1641 NC Highway 96, Franklinton, NC 27525

Set on 140 acres of rolling Franklin County countryside with 5 ponds, this custom equestrian estate is a rare convergence of handcrafted luxury and premier horse facilities. The main residence features hand-cut local oak bark siding, coffered beam ceilings, 10' heights, solid 8' interior doors, and hardwood floors throughout. The chef's kitchen is appointed with a professional 6-burner gas range, hand-formed copper hood, and granite countertops. A wraparound covered porch with stone gas fireplace overlooks private ponds and pastoral grounds. ADA-compliant amenities throughout. Whole-house generator, sound system, water softener, and tankless natural gas water heater. Sealed crawlspace. 3-car finished garage.nThe 60' 44' stall barn features a soaring timber-frame interior, 5 stalls with hot water grooming, two tack rooms, feed room, and wood stove. 172' 60' riding arena. Three fenced pastures with tensile fencing -- 13 acres support approximately 9 horses with hay. Additional structures include a 33' 70' equipment shelter and 35' 30' drive-through metal shed. Guest house offers granite, gas range, Rinnai tankless water heater, stacked W/D, and ADA zero-step bath. Conservation-protected woodland.