Tessentee Creek - Grand Estate—41.47 pristine, unrestricted acres in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains near Franklin and Highlands, NC. This private retreat blends classic Tudor style with extraordinary natural beauty, offering over 1,300 ft of bold trout creek frontage and stunning views of mountains, rock outcroppings, open fields, and fenced pasture. The 3-bed, 3.5-bath home features hardwood floors throughout and a vaulted living room centered around a Rumford fireplace, perfect for entertaining. The spacious kitchen includes granite countertops, a commercial gas range, island, pantries, and a sunny south-facing breakfast nook. The main-level primary ensuite is generously sized with a tile bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a tile bath, including one oversized room ideal for multiple beds or a sitting area. The lower level offers a TV/rec room, full bath, laundry, and a workshop large enough for ATVs and equipment, plus a terrace overlooking pasture rolling toward the creek and mountains.Completing the estate is a nearly new tiny home guest house tucked privately into the woods, barn, metal equipment building, backup generator and a creekfront picnic area.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
4395 Tessentee Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
3,402sqft
Residential
Built in 1990
41.47 Acres Lot
$1,800,500 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$1,800,500
$1.71M - $1.89M
Not available
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
List your home for rent
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
Learn moreRefinance and save
$10,219/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
See today's rates$10,219/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marty Kimsey,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Bought with:
Board Member Non
Non Board Office
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26042863
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 295.92
- Dimensions: 22.33 x 13.25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 400.06
- Dimensions: 27.75 x 14.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 237.88
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 14.42
Dining room
- Area: 211.46
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Area: 310.25
- Dimensions: 17 x 18.25
Living room
- Area: 544
- Dimensions: 17 x 32
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Propane, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas/Propane Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceramic Tile Bath, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace
- Attic: Storage Only,Expandable,Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,402
- Total interior livable area: 3,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
- Waterfront features: River Front, Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 41.47 Acres
- Features: Adjoins USFS, Allow RVs, Flood Plain, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7501202390
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Brick Veneer, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Sold | $1,800,000-4.8%$529/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042863 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2026 | Contingent | $1,890,000$556/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042863 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000$556/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042863 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South Macon ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 4.4 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 6/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 4395 Tessentee Rd