Equestrian Properties for Sale

If you’re looking for majestic estates or even small horse farms for sale, horse property in Western North Carolina or Upstate South Carolina is some of the most beautiful real estate in the country. Maybe you’re looking for equestrian properties with access to protected riding trails, state-of-the-art stables, custom arenas and a comfortable, country home. Whether you ride dressage, stadium jumping or prefer a leisurely stroll in the woods, Tryon Horse Country offers unmatched options for large and small horse farms for sale in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Realtor, Libbie Johnson of Tryon, has a lifetime of experience with horses and horse properties and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone that knows Tryon Horse Country better. She puts that knowledge and expertise to work connecting discerning buyers and sellers.

The beautiful rolling hills of Western North Carolina and proximity to the Tryon International Equestrian Center make Tryon and the surrounding cities the perfect location for horse properties. That’s why there are so many horse properties in the region. Click here to see Libbie’s list of Frequently Asked Questions about equestrian properties in Tryon Horse Country.

Looking for an Equestrian Property for sale in North Carolina or South Carolina? Here are the listing available right now:

Still Creek Farm welcomes you home. The property has always been one of the area’s premier boarding and rehab facilities, but it has also been a private sanctuary for a few savvy horse owners. Still Creek Farm is located just minutes from Landrum SC with easy interstate access. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. There are 2 guest apartments and a homesite to build a larger main residence, if needed. The custom barn offers 30, 12’x12’ stalls with center isles. The facility also utilizes an Aquatred, which is an in-ground underwater treadmill and is the perfect method of rehabilitating and conditioning your equine athlete. The outdoor ring is 120’x240’ and the covered, indoor arena is 110’x220’ with GGT footing, auto mister system and covered viewing. The 50+ acre property has plenty of grass paddocks with horse-safe, wire-mesh fencing. Still Creek Farm is minutes to TIEC and walking distance to Tryon Equestrian Hospital. There is a deeded CETA trail access.

$2,999,500 Active

4290 Collinsville Road Columbus, North Carolina

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,900 SqFt 50.600 Acres

Welcome to Trinity Haven, an exceptional equestrian property offering a quality-built home, guest house, horse barn w/apartment, riding arena, trail access, and mountain views, all in a very private setting! The 4BR/3.5BA main home affords spacious living throughout. Great room and open farmhouse-style kitchen. High ceilings. Exposed beams. Ample windows for light and views. Large master suite with oversized bathroom and walk in closet. Unique spiral staircase in the architectural turret. Easy access to the outdoors. Fitting landscapes, with a variety of plantings including fruit trees, walkways and patios, and a fabulous saltwater pool and hot tub. Great areas for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a 2BR/1.5BA guest cabin. 4-stall shed row barn w/wash area, and newly built 2-4 stall main barn with heated/cooled tack room, feed room w/ laundry, and 1BR/1BA apartment. 40+ acres. Gated entrance. Generator. High speed internet. FETA trail access. Convenient location, minutes to town.

$2,650,000 Active

93 Running Bear Lane Columbus, North Carolina

6 Beds 6 Baths 4,697 SqFt 43.490 Acres

One property includes almost everything in the Horse Country of Polk County NC. 60 total acres, 30+ acres forested for privacy! Six horse stall barn! Riding trails thru the woods to the pond! Multiple fenced pastures! Pond, dock, island! Multiple springs on the property! They form spring runs and feed the beautiful pond! Multiple wells on property! Open pastures and fields in every direction! Pool, Greenhouse, Pergola outside of the main house! 4700+sf, 3/2/1 house with generator, Underground power and utilities! The barn is in great shape and ready for your horses! The pond and surrounding area is in great shape! Some of the fencing around the property is going to need a little work! The house is in need of some major cosmetic upgrades. Paint throughout, kitchen & bathrooms given TLC.! But that is why this fabulous property is priced as it is! Gives you the ability to redo it and make it your own! NO drive ins / NO drive bys! Do not disturb tenants! Agent / Seller must accompany!

$1,900,000 Active

1034 Little Mountain Road Columbus, North Carolina

3 Beds 3 Baths 4,700 SqFt 60 Acres

Modern 2 Story Farmhouse w/garage & apartment totaling 4865 sqft. on 13.46 ac. w/a finished basement, new 6 stall barn, 3-stall barn, and a 100' x 200' uncovered arena. Home completely remodeled in 2020 in & out with new Hardiplank siding, new paint, high end appliances & fixtures, Sub Zero fridge, Bertazzoni gas range & cooktop. Custom walnut kitchen cabinets, large island & quartz countertops, white oak solid wood floors & tile. “Green Features” w/ ICF foundation, whole house generator, spray foam insulation, high efficiency wood burning stove, & on-demand hot water. Spacious porches. 2-car detached garage w/newly remodeled apartment. 6 Stall barn has cement board siding, standing seam metal roof, climate-controlled tack room, wash stall & 4 covered runouts. 3 Stall barn w/storage & feed rooms. Fenced pasture w/4 hay feeders & 6 paddocks. CETA trail deeded access & Hughes Creek at back of property. 15 min drive to Tryon International Equestrian Center.

$1,899,000 Active

2428 Collinsville Road Columbus, North Carolina

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,134 SqFt 13.680 Acres

Idyllic farm and home on 17+ acres in the heart of Mill Spring surrounded by significant Tryon Farms. The home is brick & stone and sits as a fortress overlooking mountains & farmland. This lovely setting provides room for cattle or horses in fenced pasture and has two livestock watering stations, a barn, and haybarn.
Located between the barn and home is a large stocked pond with gazebo and pier. A separate brick workshop and metal RV storage shed, along with an additional covered equipment shed are located near the home.
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has a large farm style kitchen, great room & separate main suite. 2 additional guest bedrooms and 2 baths are located on the opposite side of the main area. Laundry room and 2-car garage with storage closet complete the main level footprint. A full size unfinished basement with easy access offers lots of additional room for storage or for future improvements. New HVAC in 2018, new hot water heater in 2022. Roof was replaced in 2010.

$1,295,000 Active

7100 NC Hwy 108 Highway Mill Spring, North Carolina

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,260 SqFt 17.730 Acres

47 Acre Gentlemen's Estate with fenced pasture and over 1900 ft on beautiful Cove Creek! Located just outside Lake Lure, NC, this incredible property is post-card perfect with custom 2200 sq ft, mountain home featuring 18 ft ceilings, hardwood floors and an amazing large, open floor plan. You'll enjoy swimming in crystal clear Cove Creek, hiking the many on-site trails and enjoying an abundance of wildlife including bear, turkey and deer. This is a must see mountain paradise. Offered at $1,100,000.

$1,100,000 Active

465 Calhoun Trail Rutherfordton, North Carolina

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,180 SqFt 47.140 Acres

Welcome to this exquisite home, offering a picturesque and luxurious lifestyle on 12 acres with direct deeded access to the CETA Trails! 45 minutes to Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg. This property features a 4-stall barn with storage, fenced pasture, storage shed, sun-room, 1/2 acre spring-fed stocked pond with a dock, 1/2 acre arena, as well as mature landscape throughout to maintain your privacy. This home has been restored to bring out some beautiful qualities from vaulted ceilings, cedar closets, butler's pantry, finished basement as well as TWO wood-burning stoves. With laundry downstairs, use the basement as an Airbnb or convert the laundry into a kitchen and have an in-law-suite. Relax outside by the fire-pit or in the sun-room, or enjoy both at the same time as they are side by side. Enjoy fishing off the dock with the recently stocked pond. This property and home have plenty to offer right in the heart of Horse Country.

$999,995 Active

624 Hickory Grove Church Road Columbus, North Carolina

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,142 SqFt 12 Acres

Compact equestrian farm just steps to the FETA trail! This delightful property offers a charming 3BR Tudor style home and 3-stall barn, both well-sited on the almost 8-acre parcel optimizing functionality. Inside the home, wood burning fireplaces in the living room and primary bed room set the tone for relaxing, cozy evenings. While the kitchen welcomes the chef in you, boasting luxury appliances such as Wolf and Sub Zero. Step outside to enjoy the pool or watch your horses meander from the barn to the paddocks. The upstairs bonus room could be converted to living quarters with private entrance. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

$935,000 Active

1645 Red Fox Road Tryon, North Carolina

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,672 SqFt 7.820 Acres

40.84 acres with 3/2 home, No Restrictions with this property. Immaculately kept 5 Stall barn with heated stalls, can be easily converted to 8 stalls, First floor hay storage for 1000 square bales of hay. Tack room with bathroom, kitchen area and washer/dryer hookups. Wash stall with heat and hot water. There are 8 fenced pastures with auto watering in each one, dressage arena, training arena, full 220 Electric service and water in both barns. Second barn has 2 brood mare or Stallion stalls on ends and 3 stalls in center. 2 Metal carports for parking horse trailers or RV. 2 creeks on property. Rainwater catch pond This would make an amazing Wedding Venue also! 1 hour to Charlotte, Asheville or Spartanburg. 35 mins to the Tryon Equestrian Center. Motivated Seller, Call an Agent today to see all this offers!

$920,000 Active

597 Sandy Level Church Road Bostic, North Carolina

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,620 SqFt 40.840 Acres

Big Laurel and Little Laurel are hand crafted rustic cabins created with love by an artisan. They are located between Columbus and Lake Lure with the back drop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They are 10 minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center, 10-15 minutes from Columbus, Lake Lure, and 30-45 minutes from Hendersonville and Asheville. The cabins are situated in a rural, wooded area with outdoor serenity. Big Laurel offers 3 beds & 2 baths; a real fun place space to entertain. Bring your horses, goats, chickens or sheep, the barndominum offer 2 box stalls w/ample storage under overhangs. With the 25 acres of land the property has endless possibilities. The recent fenced pasture and a small arena Big Laurel can accommodate the equestrian. Its little brother “Little Laurel” is a handmade tiny cabin built by using materials from the property and the onsite sawmill. It has all the modern conveniences and your guests will enjoy a memorable mountain stay.

$895,000 Active

Mill Spring, North Carolina

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,508 SqFt 25 Acres

Stunning mountain views, rolling green pastures, barns & buildings galore plus a creek & pond - everything one might want for the modern homestead! This endearing rural property has been lovingly lived in & farmed for generations. Solid 3 bed/1 bath brick ranch w/full unfinished basement. Large metal outbuilding/shop with separate electric panel, concrete floor & sliding barn door. Huge tin-roofed barn w/hay loft, shed outbuilding, plus a standing roof building to protect those invaluable tractor implements. Area around pond is fenced w/gate & offers a stalled structure. Across the road, you'll find a gorgeous wooded hilltop overlooking the pasture below that would make an amazing second homesite. More stalls and fenced pasture currently being used for cows. If you've been dreaming of wide open spaces, don't miss this 89 acre gem!

$850,000 Active

475 Joe Bostic Road Bostic, North Carolina

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,581 SqFt 89 Acres

If you're looking for seclusion and privacy then this one-of-a-kind property with 64 Acres would make the perfect retreat, place to farm, raise horses or for a Homestead. The property features a fenced pasture, rolling hills, a creek, inground pool, hay storage, 7 stall barn, and a pool storage shed. This 1915 farmhouse is full of possibilities, and has engineered hardwoods, crown molding, chair railing, 2 walk in pantry's, the potential to be a 3 Bedroom, an extra office space, and don't forget about the huge porch that would be great for entertaining guests or grilling out during the Spring and Summer months. The property is located in Rutherford County between Asheville and Charlotte and only 30 Minutes from Tryon Equestrian Center. This much land in a GREAT location is hard to come by so schedule your showing TODAY! When showing be sure to keep the entrance gate closed AT ALL times- there are 2 horses that roam that property that could get out.

$650,000 Active

340 Mitchum Road Ellenboro, North Carolina

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,019 SqFt 64 Acres

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind property that offers the perfect opportunity for a peaceful homestead lifestyle! With almost 50 acres of pasture, woods, an incredible large creek with BOLD flowing water, established trails large enough for a standard car, and a pond, you can spend your days in nature exploring all this land has to offer. The 3 bed 2 bath home features a split floorplan and covered back deck ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is a small fenced in yard off the rear of the home, perfect for you or your furry friends. For those looking to start their own homesteading journey, this property comes with what you need to get started including: a tractor, 3 large metal shipping containers, dog kennel, a large outbuilding (24'x30'), and shed both with electricity. Imagine waking up each day surrounded by the beauty of nature and living peacefully on your own acreage– it’s all possible here! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – schedule your tour today!

$599,000 Active

1118 Nanneytown Road Union Mills, North Carolina

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,577 SqFt 49.200 Acres

From large equestrian properties to small horse farms for sale, here are a few questions you need to ask

When searching for an equestrian property, it’s not long before buyers realize that purchasing an equestrian property as a business venture or a small horse farm is a lot different from buying a single-family home. You need a seasoned professional — one with hands-on equestrian experience — to show you all the horse properties in Western NC and help you make the right decisions for your equestrian goals.

How much acreage do you realistically need for the number of horses you plan to house?
What type of barn is suited for your equine needs?
Do you require an arena and if so, what kind?
Does your horse farm’s address allow you to join the trail system?
Does the horse farm come with conservation easements?

All of these considerations and more come into play when choosing the perfect equestrian property or horse farm.

Call Tryon realtor, Libbie Johnson today at 828-817-3753 to view the best selection of equestrian properties for sale in Western North Carolina.

FAQs about Equestrian Properties and Tryon Horse Country

Q: What makes Tryon Horse Country properties so appealing?
A: For more than a century, equestrians have bought horse properties in Tryon and the surrounding areas. When looking for a place to relocate a horse business or start a new one, many horse enthusiasts know the importance of living in an established equestrian culture. Tryon Horse Country has world-class vets, farriers, barn builders, trainers, and an international show facility, Tryon International Equestrian Center. Simply put, this region has everything your horse will need. What about you? The mild climate in our beautiful foothills allows for year-round riding and some of the most beautiful trails you’ve ever set a hoof on. If you’re familiar with Tryon Horse Country, then you know how beautiful the landscape is here. If you’re not familiar with this area, but are interested in properties for sale, horse properties in the Tryon area are stunning.

Q: I ride western. Is the horse culture all English riding?
A: Absolutely not. We pride ourselves on have a wide variety of riding interests here.

Q: How do the equestrian properties here compare with other horse communities in affordability?
A: Tryon is one of the more affordable of the country’s established horse communities. According to BestPlaces.net, Tryon’s cost of living is 4.3% below the national average with the median home cost at $33,200 less than the national average.

Q: Does your area have large-scale horse barns?
A: We do not have the 60+ stalls that racing or some other pursuits require, however we have a range of barns, stables, and equestrian facilities here from small to large.

Q: Does Tryon have good equine vets?
A: Absolutely. We have independent mobile vets and a surgical equine hospital with MRI capabilities. We also have vets with a range of specialties. We are also proud of our equine ambulance, sponsored by the community.

Q: Are there good horse trainers in Tryon?
A: Yes. Tryon is a destination for many experienced horse trainers who want to take advantage of 3 competition venues. We have globally recognized trainers in almost all disciplines.

Q: Are there any advantages to buying a horse property in North Carolina over buying in South Carolina?
A: There is little difference in horse properties in the two states. And there is not much difference in costs of living in the two states (what you win on one expense, you lose on another, so it basically it is a wash) however, that said, South Carolina is a little better on retirement income.

Q: You are showing listings of horse properties for sale in South Carolina, but you live in North Carolina. Are you also a realtor for South Carolina?
A: Yes. Our area consists of two states, three counties (Polk County NC, Greenville County SC, Spartanburg County, SC) and four towns (Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, and Landrum). We are one economic area with one Chamber of Commerce that covers both states. Being licensed in both states is a must for Tryon Horse Country.

Q: Does Tryon Horse Country include horse properties in South Carolina?
A:Yes. Tryon Horse Country covers a large swath of the foothills, from Asheville to Greenville. However, it is generally agreed that the heart of Horse Country is Polk and northern Spartanburg and Greenville counties.

Q: I am looking for a horse property in North Carolina, but some have suggested South Carolina would be a better option. What do you think?
A: I encourage buyers to look on both sides of the line. The area is in close proximity to all the goods and services a horse owner needs. Let me show you what we have and hopefully you, the buyer, will find the farm or home of your dreams.