4395 Tessentee Road

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.

3
beds

4
baths

3,402 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

41.47 Acres lot

Marty Kimsey

title Broker | GRI | Auctioneer
PHONE (828) 524-3500
EMAIL [email protected]
DRE # 53843

Features & Amenities

Interior

total bedrooms3
Total bathrooms4
full bathrooms3
half bathroom1
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace Wood Burning, Brick
APPLIANCES Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
other interior 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

Area & Lot

Status Sold
Date Sold May 18, 2026
Living Area3,402 Sq.Ft.
Total Area3,402 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area41.47 Acres
MLS® ID26042863
TypeResidential
YEAR BUILT1990
NeighborhoodCartoogechaye
Architecture StylesCustom
Water FrontageRiver Front, Stream/Creek
View DescriptionLong Range View, View Year Round

Exterior

STORIES2
Garage Space2.0
water SourceWell, Private
roofComposition
lot featuresAdjoins USFS, Allow RVs, Flood Plain, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted, Wooded
parkingGarage-Double Attached, Garage Door Opener
HEAT TYPEElectric, Wood, Propane, Heat Pump
AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Electric, Heat Pump
sewerSeptic Tank
SubstructureSlab

Financial

Sales Price$1,800,000
Real Estate Tax $2,271/yr

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Having started in Real Estate Business here in Western North Carolina in my early 20’s and now having over 40 years of experience, I have sold thousands of acres, hundreds of homes, and more than a few commercial properties.

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4395 Tessentee Road

$1,800,000

Marty Kimsey

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