For Sale $730,000
Air B-n-B's are permitted. Beautiful Turnkey Equestrian Mini-Farm! Create your own "Bunk-n-Board". The Professional photos simply don't capture the warmth, charm, and peaceful lifestyle this exceptional property offers. Escape to the beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills on 8 private acres, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath log home offers approximately 1,500 square feet of rustic elegance and modern comfort. The open-concept split-bedroom floor plan showcases soaring wood interiors and gas log fireplaces that create a warm mountain ambiance. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring its own gas log fireplace, ensuite bath, laundry area, and direct access to both the front and rear covered porches. Relax on the screened porch overlooking the powder-coated aluminum fenced dog run (approximately 1/10 acre), perfect for pets. An ADA-compliant ramp provides convenient access from the driveway to the rear entrance. The lower level includes a 587-square-foot garage/workshop ideal for projects, hobbies, or equipment storage, while the 703-square-foot walk-in crawl space with a concrete floor provides abundant dry storage. Horse lovers and hobby farmers will appreciate the impressive 30' x 40' barn featuring four stalls, tack room, Nelson automatic watering system, and a 15' x 40' equipment lean-to. Above the barn, a heated and cooled 532-square-foot loft/studio offers endless possibilities as an art studio, home office, guest quarters, fitness room, or potential accessory dwelling (subject to septic expansion and second-egress requirements). Air B-n-B's are permitted. Create your own "Bunk-n-Board". Approximately 2.5 acres of level fenced pasture are ready for horses or livestock, with an additional 2 to 3 acres available for future expansion. Cathey Creek borders the property, providing a tranquil setting and the unique opportunity to pan for gold in North Carolina's historic Gold Belt. Enjoy the privacy of country living without sacrificing convenience. Rutherfordton's medical facilities, shopping, and dining are just 15 minutes away, Marion is 20 minutes, Lake Lure, Lake James and Tryon International Equestrian Center are all within 30 minutes, and Asheville is less than an hour away. Whether you're searching for a turnkey horse property, hobby farm, private mountain homestead, or weekend retreat, this remarkable property offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, thoughtful amenities, functionality, and room to grow. A rare opportunity to own an exceptional Western North Carolina mini-farm where you can ride, relax, entertain, and enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
Fence, Livestock Run In, Other - See Remarks
Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
| List Price: | $730,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1500 sqft |
| Parking: | Basement, Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4409558 |
| Subdivision: | Hearthstone Ridge |
| Style: | Cabin |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Creek Front, Cul-De-Sac, Flood Fringe Area, Level, Pasture, Private, Other - See Remarks |
| Year Built: | 2017 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 08-13-2026 | Listed | $730,000 | $487 |
| 12-23-2025 | Under Contract | $239,000 | $160 |
| 11-24-2025 | Price Decrease | $239,000-1.44% | $160 |
| 10-31-2025 | Listed | $242,500 | $162 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Pinnacle Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 5 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 7 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | 9 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Sunshine Elementary School | 9 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 9 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 225 Burnt Meadow Lane, Union Mills NC | 0 mi | $730,000 | days | |
| 162 Sandstone Drive, Union Mills NC | 0.3 mi | $274,999 | days | |
| 653 Moonlight Pass, Union Mills NC | 0.3 mi | $499,000 | days | |
| 317 Chocolate Drop Circle, Union Mills NC | 0.4 mi | $390,000 | days | |
| 412 Whitestone Circle, Union Mills NC | 0.7 mi | $335,000 | days | |
| 201 Whitestone Circle, Union Mills NC | 0.8 mi | $515,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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225 Burnt Meadow Lane, Union Mills NC is a 1500 ft2 on a 8.000 acres lot. This is for $730,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 2017.
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