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1046 J E Gentry Road

Crumpler, NC 28617

$1,549,000 $6,530/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,541

Sqft

111.57

Acres(Lot)

Description

Steeped in more than two centuries of mountain heritage, this historic 111-acre Ashe County farm is a living story of North Carolina’s High Country. Once part of the early agricultural backbone of the region, the farm has been lovingly preserved under a conservation easement that ensures its pastoral landscape and legacy will remain unspoiled for generations to come. Rolling meadows, mature woodlands, and Silas Branch Creek weave together across the property, forming a setting of remarkable peace and permanence. The renovated 1,542-square-foot farmhouse offers two bedrooms, two baths, and a partially finished walk-out basement with a second kitchen and bath. Exposed beams, wood floors, and a brick fireplace echo the warmth of an earlier era. At the same time, an updated kitchen with stainl ess steel appliances and a sun-filled sitting room provides every modern convenience. Outside, multiple porches and decks overlook the surrounding fields and distant ridges, inviting quiet mornings and long evenings in the open air. A true rarity, the property also includes Ashe County’s oldest standing barn — an 1821 saddle-notched structure listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its hand-hewn timbers and weathered patina are a timeless reminder of the region’s agrarian roots, offering more than 2,600 square feet of covered farm use. Additional barns and outbuildings stand ready for equipment or livestock. The land itself offers exceptional variety: approximately 47 acres are currently leased for Christmas trees and landscape crops, while 37 wooded acres support a managed forestry plan. Long-established farm roads and fencing define access and boundaries throughout the property. A second well supplies water for livestock and future development, with easement allowances permitting two additional homesites. The ridge homesite, surrounded by century-old trees, offers sweeping 360-degree views of the mountains — a setting worthy of a new chapter in this farm’s story. Conveniently located less than fifteen minutes from West Jefferson, this farm’s proximity to the New River and Blue Ridge Parkway underscores its rare combination of accessibility and authenticity. For those who value heritage, stewardship, and the quiet continuity of rural life, this property offers an opportunity not just to own land, but to become its next guardian. Large, intact historic farms of this scale rarely reach the market. For the buyer who values authenticity, natural beauty, and the privilege of preservation, this farm offers the rarest gift — the chance to own not only a remarkable piece of land, but a lasting legacy.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,549,000

AD Id : 68457472

MLS Id : 258535

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 111.57 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,541

Year Built : 1959

County : Ashe

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Roofing Information

Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features

See Remarks, High Speed Internet Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: In Basement Window Features: Wood Frames
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

Building Information

Year Built: 1959 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick, Frame Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Covered Private Pool: No Water front Features: Creek, Stream View: Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other, Storage

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 111.573 Acres Lot Size Acres: 111.573

Property Information

Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Ashe County Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 67

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1549000 Cash, Conventional

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 013908187161 Annual Tax: $3837

Parking Information

Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private

School Information

Elementary School: Mountain View

Junior High School: Ashe County

Senior High School: Ashe County
Location Information

WaterSource: Other, Private, See Remarks, Well

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/04/2026 @ 02:15

MLS: 258535 LISTED BY: Joe Chamberlain, Mountainscape Realty 336-846-8977 SOURCE: High Country Association of REALTORS