite counters and another walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms can also be found upstairs. One with a traditional claw foot tub, the other with a walk-in tile shower.
You’ll have plenty of privacy in this beautifully landscaped setting with its picturesque fenced pastures, a koi pond and outbuildings including a barn with three horse stalls, guesthouse, garage/workshop and other outbuildings including a darling chicken coop. Located in the Fleetwood area, this Fleetwood NC riverfront farmhouse is in close proximity to the lively mountain towns of Boone and West Jefferson a short distance away whenever you feel the need to escape from your own piece of Blue Ridge Mountain paradise.
