Set amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Fish Farm stands as a premier legacy estate in the land of waterfalls. Spanning 161 acres along the French Broad River, this sanctuary offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility. Renovated in 2019 under the expert guidance of PLATT architects, the mountain-modern residence is light, fresh, and spacious, punctuated beautifully by crafted details that layer in a feeling of coziness and intimacy. This unique offering consists of the main residence, pool house, and two guest cottages delivering a total of 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and 4 half baths. This entertainment haven is complete with a pool, gym, theater, tennis court, miles of trails, three spring-fed ponds, and a state of the art greenhouse. With the charming town of Brevard just a 10-minute drive away and Asheville airport within 30 minutes, convenience meets natural splendor seamlessly. Blue Fish Farm stands as a peerless retreat — a place of effortless allure and enduring enchantment.
Active
$19,900,000
3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
10beds
12,713sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
161.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,565/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Blue ridge mountainsFrench broad riverMountain-modern residenceThree spring-fed pondsCrafted detailsMiles of trailsCoziness and intimacy
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Listing updated: March 31, 2025 at 04:28pm
Listing Provided by:
Alec Cantley 828-989-4487,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4137360
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Other
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6140
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Den, Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,140
- Total interior livable area: 12,713 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Other - See Remarks
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Open parking spaces in front of and beside the main home and parking spaces in front of each guest home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s)
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks, Pond, River Front, Creek/Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: French Broad River
Lot
- Size: 161.1 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Shed(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 8584-12-2796-000
- Parcel number: 8584137310000
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Barn, Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Stone, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Brevard
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,565/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,191,780
- Annual tax amount: $22,589
- Date on market: 5/23/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
