140 Blazing Star Lane, Mill Spring, NC

About the home

Discover a rare Western North Carolina luxury equestrian estate offering over 20 acres of privacy, mountain views, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle within Walnut Creek Preserve. With approximately 8 acres of pasture, substantial four-rail wood fencing, and cleared areas offering potential sites for a barn and riding arena, this property presents an extraordinary opportunity to create your ideal horse property. Enjoy the rare convenience of riding directly from your property onto 51 miles of beautiful preserve trails, winding through wooded landscapes and alongside picturesque creeks to a beautiful waterfall within the community. The 3,068-square-foot residence blends Arts and Crafts character with comfort and thoughtful design. Abundant natural light, vaulted ceilings, and picture windows frame the surrounding views from the living room, kitchen, both bedrooms, and back deck, bringing the beauty of the outdoors into everyday living. Custom cabinetry, granite countertops, tigerwood and tile flooring, and a striking see-through fireplace with stacked rock on both sides add warmth, texture, and distinctive character. Southwestern-facing mountain views can be enjoyed from the covered back porch, primary bedroom, and lower-level bedroom, creating peaceful spaces to relax and take in the natural surroundings. Outdoor living takes center stage with a charming pavilion and wood-burning fireplace, an inviting swim spa, and an enchanting outdoor setting surrounded by mature vines and an old architectural door. The area near the pavilion evokes the feeling of stepping into the Italian countryside, a special retreat for entertaining, unwinding, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting after a day on the trails. More than $200,000 has been invested in landscaping, clearing, and site improvements, creating beautifully maintained grounds with mature trees, flowering gardens, and thoughtfully placed plantings, including approximately 50 hollies, 50 arborvitae, and 50 tea olives. The flexible lower level offers a bedroom, full bathroom, living space, and 2nd laundry area, providing excellent potential for multigenerational living, extended guests, or a private retreat. Additional features include a three-car garage with upper-level storage, a dumbwaiter, and a generator installed in 2025. An interior parcel within Walnut Creek Preserve offers a special combination of privacy, natural beauty, and a welcoming community. Enjoy opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and time outdoors with your dogs, with access to scenic trails and the community waterfall. Whether your vision is an exceptional equestrian estate, a private mountain retreat, or a distinctive property designed for entertaining and multigenerational living, this remarkable offering delivers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in Western North Carolina. Call me to schedule your private tour!

Price in context

• Asking $554 per square foot.
• That is in line with the $554 median across 26 active $1.5M+ homes in Mill Spring.
• 15th highest asking price of 26 active $1.5M+ homes in Mill Spring.
• 13th largest by living area of the 23 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 0 days on the market, listed 2026-10-21.
• County tax assessment $924,637; the asking price is 1.84× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $1,500 (annually).

Location

Neighborhood: Walnut Creek Preserve, Polk County, ZIP 28756.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Sunnyview
• Middle: Polk
• High: Polk

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

Features

Style

Arts and Crafts

Levels

One

Construction

Shingle/Shake

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Heating

Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

3 spaces

Parking

Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, On Street, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks

Waterfront

Other - See Remarks

View

Mountain(s), Year Round

Community

Gated, Walking Trails, Other

County

Polk

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• 4647 Big Level Road, Mill Spring — $1,675,000, 7 bd, 3,918 sq ft, 2.3 mi away
• 246 Half Moon Mile None, Lake Lure — $1,350,000, 3 bd, 2,980 sq ft, 2.7 mi away
• 144 Neighborly Drive, Lake Lure — $1,671,660, 3 bd, 4,792 sq ft, 3.0 mi away
• 325 Tryon Bay Circle, Lake Lure — $2,850,000, 4 bd, 2,996 sq ft, 3.2 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.