Check out the fireplace!! Custom solar passive home on 13 acres in NC. $899,900.

If you have been looking for a place where you can truly live off the land, this property in Franklin is a rare find. It is an active flower farm spread across more than 13 acres. The land is unrestricted, which is hard to come by these days. You have plenty of space to keep the current farm going or start something entirely new of your own.

Address: 1168 Carl Slagle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Price: $899,900

Features:

13.53 unrestricted acres
Active flower farm
Wayah Creek frontage
Mountain and valley views

A Home Designed for Comfort and Efficiency

The house itself was built in 2016 and has a very smart design. It is a solar passive home, which means it uses natural light and the sun to help stay comfortable and efficient. Inside, the main floor feels open and bright thanks to large windows. A beautiful stone fireplace sits in the middle, connecting the living room and the kitchen. It is the kind of house that feels solid and cozy at the same time.

Features:

Solar passive design by Debra Rucker Colman
Dual-sided dry stack stone fireplace
Hardwood floors
Large casement windows
Primary suite on the main level

Plenty of Space for Everyone

The layout of the home works well for families or people who like to have guests. The main floor has the primary bedroom and an office, so you can do everything you need without using the stairs. Downstairs, there is a finished basement area. It has a large den and another bedroom. There is even an extra flexible space that would make a great third bedroom or a hobby room.

Features:

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Finished daylight basement
Office space
Large den/great room
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring in lower level

Everything You Need for a Working Farm

Outside is where the property really shines for anyone who loves farming. The infrastructure is already there. You will find two large hoop houses and a big three-stall barn that already has power and water. The flower gardens are established and have been used for commercial production. To keep the wildlife out, there is heavy-duty deer fencing around the growing areas.

Features:

Two 100-ft hoop houses
3-stall barn with power and water
8-ft deer fencing
Three water hydrants
Equipment cover

Water and Land Potential

Water is a huge deal on a farm, and this place has plenty. It fronts right on Wayah Creek, and there are several water hydrants around the property. Besides the current flower beds, there is a secondary pasture area. This would be a great spot for horses or other livestock. Since the land is unrestricted, you have the freedom to use these 13 acres however fits your vision.

Features:

Wayah Creek access
Secondary pasture area
Suitable for horses
Level yard areas
Whole-house generator

From Zillow

13+ unrestricted acres of usable farm property currently operating as an active flower farm fronting Wayah Creek. This unique offering features a Debra Rucker Colman-designed solar passive home, blending efficiency w/ farmhouse style. Light-filled interior with large casement windows, hardwood floors, and a dual-sided dry stack stone fireplace anchoring the kitchen and living room. Main level offers a spacious primary suite with walk-in closets, office, functional kitchen/dining combo with ample cabinetry and Corian countertops, and laundry w/ half bath. Lower level includes a large den/great room with LVP flooring, guest bedroom and bath, plus an appointed planning center or flexible space that could serve as a third bedroom. The farm infrastructure is well-established with two 100-ft hoop houses, 8-ft deer fencing, mature flower-producing gardens used for commercial production, three water hydrants, and Wayah Creek, bordering the property. Also in place, a 3-stall barn with power/water, & equipment cover. A secondary pasture area provides even more potential for customization. Generator for the home in place. Come create your own vision or carry this farm’s legacy on!