$2,646,000
Discover this extraordinary 294-acre forested paradise in the heart of Graham County, offering a rare blend of natural beauty, seclusion, and development potential. Nestled along Little Snowbird Road, this property boasts mature old-growth trees, rolling valleys, rugged ridges, and an extensive network of trails perfect for hiking, exploring, or ATV adventures. The true crown jewel is the water: Little Snowbird Creek flows right through the heart of the land, with frontage on BOTH sides of the creek for an extraordinary length over 4000' total and 3000' of both sides of the snowbird creek, a rare stretch of private trout water that is almost impossible to find today. The serene Coldspring Branch joins it on the property, creating an idyllic setting for fishing, wildlife viewing, or simply immersing yourself in nature. The land's most recent use was as a trout farm, and much of that infrastructure remains in place, including large metal buildings ideal for equipment storage, a workshop, or vehicles, along with the cleared, level open areas where the water sluices once ran. These areas offer ready-made building sites, garden space, or the chance to bring the trout operation back to life. Dozens of other ready to build site areas and road improvements throughout the entire property. Located on the edge of the newly created wilderness area and against the NFS. 1/2 of the footprint is property is protected by government lands. The land sits in the Snowbird Mountains, one of the wildest and most storied corners of the Southern Appalachians. Backing directly onto the Nantahala National Forest, the tract opens onto thousands of acres of protected backcountry, with the roadless Snowbird Wilderness Study Area, Hooper Bald, and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest all within the surrounding high country. This valley is the homeland of the Snowbird Cherokee, and in the early 1900s timber companies ran narrow-gauge railroads up these drainages to haul out poplar, chestnut, and hemlock. The steepest, most remote coves were never fully cut, and the forest that grew back is among the richest temperate ecosystems in North America. Towering tulip poplar, oaks, hickories, black cherry, basswood, yellow buckeye, and sweet birch fill the coves and slopes, while great rhododendron and mountain laurel crowd the creek banks and bloom pink and white each spring. Trillium, lady's slipper, and spring wildflowers carpet the forest floor, and the damp hollows are home to a remarkable variety of salamanders. Pileated woodpeckers, barred owls, ruffed grouse, and dark-eyed juncos share the canopy with warblers that return every spring. Multiple prime building sites dot the acreage, providing endless opportunities to create your dream mountain retreat, family compound, or eco-friendly homestead. Access is convenient yet remote: a well-maintained gravel road brings you in, and the nearest gas station is about 45 minutes away, striking the perfect balance between off-grid tranquility and practicality. Renowned as arguably the best hunting and fishing grounds in Western North Carolina, the property teems with whitetail deer, wild turkey, and black bear, and the cold, clean water of Little Snowbird Creek holds trophy trout. Bobcat, fox, and wild boar, descendants of the famous Hooper Bald hunting preserve, roam the ridges. Power and water utilities are already in place and ready for immediate use, and high-speed Starlink internet lets you work remotely or stream from your slice of wilderness without compromise. Whether you're seeking a legacy investment, a recreational escape, or a sustainable living oasis, this Graham County gem delivers unmatched value and serenity. Opportunities like this don't last. Schedule your private tour today!
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9765 Little Snowbird Rd, Robbinsville
