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    $17,900,000

    3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

    10beds
    12,713sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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    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#: 4137360MLS Logo
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    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

    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
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