Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Fish Farm is a premier 161-acre legacy estate along the scenic French Broad River, an extraordinary retreat in the land of waterfalls. Reimagined in 2019 by renowned PLATT architects, the mountain-modern main residence is light-filled and expansive, blending clean lines with warm, crafted details that create a refined yet inviting ambiance. The estate includes a main home, pool house, and two guest cottages, offering a total of 10 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 4 half baths, ideal for multigenerational living or luxury hosting. Designed for recreation and relaxation, the property features a heated pool, private gym, home theater, tennis court, greenhouse, three spring-fed ponds, and miles of wooded trails. Just 10 minutes to downtown Brevard and 30 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport, Blue Fish Farm offers unmatched privacy, elegance, and access. A rare opportunity to own one of Western North Carolina’s most captivating estates.
Active
Price cut: $2M (5/26)
$17,900,000
3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
10beds
12,713sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
161.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,408/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private gymScenic french broad riverThree spring-fed pondsHome theaterMiles of wooded trailsHeated poolTennis court
- 450 days
- on Zillow |
- 5,500 |
- 274 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 18, 2025 at 11:36am
Listing Provided by:
Alec Cantley 828-989-4487,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4137360
Travel times
Tour with a buyer's agent
Tour with a buyer's agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary bedroom
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Exercise room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Family room
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Media room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Recreation room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Other
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6140
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Den, Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,140
- Total interior livable area: 12,713 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Other - See Remarks
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Open parking spaces in front of and beside the main home and parking spaces in front of each guest home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s)
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks, Pond, River Front, Creek/Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: French Broad River
Lot
- Size: 161.1 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Shed(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 8584-12-2796-000
- Parcel number: 8584137310000
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Barn, Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Stone, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Brevard
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,408/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,191,780
- Annual tax amount: $22,589
- Date on market: 5/23/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
- Loading
- Loading
