4392 Island Ford RD Brevard, NC 28712
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,436 sqft
Price per Sqft $277
MLS Listing ID 4425014
Style Cottage,Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,945
Year Built 1947
Lot Size 1.150 Acres
Acres 1.15
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Located along iconic Island Ford Road, one of Transylvania County's most scenic and beloved country roads, the journey home is part of the experience. Rolling pastures, picturesque farms, historic summer camps, and breathtaking views of Dunn's Rock create a landscape that captures the timeless beauty and slower pace of life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Perched on a peaceful knoll above the road, the home enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquility while remaining conveniently close to historic downtown Brevard. Here, you'll find the perfect balance of peaceful country living and easy access to the restaurants, galleries, shops, and vibrant arts community that make Brevard such a special place. Nearby Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest offer world-class hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, fishing, and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors.
The home itself is filled with character, warmth, and possibilities. With substantial square footage under roof, the property offers an abundance of flexible bonus space ready to accommodate visiting friends and family, creative pursuits, hobbies, or simply room to spread out and enjoy mountain living. The wood-burning stove serves as a natural gathering place, bringing warmth and comfort to the home while perfectly complementing its nostalgic mountain character.
Beyond the main residence, a sizable old workshop provides exceptional space for woodworking, tinkering, equipment, or whatever projects inspire you. Just off the lower level, an absolutely charming little pottery shed adds another layer of personality and possibility, a delightful space for an artist, gardener, or anyone who appreciates the simple pleasures of creating something with their hands.
What makes this property truly special is not just its improvements or location, but the feeling of being here. The peaceful setting, the generations of family history, the character of the outbuildings, and the surrounding pastoral landscape all come together to create something authentic and increasingly rare.
4392 Island Ford Road is an invitation to embrace a simpler rhythm of life, surrounded by the natural beauty, history, and enduring charm of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A place to gather, create, explore, and make memories for generations to come.
Location
State NC
County Transylvania
Zoning NONE
Rooms
Basement Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features
Heating Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplaces Type Den, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Utility Room, Main Level
Exterior
Carport Spaces 2
Fence Partial
Roof Type Composition
Street Surface Asphalt,Gravel,Paved
Porch Glass Enclosed
Garage false
Building
Lot Description Green Area, Hilly, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Basement
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well
Architectural Style Cottage, Traditional
Level or Stories One and One Half
Structure Type Brick Partial,Block,Vinyl,Wood
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Unspecified
Middle Schools Unspecified
High Schools Unspecified
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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