3815 Bat Cave Road, Old Fort, NC

The topography of the Blue Ridge foothills defines this 2009 mountain residence, situated on nearly 19 acres of unrestricted land in Old Fort. The property is anchored by a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home comprising 2,397 square feet of living space, yet the primary value lies in the site’s unique geographical profile. The acreage includes a ridge line extending over 1,000 feet, offering potential vistas of the neighboring Hickorynut Mountain, a 12,000-acre tract currently held in conservancy. For those tracking the expansion of the Asheville corridor, Old Fort has emerged as a significant point of interest due to its proximity to regional infrastructure and the transition of surrounding lands into protected state parks. The site is already serviced by partially roughed-in roadways, providing a foundation for a private family compound or thoughtful subdivision. This positioning represents a rare opportunity to acquire substantial acreage just nine minutes from the town’s evolving center. Private consultations and viewings are available through Peters & Associates.

About the home

Developers, investors and mountain lovers, this is a property worth exploring. You've just found an unrestricted 18.99 acre mountain estate that has the potential to either be Old Fort's next great neighborhood, a very successful short term rental or a multi-generational legacy estate surrounded by nature. Located just 9 minutes from the breweries, shops, and the outdoor lifestyle that has Old Fort making headlines, this prime mountain property offers an extraordinary opportunity. Let's start with the development and subdivision potential. With over 1,000 feet of very buildable ridge line with no restrictions, the acreage is uniquely positioned for a multitude of homesites several of which could sit atop the ridge with potential views of Hickorynut Mountain. If you're not familiar, Hickorynut Mountain is a 12,000 acre piece of land that is currently in a private conservancy and is slated to be transferred to the state with two thirds of it to be made into a state park (read: indefinite pristine views.) As a developer, your costs will be reduced because a road to the ridge is already partially roughed-in while another road that runs the ridge's entire length is fully roughed-in. Whether you fancy a select number of larger homes or a neighborhood of tiny homes or something in between, your vision can become reality here. If you're thinking about short term rental potential you're in luck as this home bridges traditional log construction with contemporary refinement. Tucked away for total privacy at the end of a paved drive, it boasts many features desired by renters including over 800 square feet of deck space, vaulted ceilings with a soapstone wood burning stove and a floor to ceiling stone chimney, a 1 Gbps symmetrical fiber line and an office for remote work, plenty of nature and hiking trails in addition to great proximity to Old Fort, Asheville and Lake James. The custom-built nearly 2400 square foot log home also has massive windows that drench the space with natural light. Fine hickory flooring and cultured marble counter tops run throughout while 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths highlighted by a primary suite with a dedicated soaking tub will have everyone relaxing. The massive 990 square foot two car garage includes a dedicated workspace for outdoor gear and projects. Thoughtfully engineered, the stone chimney in the main floor extends directly down to this lower level providing the built-in infrastructure to easily add a second stove for a heated, year-round workshop. It's all about lifestyle here and outdoor living is central to the property's design. We recommend exploring the land during your showing to fully understand its uniqueness, potential and beauty. Whether it's enjoying quiet mornings enveloped by the lush privacy of your own forest, adding this property to your portfolio of short term rentals, or executing your vision for a multi-homesite development project, this property represents a rare and versatile acquisition in the Blue Ridge foothills that is unmatched.

Price in context

• Asking $467 per square foot.
• That is 8% above the $434 median across 5 active $1.5M+ homes in Old Fort.
• 4th highest asking price of 5 active $1.5M+ homes in Old Fort.
• 3rd largest by living area of the 4 with a recorded size.
• Reduced $131,000 (10.5%) from the original $1,250,000 asking price.
• 52 days on the market, listed 2026-08-01.
• County tax assessment $716,150; the asking price is 1.56× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, McDowell County, ZIP 28762.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Old Fort
• Middle: West Mcdowell
• High: Mcdowell

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

Features

Levels

Two

Construction

Log, Stone

Roof

Metal

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Basement

Basement Garage Door, Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring

Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer

Heating

Central, Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Zoned

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views

County

McDowell

Comparable homes on the market

• 1891 Silvers Welch Road, Old Fort — $1,599,900, 1.3 mi away
• 301 Oak Winds Drive, Old Fort — $1,100,000, 3 bd, 4,502 sq ft, 2.2 mi away
• 1915 Creston Drive, Black Mountain — $1,395,000, 4 bd, 3,015 sq ft, 3.3 mi away
• 488 Warbler Lane, Black Mountain — $3,250,000, 3 bd, 3,936 sq ft, 3.6 mi away
• 192 Woodruff Lane, Black Mountain — $1,700,000, 5 bd, 3,000 sq ft, 3.8 mi away
• 2514 Oakdale Road, Old Fort — $1,600,000, 3 bd, 3,997 sq ft, 4.1 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.