411 Big Sandy Mush Road

Leicester, NC 28748

A Rare Equestrian Legacy Awaits in Sandy Mush Valley! From the moment you set foot on this land, you'll feel the quiet grandeur that only the Appalachian mountains can offer. This is a place where a true equestrian estate can take root and thrive for generations. Spanning 41 unrestricted acres in the coveted Sandy Mush Valley, this offering represents one of the finest opportunities in Western North Carolina to create a world-class horse property, just minutes from Asheville. Priced under $25,000 per acre, the value here is as exceptional as the landscape. Built for the Equestrian Vision: The gently rolling topography, mature hardwood forests, and year-round creek create a natural canvas ideally suited for riding trails, paddocks, pastures, and barn sites. The blend of open pastoral land and wooded acreage provides both the infrastructure potential and the natural beauty that discerning equestrian buyers demand. The front acre is cleared, and build-ready, complete with well and septic in place, creating an ideal homesite with expansive mountain views for your primary residence or guest quarters. The remaining 40 acres invite you to dream big: arena footprints, run-in sheds, training facilities, or nearby trail riding through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Western NC Mountains. Surrounded by protected lands and working farms, Sandy Mush Valley has long been a sanctuary for those who value open space, agricultural heritage, and a slower pace of life, everything an equestrian lifestyle demands. The property's unrestricted acreage gives you the freedom to design your estate without compromise, whether that means a private single-family horse farm, a multi-generational compound with shared equestrian amenities, or a thoughtfully developed horse-friendly farmette community (buyer to verify zoning, subdivision, and land-use potential). The back 40 acres is currently enrolled in an agricultural tax deferral program via an active cattle lease, which may be continued or terminated at the buyer's discretion, a seamless transition for a new owner ready to convert to equestrian use. *Front acre (411 Big Sandy Mush): cleared, build-ready, well & septic on site *Back 40 acres: accessible via School Road, alongside the historic community center *Year-round creek, mature hardwoods, pastoral and mountain views throughout *A cistern on site (owner states it serves the community center — buyer to verify) Cattle may be present during showings A historic community center sits at the foot of the property. See attachments for details No drive-bys please — owner resides on front acre; please contact agent. Convenient access to Asheville, Weaverville, and major highways ensures this property is as practical as it is picturesque. Opportunities like this unrestricted acreage in a protected valley, priced for value, ready for an equestrian vision simply do not come along often. Contact your agent for full details on the tax deferral program, easements, and land-use potential. *Recorded easement to a separate parcel via School Road (see deed)

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