415 Reel Hollow Road, Marion, NC

About the home

For nearly fifty years, this working farm has been a hidden masterpiece of the Blue Ridge Mountains, reached by a mile-long gravel drive that winds through open pasture, alongside creeks, and beneath towering hardwoods before finally opening to the home. And what a home it is. Custom-built in 1978, the home blends timeless architecture with a level of craftsmanship and character that’s difficult to replicate today. Nearly 2,500 square feet of living space, filled with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, natural stone, and remarkable natural light, gives the home a warmth that balances perfectly with its scale and craftsmanship. At the heart of the home is an enormous double-sided fireplace built from hand-selected local stone, anchoring two separate living areas. The layout was thoughtfully designed, with the primary suite positioned on the main level and two additional bedrooms with a full bath upstairs. Large windows throughout the home frame views of the surrounding farm and mountains in nearly every direction, while newer Pella windows along the northern side of the main level bring even more light into the living spaces. Solid-surface countertops, wide-plank hardwood floors, architectural shingles, a partial basement, an attached two-car garage, and a large rear deck complete the home beautifully. Outside, the estate unfolds across 139 acres of some of Western North Carolina’s most desirable landscape. Approximately 20 acres are established pastureland with partial fencing already in place, while the remainder of the property stretches through mature timber, trails, and multiple creeks flowing through the farm. Several potential building sites throughout the property offer exceptional long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the potential for a family compound, event venue or investment. The farm remains highly functional as well, with a storage and implement barn, large metal garage/storage building, and tractor and hay equipment conveying with the sale. Certain furnishings inside the home will remain too. Properties like this are becoming increasingly rare — not simply because of the acreage, but because of the complete package. A truly custom home with architectural character. Privacy without isolation. Usable land. Water. Views. History. And a setting that feels every bit as special as the home itself. This is the kind of property families hold onto for generations.

Price in context

• Asking $782 per square foot.
• That is 78% above the $440 median across 12 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
• 3rd highest asking price of 12 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
• 10th largest by living area of the 10 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 1 days on the market, listed 2026-05-11.
• County tax assessment $620,720; the asking price is 3.14× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, McDowell County, ZIP 28752.

Features

Levels

Two

Construction

Vinyl, Wood

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Basement

Exterior Entry, Partial

Fireplace

Yes

Flooring

Carpet, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Attached Garage

Exterior

Fence

Waterfront

None

Lot

Cleared, Creek Front, Crops, Hilly, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views

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.