Rolling Pasture & Forest Escape in Franklin

Highlights
• Private 14-acre hilltop estate with rolling pastures and wooded trails

• Expansive Blue Ridge Mountain views in every direction

• Multiple gathering spaces, oversized fire pit, and year-round creek

Set high above Franklin in the mountains of western North Carolina, this private hilltop estate offers a rare blend of rolling pastureland, wooded forest, and sweeping Blue Ridge views across 14 secluded acres. Designed as a true family home rather than a traditional vacation property, the estate carries an authenticity and warmth that make every space feel intentional, comfortable, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Deer frequently wander the hillsides below the deck, morning mist drifts through the ridgelines, and the property’s quiet atmosphere creates an immediate sense of retreat from everyday life.

The estate’s setting is especially unique for the region, balancing two dramatically different natural landscapes within a single property. One side opens to wide grassy meadows and expansive skies, while the other transitions into dense forest threaded with walking paths and a year-round creek crossed by a charming footbridge. The result is a setting that feels both open and intimate, ideal for slow mornings, outdoor exploration, and evenings gathered beneath the stars.

Inside, three levels of living space are designed for gathering as naturally as they are for privacy and quiet. Cathedral ceilings rise above the great room, where natural wood finishes, handcrafted furnishings, and expansive windows frame the surrounding mountain scenery. The chef’s kitchen flows easily into dining and living spaces anchored by a striking handcrafted live-edge spalted pecan river table beneath a custom chandelier, a centerpiece designed for lingering dinners, long conversations, and shared moments after days spent exploring the mountains.

The home comfortably accommodates families and groups across four thoughtfully arranged bedrooms spread over multiple levels. The loft-level primary suite enjoys vaulted wood ceilings, hillside views, and a private ensuite bath, while additional upstairs guest rooms continue the estate’s handcrafted mountain aesthetic with custom log furnishings and warm natural textures throughout. On the lower level, a spacious bunk room with direct access to the lounge area and deck creates a comfortable gathering space for children or additional guests.

Outdoor living is woven into nearly every part of the experience. Expansive decks overlook rolling hills and surrounding ridgelines, while the oversized fire pit was intentionally built as a gathering place for evenings under the stars. Guests can explore the property’s meadows and wooded trails, listen to the sound of the creek moving through the land, or simply enjoy the rare sense of peace and privacy found here. Despite its secluded atmosphere, the estate remains only minutes from downtown Franklin and within easy reach of Highlands, Asheville, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Nantahala region, making it an exceptional home base for experiencing western North Carolina’s natural beauty and outdoor adventure.