16.3 acres in Madison County, NC

Nestled in the heart of nature, this unrestricted 16-acre parcel is truly a diamond in the rough, offering an unparalleled opportunity to craft your dream retreat. With over 750 feet of ridgeline facing south to southeast, the property provides breathtaking, nearly 180-degree long-range views at an elevation of 3,360 feet. This secluded haven, just 40 minutes from Asheville and a mere 20 minutes from Mars Hill or Marshall, boasts multiple build sites, each promising incredible vistas. The easiest build site is located in a serene holler with a spring-fed branch, requiring minimal road work, making it the perfect starting point for your vision. Access is a breeze via 830 feet of private road from the paved state road, leading to the bottom of your property and extending further to the neighboring parcel, ensuring rare end-of-road privacy. With a prior survey available and an easement in p...

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Directions

From Interstate 26, exit 11 Mars Hill. Head west through Mars Hill 4.8 miles. Turn right on Petersburg Rd. Go 1.3 miles to the Community Center, veer to the left and continue another 2.6 miles. Turn left on Cargile Branch Rd. Go 1 mile to 930 Cargile Branch Rd. (on the right) and veer to the right onto Norton Branch Rd. When the pavement ends continue until you see the sign then turn right. Drive to the next sign on the left. Suggest doing a turn around there and then park there on the side of the road where there is a holler up into the property. Suggest a walking stick & sturdy shoes. Start the walk going up the holler and then up the mountain to the left to the ridgeline. Only one other property has a weekend dwelling past this point. For GPS purposes put in 809 Norton Branch Rd (neighboring property).