4 Beds
5 Baths
4,006 SqFt
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,006 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,006 sqft
Price per Sqft $574
Subdivision Horse Country
MLS Listing ID 100615621
Style Wood Frame,Stick Built
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1968
Lot Size 17.490 Acres
Acres 17.49
Lot Dimensions 680x500x300x250
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hive MLS
Property Description
Some properties are measured in acres. Others are measured in history.
Set across 17.49 acres in the heart of Southern Pines Horse Country, Never Better Farms is a distinguished equestrian estate where generations of sporting tradition, remarkable natural beauty, and the pursuit of excellence come together.
With a legacy rooted in the training of thoroughbred racehorses, including a connection to a Breeders' Cup-winning horse, Never Better Farms represents something increasingly difficult to find: an established sporting property with the character, infrastructure, and setting to carry its legacy into the next generation.
Beyond the winding approach, a landscape of mature trees, open pastures, and traditional fencing introduces a property designed around the equestrian way of life. Two established barns offer a combined ten stalls, complemented by a dedicated wash rack, feed storage, tack facilities, a dressage ring, and jumping areas. Whether envisioned as a private training facility, a competitive equestrian retreat, or a treasured legacy estate, the grounds offer an exceptional foundation for life with horses.
At the heart of the property stands a 4,012-square-foot residence whose character is inseparable from the history of the land itself. Incorporating elements of the farm's original peach barn, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home balances historic authenticity with the comforts of gracious country living. A dramatic living room with soaring 17-foot ceilings, a fireplace, and a wet bar creates an inviting setting for entertaining, while a distinctive brick-floored tack room speaks to the property's enduring equestrian identity.
Outside, an in-ground swimming pool overlooks the surrounding pastures, offering a peaceful retreat after a morning in the saddle. Additional improvements include a detached four-car garage, workshop space, and covered equipment storage, supporting both the practical demands of a working farm and the pleasures of a private country estate.
Located near the renowned Walthour-Moss Foundation and Weymouth Woods, with the restaurants, boutiques, and cultural traditions of downtown Southern Pines just a short drive away, Never Better Farms enjoys a setting deeply connected to North Carolina's celebrated horse country.
This is more than a residence or a working farm. It is an opportunity to become the next steward of a remarkable sporting property, where the traditions of the past continue to shape the possibilities of the future.
Never Better Farms. A sporting legacy worth preserving.
Location
State NC
County Moore
Community Horse Country
Zoning RE
Location Details Mainland
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s), Workshop
Basement None
Primary Bedroom Level Non Primary Living Area
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings, Mud Room, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar, Dry Bar
Heating Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Electric Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Cooktop
Laundry Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Parking Features Workshop in Garage, Additional Parking, Gravel
Garage Spaces 4.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Private
View None
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck, Patio, Balcony
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Open Lot, Horse Farm, Front Yard, Corner Lot, Farm, Pasture, Landscaped, Rural, Secluded, Shopping Nearby
Entry Level Two
Foundation Crawl Space
Level or Stories 2
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Other
Middle Schools Crain'S Creek
High Schools Pinecrest High
Others
Tax ID 00040903
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Horse Property Stable(s), Boarding Facilities, Hay Storage, Other, Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Tack Room, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack, Barn
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
