1641 Nc Highway 96

Set on 140 acres of rolling Franklin County countryside with 5 ponds, this custom equestrian estate is a rare convergence of handcrafted luxury and premier horse facilities. The main residence features hand-cut local oak bark siding, coffered beam ceilings, 10 heights, solid 8 interior doors, and hardwood floors throughout. The chefs kitchen is appointed with a professional 6-burner gas range, hand-formed copper hood, and granite countertops. A wraparound covered porch with stone gas fireplace overlooks private ponds and pastoral grounds. ADA-compliant amenities throughout. Whole-house generator, sound system, water softener, and tankless natural gas water heater. Sealed crawlspace. 3-car finished garage.The 60 44 stall barn features a soaring timber-frame interior, 5 stalls with hot water grooming, two tack rooms, feed room, and wood stove. 172 60 riding arena. Three fenced pastures with tensile fencing — 13 acres support approximately 9 horses with hay. Additional structures include a 33 70 equipment shelter and 35 30 drive-through metal shed. Guest house offers granite, gas range, Rinnai tankless water heater, stacked W/D, and ADA zero-step bath. Conservation-protected woodland.