1171 Hilldale Drive, Lancaster, SC

About the home

FEATURED ON AMERICAN DREAM TV. Nestled on over 12 private, fenced acres in Lancaster, 1171 Hilldale Drive, known as Tír na nÓg ("a little bit of heaven")—offers an extraordinary blend of luxury, recreation, and peaceful country living. Designed as a true retreat from the everyday, this exceptional estate provides unmatched privacy while delivering an impressive array of amenities and over $630,000 in thoughtfully invested improvements. Just 45 minutes from Charlotte, to your own private estate. This stunning property also has the possibility of becoming a wonderful Bed and Breakfast! The beautifully maintained home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, offering plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. Beautiful updates include a remodeled bathroom, interior painting, kitchen appliance upgrades, plantation blinds, Berber carpet in the recreation room, and blown-in attic insulation for improved comfort and efficiency. Step outside to your own private oasis, where a stunning 40' x 20' heated saltwater pool with diving board, waterfall planters, and an adjoining brick hot tub creates a resort-style atmosphere. The expansive covered outdoor living area and fully equipped outdoor kitchen, featuring a Big Joe Kamado smoker, 48-inch Bull gas grill, sink, refrigerator, and power burner, make entertaining effortless in every season. Outdoor furniture is negotiable to convey, allowing the next owner to immediately enjoy this exceptional space. Nature lovers will appreciate the serene stocked pond, scenic views, and abundant wildlife that enhance the property's tranquil setting. Equestrian enthusiasts will feel right at home with horse-friendly acreage, with ample open space to ride and roam. Enjoy a two car garage with added cabinets, as well as, a detached powered garage provides valuable workspace, storage, or hobby space. The grounds have been meticulously developed and maintained with significant investments in landscaping, a decorative metal fence with brick pillars, and an extensive 17-zone irrigation system serving the orchard, vineyard, gardens, and lawn. Adding to the property's unique charm are approximately 80 mature muscadine vines and a thriving orchard of more than 60 fruit trees, including peach, pear, apple, and other varieties. A 10-foot deer fence helps protect the garden and orchard areas, making this an ideal property for hobby farming or sustainable living. Additional peace of mind comes from a recently installed 40-year architectural shingle roof covering the home and both outbuildings. Whether you're spending summer days by the pool, fishing by the pond, entertaining under the stars, cultivating your vineyard and orchard, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of your surroundings, Tír na nÓg offers a rare opportunity to own a private country estate where luxury, nature, and lifestyle come together in perfect harmony.

Price in context

• Asking $366 per square foot.
• That is in line with the $372 median across 24 active $1.5M+ homes in Lancaster.
• 14th highest asking price of 24 active $1.5M+ homes in Lancaster.
• 8th largest by living area of the 18 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 162 days on the market, listed 2026-04-24.
• County tax assessment $731,900; the asking price is 1.98× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Lancaster County, ZIP 29720.

Straight-line distances

• Quail Hollow Club: 29.0 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 31.8 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 35.6 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 36.9 mi
• Uptown Charlotte: 36.9 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 37.5 mi

Features

Levels

Two

Construction

Brick Full

Bathrooms

3 full

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring

Carpet, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Wall Oven

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Exterior

Fence, In-Ground Hot Tub / Spa, In-Ground Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen

Pool

Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo

Lot

Orchard(s), Green Area, Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Wooded

County

Lancaster

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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.