28.82 Acres in Marshville, NC - $649,000

A hobby farm is a small farm that is maintained without expectation of being a primary source of income. Today, hobby farms are a lifestyle change for so many people that want a charming, efficient home, and yet space for recreational land, vegetable garden, crops, fruit trees, small farm animals and perhaps a few horses for the family. This environment is a reprieve from the hectic work life so many experience and is viewed as a healthy solution; driving us outside, teaching children responsibility, and providing a quite solitude at the end of the day. With a nod of the head to Oliver Wendell Douglas and Lisa Douglas, just give me that countryside. Come to 6700 Sandy Smith Road in Marshville and be welcomed by a warm, spacious home with all the amenities; beautifully positioned on 28+ acres of land waiting for you to enjoy. Located down a dead-end road, lined with other picturesque farms and situated on a rise, follow the drive to the nearly 4,000sf custom built home. This open floor plan home is incredibly well designed and has been well maintained and regularly upgraded. Enter to sight lines from the front porch to the expansive great room and beyond to the patio, back yard and to the barn. The main level greets you with hardwood floors and other special touches; crown molding, great room with fireplace and built-in cabinets, ceiling fans, large windows in all rooms, affording multiple views of the farm. The split floor plan offers 2 guest bedrooms, each with a bathroom, and a main level master. Like the rest of this superbly designed and built home, the kitchen, renovated in 2009, has been well thought out, purposely combining efficiency with warmth and charm; positioned between the dining room and the breakfast area. A large archway connects the breakfast area and great room, both with multiple windows (a wall of glass) for views to the back. This gourmet kitchen has stainless appliances, including a Thermador gas range and Jenn Air ovens, granite countertop w/tile backsplash and natural cherry cabinets. The master suite offers a French door connection to the patio, sitting area, crown molding, ceiling fan and is conveniently located next to the oversized laundry room. The master bath has 2 vanities, tile floor and shower, water closet and large walk-in closet. The 2nd level of this special home offers unprecedented flexibility and numerous options for use. With 2 offices, a full bath, entertainment room, exercise room and 2 large bonus/flex rooms (1 with a large storage closet), your use is limited only by your needs and imagination. As wonderful as this home is, the outside beckons; large patio, manicured lawn, private pond in your backyard and an expansive wooded area with trails for walking or riding your favorite conveyance. For your animals, there is a large pasture with new fencing, plus a barn that can be configured to meet your needs. If chickens should be among your animals of choice, there is a chicken coop. A large storage barn is ideal for equipment and 2 active bee hives are available to sweeten your morning. Currently there is an arrangement with a neighbor farmer to split the profits from the crops harvested on the farm; this arrangement could continue or perhaps you would like to expand your farm efforts. For the equestrian, the property is ideal; new fence, barn with 2-4 stalls, wooded riding trails, and fields that could easily produce hay. So much of this unique property depends on what you want to do and how far you want to take your hobby. Regardless, it is a lifestyle opportunity that beckons.