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3903 Island Ford Road

Brevard, NC 28712
  • $16,200,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 15 Days
  • ID#: 4358298
UPDATED: 71 min ago
$16,200,000
  • 10
    BEDS
  • 161.1
    ACRES
  • 10
    BATHS
  • 5
    1/2 BATHS
  • 6,140
    SQFT
  • $2,638
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1959
County:
Area:

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Description

Blue Fish Farm is one of the most significant legacy offerings in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an extraordinary 160-plus-acre riverfront estate in Brevard, where privacy, scale and natural beauty converge along more than a mile of the French Broad River. Just minutes from Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and the region’s iconic waterfalls, this is a rare opportunity to own an irreplaceable Western North Carolina retreat. Originally designed by Platt Architects, the estate reflects a timeless mountain-modern aesthetic, blending refined craftsmanship with materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Across more than 12,700 square feet of combined living space, the property unfolds as a curated collection of residences, including a primary home, two guest cottages and a pool house, each thoughtfully positioned to capture river, pasture and mountain views. The main residence is warm, sophisticated and deeply connected to its setting, featuring heart pine flooring, natural bluestone, custom millwork and expansive windows that frame the landscape in every direction. Open-concept living spaces transition seamlessly to covered porches and outdoor entertaining areas, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle synonymous with luxury mountain living. A series of guest residences provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, private retreats or luxury rental potential. The Treehouse offers an intimate escape tucked into mature forest canopy, while The Hideaway delivers generous scale and privacy. The Pool House elevates the experience further with a full kitchen, fitness area, home theater, and direct access to a heated pool and tennis court, designed for relaxation and recreation. The land itself is the defining feature, over 160 acres of rolling pasture, hardwood forest, and curated grounds with three spring-fed ponds, an established trail system and expansive river frontage ideal for fly fishing, kayaking, and exploration. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, working farm or corporate retreat, the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Despite its remarkable seclusion, Blue Fish Farm is less than 10 minutes from downtown Brevard’s vibrant dining, breweries and boutique shopping, and within easy reach of Hendersonville, Asheville Regional Airport and Asheville’s renowned cultural scene. Lake Toxaway and its private club amenities are also nearby, offering an added layer of lifestyle appeal. Blue Fish Farm is more than a property, it is a generational estate, a French Broad River sanctuary and a rare convergence of luxury, land and legacy in one of North Carolina’s sought-after mountain destinations.

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3903 Island Ford Road Brevard, NC 28712

  • Price: $16,200,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 15 Days
  • Updated: 71 min ago
  • ID#: 4358298
10
Beds
10
Baths
5
½ Baths
161.1
Acres
6,140
SQFT
$2,638
$/SQFT
1959
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Transylvania
Area:
Brevard
Elementary School:
Unspecified
Middle School:
Unspecified
High School:
Unspecified
Property Description
Blue Fish Farm is one of the most significant legacy offerings in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an extraordinary 160-plus-acre riverfront estate in Brevard, where privacy, scale and natural beauty converge along more than a mile of the French Broad River. Just minutes from Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and the region’s iconic waterfalls, this is a rare opportunity to own an irreplaceable Western North Carolina retreat. Originally designed by Platt Architects, the estate reflects a timeless mountain-modern aesthetic, blending refined craftsmanship with materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Across more than 12,700 square feet of combined living space, the property unfolds as a curated collection of residences, including a primary home, two guest cottages and a pool house, each thoughtfully positioned to capture river, pasture and mountain views. The main residence is warm, sophisticated and deeply connected to its setting, featuring heart pine flooring, natural bluestone, custom millwork and expansive windows that frame the landscape in every direction. Open-concept living spaces transition seamlessly to covered porches and outdoor entertaining areas, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle synonymous with luxury mountain living. A series of guest residences provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, private retreats or luxury rental potential. The Treehouse offers an intimate escape tucked into mature forest canopy, while The Hideaway delivers generous scale and privacy. The Pool House elevates the experience further with a full kitchen, fitness area, home theater, and direct access to a heated pool and tennis court, designed for relaxation and recreation. The land itself is the defining feature, over 160 acres of rolling pasture, hardwood forest, and curated grounds with three spring-fed ponds, an established trail system and expansive river frontage ideal for fly fishing, kayaking, and exploration. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, working farm or corporate retreat, the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Despite its remarkable seclusion, Blue Fish Farm is less than 10 minutes from downtown Brevard’s vibrant dining, breweries and boutique shopping, and within easy reach of Hendersonville, Asheville Regional Airport and Asheville’s renowned cultural scene. Lake Toxaway and its private club amenities are also nearby, offering an added layer of lifestyle appeal. Blue Fish Farm is more than a property, it is a generational estate, a French Broad River sanctuary and a rare convergence of luxury, land and legacy in one of North Carolina’s sought-after mountain destinations.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Other Carport YN No Construction Materials Cedar ShakeStoneWood Construction Type Site Built Exterior Features FenceFire PitGas GrillOutdoor KitchenTennis Court(s) Fencing PartialWood Foundation Details Basement Garage YN Yes Levels Two Lot Features ClearedFlood Plain/Bottom LandGreen AreaLevelOpen LotPasturePond(s)PrivateRiver FrontRolling SlopeCreek/StreamWoodedViewsWaterfront Main Level Garage YN No Other Parking Open parking spaces in front of and beside the main home and parking spaces in front of each guest home Out Buildings YN Barn(s)GreenhouseTractor ShedWorkshop Parking Features BasementDrivewayAttached GarageGarage Faces SideOther - See Remarks Patio And Porch Features BalconyCoveredDeckFront PorchPatioPorchRear PorchScreenedSide PorchTerrace Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road Road Surface Type AsphaltGravelPaved Roof Architectural Shingle Waterfront Features Other - See Remarks Window Features Insulated Window(s)Window Treatments

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 6140 Additional Parcels Description 8584-12-2796-000 Appliances Bar FridgeDishwasherDisposalDryerExhaust HoodGas CooktopGas OvenGas RangeMicrowaveOvenPlumbed For Ice MakerRefrigeratorWasherWasher/DryerWine RefrigeratorOther Basement Interior EntryStorage SpaceUnfinished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Cooling Central Air Door Features Insulated Door(s)Sliding DoorsStorm Door(s) Fireplace Features DenFire PitGreat RoomLiving Room Fireplace YN Yes Flooring CarpetSlateTileWood Garage Spaces 3 Heating Forced Air Interior Features Built-in FeaturesEntrance FoyerGarden TubKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanStorageWalk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features In BasementLaundry RoomMain LevelMultiple Locations Lower Square Feet 0 Main Square Feet 3725 Rooms Upper (Primary Bedroom) Upper (Bathroom-Full) Upper (Bathroom-Full) Upper (Family Room) Upper (Bathroom-Half) Main (2nd Primary) Main (Bedroom(s)) Main (Bathroom-Full) Main (Bathroom-Full) Main (Bathroom-Half) Main (Bathroom-Full) Main (Bedroom(s)) Main (Kitchen) Main (Dining Area) Main (Laundry) Main (Great Room-Two Story) Main (Den) Basement (Utility Room) Basement (Bathroom-Half) Basement (Laundry) 2nd Living Quarters (2nd Living Quarters) 2nd Living Quarters (Kitchen) 2 Sq Ft Unheated Basement 1412 Sq Ft Unheated Lower 0 Sq Ft Unheated Main 0 Sq Ft Unheated Third 0 Sq Ft Unheated Total 1734 Sq Ft Unheated Upper 0 Sq Ft Upper 2415 Third Square Feet 0

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN True Association YN No Assumable YN No Auction YN No CCRSubject To Undiscovered City Taxes Paid To No City Taxes Paid Community Features None Elevation 2000 Hoa Subject To None HOASubject To Dues No Horse Amenities BarnHorses AllowedPasture Listing Terms CashConventional New Construction YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Restrictions No Restrictions Second Living Quarters Exterior Not ConnectedGuest HouseSeparate Kitchen FacilitiesSeparate Living Quarters Senior Community YN No Sewer Septic Installed Special Listing Conditions None Utilities Electricity ConnectedPropaneUnderground Power Lines View Mountain(s)WaterYear Round Water Body Name French Broad River Water Source Well



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