Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Franklin, North Carolina

A Private Mountain Sanctuary minutes from the Franklin, NC airport. This Extraordinary Mountaintop Estate sits on 34.7 pristine acres, bordered on three sides by USFS with a bold, native trout stream flowing through the heart of the property. Soaring 25-foot ceilings in the Great Room, anchored by a dramatic masonry wood-burning fireplace. Rich, unmatched woodwork, thick moldings, built in shelving, Kolbe windows and French Doors, a Solid Walnut Front Door and quarter sewn five inch oak floors throughout showcase an uncompromised quality of construction. Breathtaking views of Wayah Bald (Macon Counties highest peak) from almost every room. At the heart of the home, a chef's country kitchen complemented by Wolf appliances, designer cabinetry, a custom built-in pot rack over island, and table for eight. Antique granite countertops are paired with polished nickel Newport Brass faucets, creating an inviting culinary space. Adjacent, an impressive butler's pantry, a spacious laundry room, and a second powder room for seamless entertaining. The formal dining room is enveloped in natural light by eight-foot doors and expansive windows that invite the surrounding forest and mountain scenery indoors. Just beyond the kitchen, a large screened porch captures sweeping views of Wayah Bald--where the Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail pass. The main-level primary suite, a true retreat, offers a spa-inspired bath complete with heated floors, whirlpool tub, Toto Neorest toilet, dual walk-in closets, additional cedar and linen closets. The upper level hosts two elegant guest suites, each with generous baths finished in quartzite, stone, and granite, along with a sunlit loft ideal for a home office or reading lounge.The terrace level offers a second great room with slate flooring, a stone fireplace, a stunning wine cellar, and 2 additional unfinished guest suites with plumbing installed. An Impressive Nature Lovers Paradise!