$3,500,000

This is an unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the first private property at the headwaters of the Tallulah River, nestled against the Nantahala Southern Wilderness at 2800 feet elevation. Enjoy end-of-road privacy with wilderness area surrounding the property on three and a half sides boasting over a quarter mile of… Read More live, pristine TROUT stream frontage. This home is literally only a few steps from US Forest Land and miles of hiking trails taking you to the Appalachian Trail at Deep Gap and to mountain tops like Standing Indian. The main residence is a completely rebuilt, circa 1940s cabin (approx. 1500 sq ft, 2BD/2BTH) transformed into an Appalachian-style jewel box. The structure features breathtaking 200+ year old, hand-hewn Eastern hemlock beams, custom heart pine cabinetry from repurposed cotton mill floorboards, and a pre-Civil War Antebellum brick kitchen backsplash. Over 100 tons of Nantahala basin river rock stone are integrated throughout, including retaining walls, foundation surround, the towering stone fireplace (built with prehistoric valley river basin boulders), and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired patios. The property includes a riverside hot tub, an outdoor stacked stone fireplace/smoker, a deep, private swimming hole accessed via a custom swinging bridge, a screened sleeping porch, and an artesian well. Across the road, a separate complex offers a 1000 sq ft heated workshop/single-car garage with three heated dog kennels, topped by a luxurious 1000 sq ft, furnished 2BD/1BTH guest apartment with high-end finishes and a river view deck. Additionally, there is a separate 2.5-car heated garage designed to accommodate a truck camper (14 ft door height) with a car lift, a lounge area, and a massage room with an en-suite travertine/slate bathroom (24k gold fixtures). The grounds are immaculately maintained with mature, native landscaping collected over 35 years, featuring a backup spring-fed water system, a Pilates/fitness studio, game room, spacious office, and a Lord of the Rings-inspired arched bridge leading to a spring-fed pond. An adjacent 5.5-acre parcel with additional river/creek frontage and a 4BR Cabin with screened porch, and a heated 40x60 lofted barn is included, offering tremendous flexibility for expansion or car collection storage. Furniture negotiable. BR and BA count totals are of all buildings. Seller will consider subdividing. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. DETAILED FEATURE SHEET AVAILABLE. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Poss Realty [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

369

Last Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Lot Size

7.16 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

10631558

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater

Basement

Concrete, Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished

Building

Built in 1925, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Community

None

Cooling

Electric

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened, Water Feature

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces, Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Wood Burning Stove

Floors

Hardwood

Foundation

Block

Heating

Hot Water

Home Owner's Association

Fee Includes: None

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Lot

7.16 acres, Pasture, Private, Sloped, Waterfall, Partially Wooded

Parking

Detached, Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Storage

Property

Resale, Other structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Guest House, Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Second Garage, Second Residence, Workshop, Mountain(s), River, Valley

Roof

Composition

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 643800699415, Annual Amount: $2,407.96, Year: 2024

Utilities

Electricity Available, Water Source: Private, Well

Water Features

Water Body Name: Tallulah River, Frontage Type: Borders US/State Park, River, Stream, Waterfront, Creek, Pond, Private

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