On 8 acres! Creek frontage goals. C. 1930 in North Carolina. $795,000.
Eight private acres, roughly 1,000 feet of Cane Creek frontage, and a fully renovated 1930 farmhouse in Bakersville, North Carolina. This 2,030-square-foot house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a main-level primary bedroom, and a full renovation that kept the original character intact while updating the wiring, plumbing, and mechanical systems underneath it.
947 Highway 226 N, Bakersville, NC 28705 — $795,000
Eight Private Acres and Cane Creek
The property comes with eight private acres and about 1,000 feet of frontage along Cane Creek. The listing describes it as an unusually usable mountain property, with pasture land stretching alongside the creek and open fields suited to horses, trout fishing, and walking.
- 8 private acres
- Roughly 1,000 feet of Cane Creek frontage
- Pasture land and open fields
- Suited for horses and trout fishing
The Red Barn
A new country red barn on the property includes a 19×11 stall and an aisle with hot water and a bathroom. Upstairs, a heated 19×23 second floor could work as a studio, office space, or possibly be finished out as additional living quarters.
- 19×11 stall
- Aisle with hot water and a bathroom
- Heated 19×23 second floor
- Potential studio, office, or additional living space
Curb Appeal and the Wraparound Porch
The house sits back from a privately gated drive with a wraparound front porch, white siding, and dark shutters. It has the look of a classic Western North Carolina farmhouse, set on a rise with open lawn around it.
Original Character Inside
Inside, hardwood floors, extensive beadboard, and original-style millwork give the house a warm, authentic farmhouse feel. A Vermont Castings wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, and the full renovation kept that character in place while replacing the wiring and plumbing behind it.
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Extensive beadboard
- Original-style millwork
- Vermont Castings wood-burning fireplace
The Kitchen
The kitchen is outfitted with a gas range as part of the home’s updated systems, fitting the same farmhouse-meets-modern approach used throughout the renovation.
Bedrooms and the Main-Level Primary
The house has three bedrooms in total, including a primary bedroom on the main level — a layout that gives one-level living for the primary suite while keeping additional bedrooms upstairs.
The Bathrooms
Both bathrooms were renovated with detail work that includes Carrara marble. The upstairs bath is the larger of the two, with a soaking tub and a separate glass shower.
- Carrara marble detailing
- Upstairs bath with soaking tub
- Separate glass shower upstairs
Heating and Modern Comfort
The home is heated with a central forced-air furnace running on propane, backed up by a wood stove, and a newly added mini-split upstairs handles additional heating and cooling without disrupting the home’s character.
Additional Structures
Beyond the barn, the property includes a tractor shed and a carport for extra storage and equipment. A separate equipment shed/garage recently received a new metal roof.
Recent Property Improvements
Recent upgrades on the property include a new septic system, a new well pump, HVAC upgrades, and the new metal roof on the equipment shed/garage — infrastructure work done alongside the visible renovation inside the house.
The Location
The gated drive leads to a setting that feels remarkably secluded, yet it’s only 1 mile from downtown Bakersville. It’s also less than 15 miles from the Appalachian Trail, the open mountain balds of the Roan Mountain range, and the Penland School of Craft.
Nearby Schools
Gouge Primary is about 1.2 miles from the house. Bowman Middle, rated 5 out of 10, is 1.1 miles away. Mitchell High, rated 3 out of 10, is 4.5 miles from the property.
Price and the Numbers
The property is listed at $795,000, which works out to about $392 per square foot for the 2,030-square-foot house. It last sold in 2015 for $130,000, before this full renovation and the addition of the barn and other improvements. The county has it tax-assessed at $200,700, with annual property taxes around $1,284. It has been on the market 21 days.
Eight acres with creek frontage, a renovated 1930 farmhouse, and a new barn a mile from downtown Bakersville is an unusual combination to find in one listing. At $795,000, it suits a buyer looking for a working mountain property with modern systems already in place and room for horses, gardens, or a creek-side walk.
Full Listing Description
A classic Western North Carolina farmhouse surrounded by eight private acres, this special Bakersville property feels both timeless and remarkably modern. Thoughtfully renovated while retaining its original character, the 2,000+ square-foot home offers three bedrooms and two baths, including a main-level primary bedroom.
Inside, hardwood floors, extensive beadboard, original-style millwork and a Vermont Castings wood-burning fireplace give the home a warm, authentic farmhouse feel. The full renovation included updated wiring and plumbing, while the baths feature gorgeous details including Carrara marble and a spacious upstairs bath with a soaking tub and separate glass shower. A gas kitchen range, furnace and newly added upstairs mini-split provide modern comfort without taking away from the character of the home.
Expansive pasture land stretches alongside roughly 1,000 feet of Cane Creek frontage, creating an unusually usable mountain property that is ideal for horses, trout fishing, and private walks around open fields. An additional tractor shed and carport provide useful storage. A new country red barn includes a 19×11 stall, aisle with hot water, bathroom, and a heated 19×23 second floor that could be perfect for a studio, office space, or possibly finished as additional living quarters. More recent property improvements include a new septic system, well pump, HVAC upgrades, and a new metal roof on the equipment shed/garage. Follow the privately gated drive to a setting that feels remarkably secluded yet only 1 mile from downtown Bakersville and less than 15 miles from both the Appalachian Trail and the stunning open mountain balds of the Roan Mountain range as well as the creative arts hub of Penland School of Craft. This exquisite mountain property marries pastoral privacy with easy accessibility and modern comfort with historic charm.
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