840 Ed Williams Road, Zionville, NC

Apple Tree Farm represents a rare scale of continuity within the High Country, encompassing over 240 acres of high-elevation terrain in Zionville. Established in 1987, the estate is anchored by a three-bedroom farmhouse of 2,868 square feet, positioned to overlook a private pond and the layered topography of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The acreage is notably versatile, characterized by a mix of dense woodland, established trails, and expansive pastures supported by two barns and various outbuildings. For the strategic buyer, the absence of zoning or restrictive covenants provides a degree of land-use flexibility that is increasingly difficult to secure within fifteen minutes of Boone. As large contiguous tracts in Watauga County continue to be fragmented for smaller residential developments, an unencumbered parcel of this magnitude serves as a significant hedge and a legitimate legacy prospect. The residence offers a classic three-story framework, including a primary suite and multiple bonus rooms, awaiting a refined modernization. Private viewings may be arranged through Peters & Associates.

About the home

Apple Tree Farm - a rare offering of 240+ acres with a farmhouse, unfinished garage/building, storage building, two barns, and trails - with wooded acreage, sprawling pastures, and long-range, layered Blue Ridge Mountain views at high elevations. With the potential for many different uses, this is the perfect spot for a homestead, family estate/legacy property, horse property, working farm with farming opportunities, or investment opportunity with potential for development - no zoning and no restrictions! Offering easy access year-round from state-maintained roads, this property is just 15 minutes from Appalachian State University and amenities in Boone but offers ample privacy. The large farmhouse front porch is the perfect place for overlooking the green pastures, small pond, and mountains beyond - enjoy mother nature at her finest with acres and acres made for exploring and enjoying the cool Blue Ridge Mountain air! The 3 BR, 2.5 BA home, awaiting the right buyer to put their own personal touches, offers a living room, den, kitchen, and dining room on the first level - upstairs, find a large primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and multiple bonus rooms. Additional features: central vacuum, recently replaced windows throughout, wormy chestnut kitchen cabinets, four garage bays, full basement with bathroom, high-speed internet. The farmhouse would also make a great guest home, with the opportunity to build on the acreage! The unfinished garage/building was originally intended as a garage with an apartment above and offers four additional garage bays. An open-air storage building is great for equipment or vehicle storage, and a large usable barn offers even more potential. Apple trees & wildflowers surround the farmhouse and a trail system runs through parts of the wooded acreage to pasture areas. The serenity of Apple Tree Farm lasts year-round with pastoral and sunset views overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains!

Price in context

• Asking $1,133 per square foot.
• Reduced $650,000 (16.7%) from the original $3,900,000 asking price.
• 741 days on the market, listed 2024-09-18.
• County tax assessment $1,901,400; the asking price is 1.71× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Watauga County, ZIP 28698.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Mable
• Middle: Watauga
• High: Watauga

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Farmhouse

Levels

Two

Construction

Brick Partial, Wood

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Basement

Basement Garage Door, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Central Vacuum, Other - See Remarks

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Heating

Geothermal, Wood Stove

Cooling

Geothermal

Garage

8 spaces

Parking

Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Other - See Remarks

Exterior

Fence, Other - See Remarks

Waterfront

Other - See Remarks

View

Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round

County

Watauga

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.