




3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC, 28712
About This Home
Blue Fish Farm is one of the most significant legacy offerings in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an extraordinary 160-plus-acre riverfront estate in Brevard, where privacy, scale and natural beauty converge along more than a mile of the French Broad River. Just minutes from Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and the region’s iconic waterfalls, this is a rare opportunity to own an irreplaceable Western North Carolina retreat. Originally designed by Platt Architects, the estate reflects a timeless mountain-modern aesthetic, blending refined craftsmanship with materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Across more than 12,700 square feet of combined living space, the property unfolds as a curated collection of residences, including a primary home, two guest cottages and a pool house, each thoughtfully positioned to capture river, pasture and mountain views. The main residence is warm, sophisticated and deeply connected to its setting, featuring heart pine flooring, natural bluestone, custom millwork and expansive windows that frame the landscape in every direction. Open-concept living spaces transition seamlessly to covered porches and outdoor entertaining areas, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle synonymous with luxury mountain living. A series of guest residences provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, private retreats or luxury rental potential. The Treehouse offers an intimate escape tucked into mature forest canopy, while The Hideaway delivers generous scale and privacy. The Pool House elevates the experience further with a full kitchen, fitness area, home theater, and direct access to a heated pool and tennis court, designed for relaxation and recreation. The land itself is the defining feature, over 160 acres of rolling pasture, hardwood forest, and curated grounds with three spring-fed ponds, an established trail system and expansive river frontage ideal for fly fishing, kayaking, and exploration. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, working farm or corporate retreat, the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Despite its remarkable seclusion, Blue Fish Farm is less than 10 minutes from downtown Brevard’s vibrant dining, breweries and boutique shopping, and within easy reach of Hendersonville, Asheville Regional Airport and Asheville’s renowned cultural scene. Lake Toxaway and its private club amenities are also nearby, offering an added layer of lifestyle appeal. Blue Fish Farm is more than a property, it is a generational estate, a French Broad River sanctuary and a rare convergence of luxury, land and legacy in one of North Carolina’s sought-after mountain destinations.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Materials
- Construction materials: Cedar Shake,Stone,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- 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 features: In Basement,Laundry Room,Main Level,Multiple Locations
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
Bathroom Full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom Full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom Full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom Half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Half
- Level: Main
Bathroom Half
- Level: Basement
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom S
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Den
- Level: Main
Dining Area
- Level: Main
Dining Area
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Exercise Room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Family Room
- Level: Upper
Features
- Built-in Features,Soaking Tub,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6140
- Door features: Insulated Door(s),Sliding Doors,Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Slate,Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Den,Fire Pit,Great Room,Living Room
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 6,140
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,140
- Total interior livable area: 12,713 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Living Room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Media Room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Recreation Room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Utility Room
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 8584137310000
- Zoning: None
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Barn,Pasture
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated,In Ground,Outdoor Pool
- 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)
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Water,Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks,Pond,River Front,Creek/Stream,Waterfront
- Waterbody name: French Broad River
Lot
- Lot size: 161.10 Acres
- Features: Cleared,Flood Plain/Bottom Land,Green Area,Level,Open Lot,Pasture,Pond(s),Private,Rolling Slope,Wooded,Views
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement,Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Side,Other - See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
