462 Middle Creek Rd

Notes from the listing agent

Turn key property for outdoor enthusiasts seeking privacy alongside existing Jeep trails in the Smoky Mountains! Endless possibilities with this property, private use only or commercial business or both! A true one- of-a -kind 65+ acres with incredible year round mountain top trail views into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee National Forest, and distant Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. Two internally connected parcels (50.77ac & 14.61ac) of mountains, hills and hollows. Very private and very quiet. Approximately 7 miles of rugged mountainous but exceptionally maintained Jeep trails AND 6.8 miles of spirited but groomed Mountain Bike / Hiking trails allows access and enjoyment of the entire property while feeling like you are in your own park! This property is unrestricted and has unlimited potential for either business and/or personal use. Years of unbelievable earth sculpting and trail/path manipulation give way to private overlooks that rival the best lookouts in the Smokies. Hike, ride, or drive 4x4 to the unreal mountain top scenery! This Jeep trail network is known nationally for its inclusion in the ''Jeep Badge of Honor'' program, one of just 85 exclusive trails across the entire country. Existing business name, social medial with exceptional ratings/reviews status, and associated infrastructure will transfer with sale if buyer desires. The off-road facility is currently tailored to Jeeps, but would easily be opened to Side by Side use or rental business, horse trails, or other opportunity. Ford, Hankook Tire, Vaultek, and Jeep have utilized the property for private functions and photo/video production for nationwide exposure. A movie destined for world wide film festivals has taken place on site utilizing the old time, rustic cabin and various property features. The property does not need to continue its current status and may be shut down for only private use if buyer desires. The 'Jeep Badge of Honor' status may be terminated. Two fully furnished homes can instantly be turned into rental opportunities or your private family get- away compound in the mountains. Business minded buyers can utilze structures for owner family, property manager family, office/check in, or so many other possibilities! Well water with filtration system on site feeds 4 structures with good quality drinking and pressurized water. Septic systems have easy assess risers installed and have been pumped and maintained through the years. New, High Speed Internet has just been placed by Newport Utilities and is at the utility pole and only needs hooked up and brought into the home(s). The 2005 24x36 two story three bedroom two bath ''Old Barn Inn'' home, the 2008 24x24 two bedroom one bath ''General Store'' cottage, the 2008 15x20 Office/Classroom/Efficiency, and 2011 24x40 Garage/workshop are ready to occupy and use. Property also has a 40x40 100yr+ old tobacco barn, shooting range with newer 16x24 rain/shade structure, 28x40 open air pavilion and parking areas, newer (made to look old) primitive log cabin, and has numerous cleared and flattened sites that can be transformed into your tiny home site, RV site, or other. New Heat/AC units on ''General Store'' and ''Old Barn Inn'' in 2023 and 2024 respectively. All equipment to maintian and make this property function is included! 2022 Exmark 60''commercial zero turn mower, 2019 Bobcat excavator with three buckets, 2018 4x4 utility tractor with front loader and rear box blade, 2022 CFMoto 4x4 Side by Side sport/utility vehicle, garden tiller, weed trimmer, more. Fully stocked garage/maintenance area with hand tools, welders, chainsaws, grinder, drill press, mitre saw, shelving and storage, workbench, other. Year round water spring head assists in feeding the small creek that flows between the main structures. Has small pond and aerator with Bluegill, Bass, Catfish. Years of calculated plantings of flowering trees, fruit trees, and shade trees