One hundred eight acres
in the Blue Ridge
twenty minutes from Asheville
Paddy Cove Farm spans approximately 108 acres across two contiguous parcels in Barnardsville, North Carolina. The estate borders Ivy Creek, and entry is by a gated private bridge across it. Beyond the bridge lie open pasture, a spring-fed pond, wooded ridgelines and long-range mountain views in every direction.
Two residences, a 10,000 square foot commercial barn/building and Open Use zoning give the estate an uncommon range. It may remain a private family retreat, or become an equestrian property, an event estate or a wellness destination.
Downtown Asheville is twenty minutes away.
Asheville Regional Airport, thirty-five.
Equestrian
Level pasture, natural springs and a working barn.
Event Estate
A private arrival, ceremony settings and lodging on site.
Spa & Wellness
Springs, water and the quiet of a private valley.
Asheville draws visitors in every season for its mountains, its food and its craft, and it rarely leaves the national travel lists. Since January 2025 it has been named to more than twenty of them.
1. NC Department of Commerce, 2026 · 2. Explore Asheville, 2023 visitor data · 3. Explore Asheville accolades, Jan 2025 to Sept 2026 · 4. Explore Asheville, 2025
In the mountains, level pasture is the rarest asset of all. Paddy Cove holds it in abundance, together with natural springs, a working barn and wooded ridgelines suited to trail riding.
The 10,000 square foot building, with open bays, an office, a kitchen and its own meter, provides the footprint for a private stable or a complete equestrian operation. A second residence accommodates a trainer or barn manager on the property.
Stalls within the open bays. Turnout across the meadows. An arena on level ground. Trails along the ridge.
A visual study of Paddy Cove as a working equestrian estate.
Renderings are artistic interpretations of potential uses and do not depict existing improvements.
Western North Carolina is home to one of the premier equestrian venues in the world. Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring hosted the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, only the second time the Games were held in the United States. Today it welcomes international show jumping, eventing and US Equestrian national championships throughout the year.
For riders, trainers and breeders, that means elite competition within the region, and a regional community of riders, trainers and horse professionals. For an owner at Paddy Cove, it means a world stage within reach and a private farm to come home to.
1. WLOS, 2024 · 2. Tryon International · 3. FEI · Visit tryon.com
North Carolina ranks among the top ten states for horses, and Western North Carolina is home to Tryon International Equestrian Center, host of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. Riders come to these mountains to compete, train and stay. Level acreage this close to Asheville is seldom offered.
1. NC Horse Council · 2. NC State Extension, 2024 · 3. WLOS, 2024 · 4. Tryon Daily Bulletin, 2026
Stabling, arena and paddock fencing are not currently in place. Prospective owners are encouraged to confirm intended uses and improvements during due diligence.
Asheville is among the most sought-after celebration destinations in the Southeast. Paddy Cove offers what new venues spend years assembling: a ceremonial arrival across Ivy Creek by private bridge, settings at the pond, the meadow and the historic stone silo, and a 10,000 square foot building with commercial HVAC, a kitchen and separate metering.
Two residences accommodate the wedding party, family or staff. Level pasture allows for tented receptions and guest parking.
The estate has already hosted its first celebration. The event film is available upon request.
A visual study of Paddy Cove as a private event estate.
Renderings are artistic interpretations of potential uses and do not depict existing improvements.
Asheville hosts thousands of weddings each year, and its group business reached a record in 2025. Most of those groups are small and most of their nights fall midweek. An estate that hosts celebrations on the weekend and private corporate retreats during the week can keep its calendar full.
1. The Wedding Report, 2025 estimate · 2. Explore Asheville via Mountain Xpress, FY2025 · 3. Explore Asheville Community Update, July 2025
An existing cell tower lease provides income from the first day of ownership.
Natural springs, a willow-lined pond and the quiet of a private valley. Asheville has long drawn those in search of restoration. Paddy Cove sits twenty minutes from its center and feels entirely removed from it.
The residences offer five bedrooms and four and a half baths between them. The 10,000 square foot building can be shaped into studios, treatment rooms or a dining hall.
Canvas guest tents along the meadow. A sauna and cold plunge by the water. A quiet path through the woods.
A visual study of Paddy Cove as a private wellness retreat.
Renderings are artistic interpretations of potential uses and do not depict existing improvements.
EatingWell named Asheville the Best Wellness Town in America for 2026. Nearby, Skyterra was voted the nation's top wellness retreat while hosting fewer than 35 guests at a time. Here, an intimate retreat on private land is a proven model, set within one of the fastest growing segments of travel.
1. Global Wellness Institute, 2023 data · 2. ISPA 2026 U.S. Spa Industry Study · 3. GWI Global Wellness Economy Monitor, 2025 · EatingWell via Explore Asheville, 2026 · USA TODAY 10Best, 2024
Since January 2025, Asheville has been named to more than twenty national travel lists. A selection follows, each linked to the original article.
Two contiguous parcels in Buncombe County, offered together at $5,900,000.
Two contiguous parcels of 52.35 and 55.84 acres. Open pasture and the residences follow Ivy Creek along the valley floor, with wooded ridgelines rising behind and long views to the west.
Paddy Cove Farm is shown privately. A late afternoon visit is recommended, when the light settles across the valley.
The luxury team of Realty ONE Group Pivot
Monica Rousseau and Katie Myers are Carolina Luxe, the team Western North Carolina calls when the property, and the stakes, are exceptional. For sellers, that means pricing grounded in data, cinematic photography and film, dedicated property websites and direct outreach to qualified buyers far beyond the MLS. For buyers, it means private access, candid counsel and deep local knowledge of Western North Carolina. Whichever side of the table you sit on, expect polish, candor and a team that does not stop until the job is done.