1037 Newberry Creek Road, Old Fort, NC
$3,200,000 · 10 bedrooms · 8 baths · 1,212 sq ft · built 2016
Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (Marilyn Wright). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Bordering over 1,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest, the Indigo Nature Retreat presents a rare convergence of total seclusion and structured utility in Old Fort. Established in 2016, this 4.25-acre compound is anchored by a main lodge characterized by stone masonry and expansive timber interiors. The estate’s layout, comprising a primary residence, a versatile community barn, and nine individual guest cabins, offers a collective ten bedrooms and eight bathrooms across 1,212 square feet of conditioned space. While the immediate environment is defined by creekside trails and native flora, the proximity to Asheville ensures the location remains practical for a seasonal residence or a dedicated wellness site. In this specific submarket, properties that share a contiguous boundary with protected national forest are becoming increasingly difficult to secure, often serving as a significant hedge against future density. This offering represents a distinct opportunity for a private estate conversion or a continued commercial retreat. Private viewings may be arranged through Peters & Associates.
About the home
Indigo Nature Retreat is a rare mountain property bordering more than 1,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest. On 4.25 private acres, the retreat includes a welcoming main lodge, a two-story community barn and nine guest cabins, creating an exceptional setting for retreats, gatherings or a private mountain escape. The lodge offers warm wood interiors, a stone fireplace, open living spaces and a covered porch overlooking the forest. The community barn features a full kitchen, dining area, two full baths and an upper-level studio ideal for yoga, workshops or creative pursuits. Five primitive cabins and four creekside cabins with full kitchens and baths accommodate up to 24 guests. Surrounded by trails, streams and native forest, the property offers remarkable privacy while remaining within easy reach of Asheville. Whether continued as a retreat center or reimagined as a private estate, Indigo Nature Retreat is a place to slow down, reconnect and experience the mountains at their most authentic.
Price in context
- Asking $2,640 per square foot.
- Reduced $300,000 (8.6%) from the original $3,500,000 asking price.
- 403 days on the market, listed 2025-06-30.
- County tax assessment $248,970; the asking price is 12.85× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: None, McDowell County, ZIP 28762.
Features
- Style
- A-Frame, Cabin
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 8 full
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Heating
- Ductless, Electric
- Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
- Parking
- Driveway
- Exterior
- Fire Pit, Storage
- Waterfront
- None
- View
- Water
- Lot
- Adjoins Forest, Creek Front, Private, Wooded
- County
- McDowell
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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.