A RARE opportunity to own a true Western North Carolina icon on beautiful, easy-to-build acreage, just minutes to downtown Columbus!! This distinguished family home-constructed with logs transported from a cabin in Tennessee-is steeped in local history and timeless character. Long celebrated as a gathering place for the community, the property spans 18.27+/- picturesque acres, with the option to purchase additional surrounding land. The 18.27-acre parcel is part of a 55-acre parcel that will be surveyed and divided prior to close. See MLS #4295084. Purchase the home with 4.5 acres. See MLS #4211548. Contact listing agents for details. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown Columbus and just minutes from I-26, this estate offers convenient access to Asheville, Greenville, SC, and three major airports-perfectly balancing historic appeal with modern accessibility. Step back in time and imagine the possibilities! This historic home features five fireplaces, a magnificent hand-laid rock chimney, a slate roof, and wormy chestnut details throughout, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of a bygone era. The pastoral setting, combined with wooded privacy and sweeping grounds creates endless potential. Restore it as a grand private estate with ample surrounding acreage, design a multi-generational compound, build multiple rental units or create a communal living compound. Convenient access to city water and sewer make the options countless! (Tax records currently reflect 55 acres).