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3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC, 28712

10beds
15baths
12,713sqft
$16,200,000
$1,274price/sqft
$97,192/moest. monthly cost
$3,887,680/yrincome needed

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.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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TCS Online Learning PathGrades K-123.5 mi
4/10
Brevard ElementaryGrades PK-53.0 mi
9/10
Brevard High SchoolGrades 9-122.3 mi

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