575 Vestal Cochran RD Topton, NC 28781
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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 1,413 sqft
Price per Sqft $671
MLS Listing ID 100584678
Style Stick Built
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1920
Lot Size 102.290 Acres
Acres 102.29
Lot Dimensions 102.29
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hive MLS
Property Description
The fully furnished historic cabin, originally built over 100 years ago and thoughtfully restored and updated, blends authentic Appalachian character with modern comfort. Step inside and immediately feel transported to a simpler era with beautiful all-wood interiors, warm rustic finishes, and a stunning wood-burning stone fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. The cabin showcases exceptionally rare wormy chestnut cabinetry, granite countertops, and timeless craftsmanship throughout. After a day exploring the mountains, relax in the vintage clawfoot soaking tub while listening to the peaceful sounds of nature outside your window.
The home's flexible floorplan includes multiple bedrooms and bonus sleeping areas capable of accommodating large gatherings of family and friends. Imagine waking up to cool mountain air, enjoying coffee from the covered porch, and watching deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife move peacefully across the landscape below.
For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is simply unmatched. Jane Otter Branch flows through the property, providing beautiful water features and attracting abundant wildlife. The land offers a rare combination of open pasture, mature hardwood forests, established ATV trails, hiking paths, and numerous locations for hunting, recreation, camping, or future homesites. Wildlife is plentiful, making this a true sportsman's paradise with excellent opportunities for deer, turkey, bear, and other native game.
Adding tremendous utility and value is the impressive newer metal equipment barn complete with power, offering ideal storage for tractors, ATVs, farm equipment, recreational vehicles, tools, or workshop space. An additional historic apple/hay barn provides even more character and functionality for agricultural or storage uses.
The property is already equipped for future expansion with a second installed septic system, creating possibilities for a guest cabin, RV setup, caretaker quarters, or additional homesite. Starlink high-speed internet is available and performs exceptionally well, allowing you to enjoy complete privacy without sacrificing connectivity.
Location is another exceptional feature. Despite its private end-of-road setting, the property is just minutes from some of the Southeast's most celebrated outdoor destinations. The world-famous Nantahala River, known for trout fishing, kayaking, rafting, and outdoor adventure, is only minutes away. Lake Nantahala offers boating, fishing, swimming, and waterfront dining. The legendary Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Fontana Lake, and countless miles of National Forest lands are all within easy reach. The charming mountain towns of Bryson City, Andrews, Robbinsville, and Murphy provide shopping, dining, breweries, entertainment, and year-round events.
Properties offering over 100 acres, a restored historic cabin, mountain streams, multiple barns, modern infrastructure, incredible privacy, and proximity to the region's premier recreational attractions are exceptionally difficult to find. This is more than a property--it's a legacy mountain estate where generations can gather, explore, hunt, fish, hike, and create memories for decades to come.
If you've been searching for the ultimate private mountain retreat surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southern Appalachia
Location
State NC
County Macon
Zoning None
Direction From Franklin. Take Wayah Road to a right onto Otter Creek Rd. Go 1.3 miles to a right til fork in road between Otter Mtn Rd and stay left for Vestal Cochran. Go till the end and turn right onto gravel road at the gate. Home at the end of gravel. See Sign
Location Details Mainland
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s), Storage
Basement Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Primary Bedroom Level Primary Living Area
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Basement
Heating Propane, Gas Pack, Wood Stove
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Laminate, Wood
Furnishings Furnished
Appliance Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Parking Features Gravel, No Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Carport Spaces 1
Utilities Available Satellite Internet, Spring
View Creek, Creek/Stream
Roof Type Metal
Porch Porch
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Stream, Gentle Sloping
Entry Level Two
Foundation Combination
Architectural Style Historic Home
Level or Stories 2
Structure Type Garden
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Other
Middle Schools Macon Middle School
High Schools Nantahala High School
Others
Tax ID 6527775244
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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