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.
Active
$16,200,000
3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
10beds
12,713sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
161.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,274/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom millworkTimeless mountain-modern aestheticThree spring-fed pondsRefined craftsmanshipNatural bluestoneEstablished trail systemOpen-concept living spaces
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Alec Cantley 828-989-4487,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4358298
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 15
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Primary bedroom
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Exercise room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Family room
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
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
Recreation room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
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: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Built-in Features, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6140
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Den, Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,140
- Total interior livable area: 12,713 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Other - See Remarks
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Open parking spaces in front of and beside the main home and parking spaces in front of each guest home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- 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)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks, Pond, River Front, Creek/Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: French Broad River
Lot
- Size: 161.1 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 6573 sqft
- Secondary total: 322 sqft
- Secondary features: Exterior Not Connected,Guest House,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Shed(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 8584-12-2796-000
- Parcel number: 8584137310000
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: Barn, Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Stone, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Brevard
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $10,579,970
- Annual tax amount: $22,589
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,006/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $16,200,000$1,274/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4358298 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Listing removed | $16,200,000$1,274/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4137360 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $16,200,000-9.5%$1,274/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4137360 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2025 | Price change | $17,900,000-10.1%$1,408/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4137360 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2024 | Price change | $19,900,000-20.4%$1,565/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4137360 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $25,000,000+168.8%$1,966/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4137360 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2021 | Sold | $9,300,000-4.6%$732/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3720611 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Contingent | $9,750,000$767/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3720611 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Pending sale | $9,750,000$767/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3720611 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $9,750,000+150%$767/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3720611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2016 | Sold | $3,900,000-11.4%$307/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM589949 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2016 | Pending sale | $4,400,000$346/sqft |
Source: Conservation Advisors of North Carolina #NCM589949 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $4,400,000$346/sqft |
Source: Conservation Advisors of North Carolina #NCM590185 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,589 +2.4% | $3,431,480 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $22,069 | $3,352,430 |
| 2022 | $22,069 +0.8% | $3,352,430 |
| 2021 | $21,901 -13.3% | $3,352,430 -5.6% |
| 2020 | $25,269 +3% | $3,551,440 |
| 2019 | $24,540 -7.4% | $3,551,440 -20.4% |
| 2018 | $26,507 | $4,460,170 +47.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $3,030,030 |
| 2016 | -- | $3,030,030 +66.1% |
| 2015 | $8,140 | $1,824,740 |
| 2014 | $8,140 | $1,824,740 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,824,740 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,824,740 |
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Est. payment
$88,288/mo
Principal & interest
$82078
Property taxes
$6210
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Neighborhood: 28712
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- NATCS Online Learning PathGrades: K-12Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10Brevard ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Brevard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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