1660 Dowd RD Carthage, NC 28327

Serenity abounds on this 20 acre rural estate. The winding driveway is flanked by two large post and rail pastures, each with it's own private pond. There is 2150 sqft of living space that is attached to a 3 stall center aisle barn w/tack & feed room, grooming stall and storage areas. Nestled on top of the hill, the views are simply stunning of the larger pond from the second story deck and main level patio. There is a detached barn w/ equipment storage, large loft space, and 4 additional stalls. This farm defines sustainable living with it's stocked, spring fed ponds that are great for cattle and livestock, 3 season garden space, and large chicken coop for harvesting fresh eggs! This idyllic setting includes a fire pit, raised and stone lined flower beds and fruit trees! No CC&R's/HOA! The main house offers a Hunt Box style with a twist - upstairs you will find a master suite, office, main kitchen and living space and downstairs you will find 1 Br, office or second bedroom, full bath, and wet bar/mud room. This layout offers flexibility to have live in family or an income producing space. Covered Deck with gas hook up creates additional living and dining space with cooking, eating and cocktails year-round. Sellers use this space year round and enjoy viewing stunning sunsets and sunrises. The Fire Pit allows you to warm up on cool afternoons after working in the gardens, barns or with the animals, along with relaxing evenings with family and friends around the fire. Its also a focal point for parties and events and the sellers have enjoyed many romantic dinners fireside on the patio. Most importantly the farm is a self sustaining property with established gardens for 3 seasons of vegetables, unlimited fire wood & pastures with spring fed water sources for cattle & livestock. Deer and foul available for hunting on property and ponds are stocked with fish. Enjoy the gardening of trees, flowers, vegetables. There is a small shooting range on the farm. For equine enthusiast's, there are riding trails around property and the 4,000 acre Walthour-Moss Foundation is only 15 miles away, which offers miles of trails and hunt fences for enjoyment.