Farm and Horse Properties For Sale in Western North Carolina.
You’ll find an ample supply of farm and horse properties for sale in Western North Carolina as the beautiful hills of Appalachia’s Smoky Mountains have been farmed for centuries. Long before Europeans discovered that there was more to the planet than Europe, Africa, and Asia the ancient ancestors of the Cherokee People were farming these hills. The three sisters garden gets it name from the traditional native practice of corn, beans, and squash as companion plantings. The Squash keeps the weeds down and the corn stalks provide poles for the climbing beans.
As the Scotch-Irish discovered these majestic mountains in the early 1700s and began settling here, they brought with them the traditional farming practices of Europe. They cleared the forests for mono-cash-crop cultivation. Today these practices still prevail with farmers producing hay, corn, wheat, and other standard cash-crops. Occasionally, you will still see tobacco but with the removal of federal subsidies, few farmers continue this age-old tradition though it is not unusual to see tobacco-curing barns still standing as you travel the countryside.
The serenity and beauty of the Smoky Mountains invites the presence of horses. Horse farms are found throughout the region. Some are small hobby farm operations but larger breeding operations can also be found. The lush mountain meadows provide excellent pasture and hay.
Western North Carolina is Horse Country
Throughout the region there are many equestrian trails to choose from for pleasure riding. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers equestrians a variety of trail experiences from beginning level to very advanced. The Biltmore Estate offers exclusive equestrian trails for some of the best trail riding experiences in the Easter USA. Riding instruction and coaching are readily available. Dr. Mary Coker, one of Western Carolina' best, of Smoky Mountain Mobile Veterinary Clinic specializes in large animal veterinarian services and comes right to your door.
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What Kind of Farm and Horse Properties are For Sale in Western North Carolina?
You will find a vast variety of properties from small properties to 100 or more acre estates. Many have elegant homes and barns but just as many are pristine and untouched raw land leaving a blank pallet for one’s unique creation for family compounds or intentional communities.
There is Always Something to Do in the Wester North Carolina region
There is plenty to do off the farm as well. Western North Carolina is a mega for outdoor enthusiasts. Just about anywhere in Western North Carolina you are just moments away from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky Mountain National Park. You'll find that the residents of Western North Carolina are proud of their heritage and are diligent about preserving the past. In Sylva, Dillsboro, Waynesville, Bryson City, and Cherokee you’ll find quaint shops and delectable dining venues.
Every Friday evening Jackson County offers up the Concert on the Creek series in Sylva and selected artists perform free to the public. Jackson County’s Old Historic Court House on the Hill was recently renovated to house our state of the art public library. When you are tired of the town stuff our mountains offer an endless array of out-door activities from fishing, hike, camping, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and horseback riding. The Smoky Mountain National Park and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway are just minutes away.
Community Services and Schools
If you buy a farm and horse property for sale in Western North Carolina you'll find quality schools. Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, one of the universities in the North Carolina University system is a regional institution serving the higher education needs of the people. Medical facilities are readily availble. Though Western NC is rural, we have excellent services and ample entertainment.
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