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Anatomy of a Horse Farm Sale ... or a Ride to Love

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK 209970

 

horse farm asheville , north carolina real estateJust today, I was nudged inquisitively by a band of 4 goats, clucked at by the gals in the hen house, looked in the eye by an enormous horse, and left breathless by the sight of  Tennessee Walkers  racing each other across the Spring-green pasture of  the horse farm I was showing.  

My clients and I, on the lookout for a "family" horse farm near Asheville, N.C. knew we are in for an adventure! We couldn't  think of a better way for a REALTOR® and her clients to celebrate Earth Day than to be out on the Land.

Two farms on the agenda today...So we were off to a close-to-town masterpiece, and a more rural property, a gentleperson's farm on 40 acres with distant views to the Blue Ridge Parkway   and the Great Craggy Mountains.

As a REALTOR® who specializes in acreages with  improvements such as stables with full utilities and comfortable farm homes, getting nudged, poked, prodded and awestruck is nothing out of the ordinary. I'm lucky! But for those of you who live in town, whose experience with horses might consist of watching the Kentucky Derby on TV,  and who imagine rural acreages as the "hinterlands" here are 10 reasons why you might love my real estate practice ...and a suggestion for a treasured Earth Day experience. 

 

Put yourself in this picture...You're on  your way to work where

1.Rolling pastures, and Appalachian   "countryscapes" dotted with red barns, white steeples, and greening crops that mean a supply of locally-grown food,  border singing streams that bring a smile to your face.                                                      

2 The "wake up" calls of roosters actually may surprise you at any time of day. Surprises are fun.

3. Country breezes bring aromas of newly mown hay.  Asheville real estate horse farmAn invigorating walk through a pasture might be at hand.  (see photo )    

4. There's a sense of history in the air, as you look to the mountains beyond.   According to Wikipedia, "prior to the 20th century, the people of Appalachia were geographically isolated from the rest of the country. As a result, they preserved the culture of their ancestors (most of them Scottish, Scots-Irish, Irish, German, and English) who settled the region in the 18th century. The region's culture includes a strong oral tradition (including music and song), self-sufficiency..."

5."Self sufficient"... Yep, that's you...and it feels GOOD. You're in your hiking gear and so are your clients who are practically bubbling  with enthusiasm, just like the cascade you point out as you approach the rural horse farm. Happy clients are a "good-thing"...

6. They love the land (and so do you.)!

 7. They love the animals, especially the horses  (and so do you.)!  

8. They love riding in your car with the top down. (and so do you.)!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Maybe you'll have to step over rocks to cross a stream,cascading stream on asheville horse farm real estate

climb some granite outcropping, get mud on your boots, pull out your trail mix of dark chocolate, nuts and raisins for an impromptu snack on the trail, look for the old survey pins, step over farm implements left and  forgotten, then make your way back to the farm house to sit for a story or two  with the farmer on a screened in porch by her perennial garden. It's a "tough life" I'll tell ya'! (I'm smiling.)

10. And at the end of the day, the gem having been found, Offer on the way or not, you feel that certain sense of satisfaction that arrives when you are at home with what inspires you.

Happy Earth Day, 2007

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Comments (49)

Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

janeAnne - what a beautifully written post about a really beautiful area of our country.  My family has property in the Mountain Home area, and we've explored all the surrounding areas over time, and it truly is just gorgeous.  Clearly, your post shows just how much you love what you do and you love where you are - congrats on the gold star, here on AR and in life!

Ann

Apr 23, 2007 12:00 AM
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Terry~

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.

In your business do you get to work with beautiful environments? Maybe your work indoors is brining a little bit of nature inside...and maybe it will open up to patios...and who knows where it will go from there (I'm smiling!)

 

Apr 23, 2007 12:06 AM
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Gwen~

It makes me happy  to know that you felt yourself there with me on this beautiful equestrian property-dream-place! When I looked to the distant peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I almost didn't want to leave! I wondered how the sellers could move from this place they obviously love.

Apr 23, 2007 12:08 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL place, I can't even imagine waking up there every day....And your love of it shines through in your post!  Thank you for sharing those stunning pictures that made me feel like I was there---for a minute.
Apr 23, 2007 12:57 AM
Caleb Mardini
Bellevue, WA
YUP.  Looks like fun all right.  I grew up with horses all around me, yet I didn't take the chance to ride them until i'd moved to the city.  
Apr 23, 2007 03:51 AM
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Ann~

Having figured out that life is an adventure, and then-having figured out that what we do to provide for ourselves is an adventure(as every real estate professional mot likely knows) I decided that the best place to be adventuresome was on the LAND...and it all comes together so well.

Apr 23, 2007 04:18 AM
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Carole~

Those of us who work in the real estate and related fields have incredible opportunities to enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!...and then bring all the "good-energy" Home.

Apr 23, 2007 07:47 AM
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Caleb~ 

And, as a RainMaker,  I thought you spent all your time under water...or was that snowed under...

Apr 23, 2007 12:05 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
janeAnne, this was a wonderfully engaging post!  I could just picture some of the experiences you were describing.  What a great way to Celebrate Earth Day!  Your post makes me remember a quote from a fellow agent who said, "When I think about doing something else, because I'm frustrated with this job...I just slap myself & say...what were you thinking!" 
Apr 23, 2007 01:30 PM
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Lola~

Loved your quote. Thanks for the kind words. Coming from you , it is quite a compliment!

Apr 24, 2007 09:29 AM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
So is the chamber of commerce paying you? This is a great way to sell your area!
Apr 24, 2007 02:24 PM
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Dena~I just love what I do...Did you see the convertible? Is that fun, or what??...and how about that horse...talk about eye-to-eye contact WOW!

Apr 24, 2007 03:30 PM
Caleb Mardini
Bellevue, WA
It's all water JaneAnne.
Apr 25, 2007 06:07 AM
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Caleb~ You may need a few "seahorses"  (I'm grinning)
Apr 25, 2007 07:33 AM
Caleb Mardini
Bellevue, WA
oh I am now to JanAnne Thanks!
Apr 27, 2007 02:03 AM
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Everyone~

Thanks so much for your comments on this post. Look for the "continuing saga" over the next months and years (hopefully). We love the idea of stewardship. We love horse farms!

Apr 28, 2007 12:19 AM
Bill Westel
Eco-Steward Realty - Asheville, NC
ECO

Janeanne:

It sound like you are back on the lookout for another one of those Western North Carolina horse farms. Good lUck! I know of one in Landrum if you are interested.

Oct 24, 2007 01:24 AM
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Eloise~ 

I'm with you on that one...that I , too, love my job because I get to spend a good-deal of time in nature. Thanks for your kind comment and for being an inspiration to me.

Dec 09, 2007 06:22 AM
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around
Aaaaahhhhhh!  Love being out there with nature.  The best part is when I am able to take a trail ride in the gamelands.  It seems like the worries just disappear during that time and you are living the moment. 
Dec 11, 2007 05:36 AM
Rhodes Waite
Asheville, NC

The other day I got to dance around with a horse -- or maybe it was trying to chase me out of it's territory (the pasture we were exploring) hard to tell...she was a young energetic beauty!

Sep 24, 2008 08:50 AM