1470 Thermal City Road, Union Mills, NC
$12,000,000 · 18 bedrooms · 11,650 sq ft · built 2007
Listing courtesy of Mountain Adventure Realty (Stephanie Johnson). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Once-in-a-Lifetime Estate in Union Mills! This extraordinary property offers unlimited possibilities with 65 gently rolling acres, an 8,950 sq. ft. lodge, a one-bedroom Gate House, and 6 brand-new log cabin rentals, plus additional development opportunities throughout the property. The lodge is perfectly designed across two levels. The main floor features 4,952 sq. ft. with a massive open great room highlighted by a stunning stone gas fireplace, a sunroom with a hot tub, 4 spacious bedrooms, a TV room, a double kitchen, a bar area, 4 large bathrooms, and a laundry room. The second floor offers 3,998 sq. ft. with 7 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a theater room, a game room, and an additional laundry room. The Gate House is a beautifully finished one-bedroom rental complete with its own private hot tub. The six new log cabins are thoughtfully positioned for privacy, each featuring a covered deck and private hot tub. This property has hosted many weddings and events with a large guest capacity, making it a premier destination for celebrations, retreats, and gatherings. In addition to the existing improvements, there are 8 additional cabin or RV sites ready to go, and the property has a conceptual layout plan showing the potential for up to 88 total RV sites. Whether you’re looking for a luxury private estate, a thriving hospitality business, an RV resort, an equestrian property, a wedding venue, or a family retreat, this property can bring your vision to life. Adding to its uniqueness, the far corner of the property adjoins a Conserving Carolina protected area of approximately 1,500 acres, providing additional privacy and natural beauty. Conveniently located with easy access to I-40, it’s just 24 miles to Tryon International Equestrian Center, 46 miles to Asheville, and 84 miles to Charlotte. This is truly a one-of-a-kind Western North Carolina mountain estate. Schedule your private tour today and experience everything this incredible property has to offer.
Price in context
- Asking $1,030 per square foot.
- That is 54% above the $669 median across 9 active $1.5M+ homes in Union Mills.
- Highest asking price of 9 active $1.5M+ homes in Union Mills.
- Largest by living area of the 5 with a recorded size.
- No price changes since it was listed.
- 0 days on the market, listed 2026-06-11.
- County tax assessment $1,622,000; the asking price is 7.40× the assessed value.
Features
- Construction
- Cedar Shake, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Aluminum, Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 11 full, 3 half
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric
- Parking
- Parking Lot, Parking Space(s)
- View
- Mountain(s), Year Round
- County
- Rutherford
Comparable homes on the market
- 0 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills — $1,060,000, 2.1 mi away
- 84 Mountain Top Drive, Marion — $1,050,000, 3 bd, 3,886 sq ft, 3.2 mi away
- 5555 Groves Road, Union Mills — $1,499,000, 4.9 mi away
- 415 Reel Hollow Road, Marion — $1,950,000, 3 bd, 2,494 sq ft, 4.9 mi away
- 1822 Frog Creek Road, Union Mills — $1,990,000, 4 bd, 6,354 sq ft, 5.4 mi away
- 231 Fibber Magee Drive, Union Mills — $1,500,000, 4 bd, 2,000 sq ft, 5.7 mi away
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.