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3903 Island Ford Road

Brevard, NC 28712

Active 124 days on market Listing ID CAR 297920529

$16,200,000

Est. $93,121/mo See my rate

$2,638/Sq Ft

10 bd · 10 ba · 6,140 sqft · $2,638/sqft

10 Beds
10 Baths
6,140 Sq Ft
$2,638/Sq Ft
1959 Built
161.10 acres Single Family Residence Listed Mar 26, 2026 Updated May 6, 2026 HOA None

Waterfront

WaterFrench Broad River

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.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Forced Air
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Slate
  • Tile
  • Wood
Sqftmain
3725
Roomcount
34
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
2415
Bedroommain
3
Bedroomlower
0
Bedroomthird
0
Bedroomupper
1
Fullbathmain
3
Halfbathmain
1
Door Features
  • Insulated Door(s)
  • Sliding Doors
  • Storm Door(s)
Fullbathlower
0
Fullbaththird
0
Fullbathupper
2
Halfbathlower
0
Halfbaththird
0
Halfbathupper
1
Half Bathrooms
5
Bedroombasement
0
Bedroomsecondlq
6
Total Bathrooms
15
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Fullbathbasement
0
Fullbathsecondlq
5
Halfbathbasement
1
Halfbathsecondlq
2
Laundry Features
  • In Basement
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
  • Multiple Locations
Sqftunheatedmain
0
Interior Features
  • Built-in Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Garden Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedlower
0
Sqftunheatedthird
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
1734
Sqftunheatedupper
0
Fireplace Features
  • Den
  • Fire Pit
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
12713
Sqftunheatedbasement
1412
Sqftsecondlivingquarters
322
Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
6573

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Other

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • Two
Above Grade Finished Area
6140
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Basement
  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Faces Side
  • Other - See Remarks

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Fence
  • Fire Pit
  • Gas Grill
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Tennis Court(s)
Construction Materials
  • Cedar Shake
  • Stone
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Balcony
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Screened
  • Side Porch
  • Terrace

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Partial
  • Wood
Lot Features
  • Cleared
  • Flood Plain/Bottom Land
  • Green Area
  • Level
  • Open Lot
  • Pasture
  • Pond(s)
  • Private
  • River Front
  • Rolling Slope
  • Creek/Stream
  • Wooded
  • Views
  • Waterfront
Lot Size Acres
161.1
Lot Size Units
Acres
Horse Amenities
  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed
  • Pasture
Other Structures
  • Barn(s)
  • Greenhouse
  • Tractor Shed
  • Workshop

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Interior Entry
  • Storage Space
  • Unfinished
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

View
  • Mountain(s)
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Propane
  • Underground Power Lines
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid
Hoasubjecttodues
No

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
None

Pool And Spa

Private Pool
true
Pool Features
  • Heated
  • In Ground
  • Outdoor Pool

Listed by Alec Cantley (828-989-4487) · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (828-277-3238)

Location

Address
3903 Island Ford Road
City
Brevard, NC 28712
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Schools

Elementary
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Middle
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High
Unspecified

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