A Rare Legacy Estate Offering Extraordinary Beauty and Opportunity: Encompassing approximately 40 picturesque acres centered around a stunning private pond, this distinctive estate brings together natural beauty, meaningful improvements, privacy, and exceptional versatility. The pond serves as a captivating focal point, reflecting the western evening sky and creating a memorable backdrop across the landscape. Currently home to an established wedding and event venue, the estate has been thoughtfully developed for celebrations and gatherings while retaining the character, acreage, and versatility to inspire an entirely different vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, boutique hospitality destination, luxury event venue, therapeutic riding center, agricultural retreat, or income-producing investment, the setting lends itself to a remarkable range of possibilities, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. At the heart of the estate stand two impressive heated and cooled custom timber-frame barns, designed by Sand Creek Post & Beam. Distinctive post-and-beam construction, substantial exposed timbers, and enduring craftsmanship give each structure an architectural presence far beyond that of a traditional agricultural barn. Each features a loft with kitchenette, full bathroom, and closet space, while abundant windows frame sweeping views of the fields and pond. On the main level, each barn also offers multi-stall restroom facilities with accessible accommodations, thoughtfully designed to support larger gatherings and hospitality use. The primary barn is distinguished by a full kitchen equipped with range, sink, refrigerator, and ice machine, while the companion barn offers an additional kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Together, these beautifully crafted structures and the extensive improvements already in place provide exceptional flexibility for continued use or future adaptation. Beyond the barns, open fields, a hay field still harvested today, developed grounds, and the pond come together to create a distinctive landscape with an enduring connection to the land. Its peaceful country setting belies its accessibility, with I-40 and I-95 providing connections to Raleigh, the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, and beyond, as well as an easy route toward North Carolina's coast. Estates combining this scale, architectural character, craftsmanship, natural setting, and versatility are increasingly rare. Whether preserving what has been so carefully created or reimagining the property for generations to come, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward an extraordinary North Carolina legacy. Please note: Select images have been digitally enhanced, virtually staged, and/or created using AI to illustrate potential uses or design concepts. Such images are conceptual representations only and may not reflect the property's current condition or existing improvements.
For sale
$3,900,000
2725 Benson Hardee Rd, Benson, NC 27504
2beds
8,507sqft
Farm
Built in 2018
40.06 Acres Lot
$3,522,200 Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful country settingDeveloped groundsSubstantial exposed timbersEnduring craftsmanshipDistinctive post-and-beam constructionLoft with kitchenetteCaptivating focal point
- 34 days
- 1,370
- 90
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tanya Ireland 919-721-8447,
Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10189232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, See Remarks, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,507
- Total interior livable area: 8,507 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,507
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Unpaved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One,One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Fencing: Electric,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 40.06 Acres
- Dimensions: NOTE: comprised of 3 parcels total
- Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Irregular Lot, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Pond on Lot, Rectangular Lot, See Remarks, Views, Waterfront, Hardwood Trees
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 01D07026E
- Zoning: RAG
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Call Listing Agent
- Horse amenities: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Barndominium
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, See Remarks, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, See Remarks, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Benson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,294,290
- Annual tax amount: $8,218
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$3,522,200
$3.35M - $3.70M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000$458/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,407 +18.3% | $693,940 +51% |
| 2024 | $3,723 +3.8% | $459,680 |
| 2023 | $3,586 -4.9% | $459,680 |
| 2022 | $3,769 +2.5% | $459,680 |
| 2021 | $3,677 -3.6% | $459,680 |
| 2020 | $3,815 | $459,680 |
| 2019 | $3,815 +3310.8% | $459,680 +397.8% |
| 2018 | $112 -85.7% | $92,350 |
| 2017 | $785 | $92,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 27504
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnston - Benson Elementary
- Middle: Johnston - Benson Middle
- High: Johnston - South Johnston High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

