BARBARA CLAUSSEN | TONY WALTERS
We are a husband and wife real estate team working together successfully for over 25 years. We are uncompromising in our pursuit of excellence and dedication to our clients. We will work together with you in managing the marketing of your property or helping to locate a sweet spot to carry out your lives and find as much happiness in Polk County, NC, as we did.
Tryon, Columbus, Landrum, and Campobello are the prettiest little towns in and around Polk County, NC, with the friendliest, animal-loving people. For horse enthusiasts, several riding trail systems are unique and one of a kind in North America: CETA, FETA, NPA, and several smaller organizations provide groomed trails for landowners and people living in the area for a small fee each year.
Having lived in three countries and experienced many different cultures and areas, Polk County, NC, is the best place in the world. You can find properties in every price range, from small cabins in the woods with a waterfall next to them to large horse farms and estates. If you are looking for an investment property to gain from the impact the Tryon International Equestrian Center will have over time, we are the realtors to talk to. Having renovated and sold many houses and developed land holdings for clients, we have a vision for the future and lots of experience. There is no property too small or too large for us. Please call us; we are happy to meet you over coffee to discuss your needs and ideas.
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Luxury lakefront home in Derbyshire!
Nestled in a premier gated community, this extraordinary property blends luxury and serenity. With 500 feet of pristine waterfront, including an extra building lot, it offers breathtaking views of the private, spring-fed lake, creating an idyllic and peaceful retreat. Designed for elegance and practicality, this one-level home features an open floor plan with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, a spacious pantry, and a three-car garage.
$ 1,675,000
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“Wellspring Farm” on CETA trails: exceptional equestrian property
Wellspring Farm is an exceptional equestrian property with an exquisitely crafted 4,591 sqft residence on CETA trails. It comprises 13.46 gently sloping acres of fenced paddocks, a run-in shelter, and a 100 x 240 riding ring. The 63×39 stable is a center aisle, 6-stall affair with a wash stall, tack, feed room, and garage for farm implements. It includes a lovely 1,000 sqft apartment. There is a separate 2,250 sqft workshop. The residence overlooks the pastures and riding ring, with distant views.
$2,495,000
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Ceta Trail farmette: easy maintenance with many upgrades
This custom-built home is a paradise for horse enthusiasts, ideally located on the CETA horseback riding trail system. The property includes a fully fenced yard and pasture, ideal for your equine companions and other animals, with no restrictions. A 24×24 matching two-stall barn with a tack room, hay storage, and the 20×40 m manufactured sand riding arena provide everything needed for easy horse care. The chicken coop, a true hen haven, adds to the charm of this animal-friendly property.
$669,000
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Mountain views, privacy and 20 acres: Your own piece of heaven!
This expansive 20-acre piece of land in the exclusive Prospect Point gated community offers the opportunity to build your dream home or vacation escape amidst stunning mountain views and a beautiful year-round creek. Walking trails and the FETA trail system are accessible from the lot. Whether you seek a peaceful retreat from city life or an adventurous base for outdoor activities, this 20-acre parcel offers endless possibilities. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the convenience of nearby amenities and ultimate privacy with panoramic mountain views. This is more than just a property; it’s a lifestyle awaiting your vision. Cooperative compensation provided.
$625,000
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Gated Equestrian community with mountain views, Lot 1 Mountain Meadows Lane!
Mountain Views! Mountain Meadows is a newly created gated community in the heart of Tryon Horse Country with nearby FETA trails. It is designed for equestrians but equally suited for anyone who wants some elbow room. Lot 1, with a big mountain view, is 10.97 acres of gently sloping grassland and a corner of shade trees for horses. There are only seven lots in total, each roughly 10 acres, with about 2 miles of walking and riding trails within the development. It is handsomely gated to minimize traffic and enhance security. Cooperative compensation provided.
$355,000
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Derbyshire: one of the last lake lots
This is one of the last lakefront homesites available in exclusive Derbyshire, with 151 ft. of waterfront! Derbyshire is a beautifully planned, gated, secure, family-friendly equestrian community. The centerpiece is a 33-acre lake where one can fish, swim, and kayak. There is high-speed, 1GB, fiber-optic internet, natural gas, and municipal water. For equestrians, it offers individual paddocks, a community barn, and an outdoor dressage ring. The lot is flat and would accommodate a walk-out basement. Cooperative compensation provided.
$215,000
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Derbyshire building lot with partial lake view
A 1.28-acre homesite is available in the exclusive Derbyshire community! Join Derbyshire, a beautifully planned, gated, secure, family-friendly equestrian haven. The 33-acre lake is perfect for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Enjoy high-speed, 1GB fiber-optic internet, natural gas, and municipal water. Paved, low-traffic streets extend throughout the neighborhood, ideal for walking or biking. Cooperative compensation provided.
$139,000
Sold: Luxurious lakeview home in Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a gated equestrian community, but you don’t have to have horses to enjoy the benefits of living here. It’s a tranquil, safe place for retirement or to raise a family. The community is low-density, and the streets are paved. Shared by all residents, the centerpiece is a 33-acre lake. This three-year-old 5,314 sqft., 5-bedroom custom-built home sits on an elevated 1.27-acre lot overlooking the lake. The main level consists of 2,679 sqft of superior craftsmanship and finishes of the highest quality. Cooperative compensation provided.
$1,649,000
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Sold: Long-Range View, 10 acres in exclusive gated community
Incredible long-range views! Prospect Point is one of the few high-end gated communities in Polk County. All lots are 10+ acres to ensure privacy and elbow room. The paved road leads you gently up the mountain. The south-east views are fantastic, and the building site is already cleared. The topography lends itself to a walk-out lower level. Cooperative compensation provided.
$315,000
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Sold: 54 Melrose Lane, Tryon, walking distance to Downtown
Melrose Lane is an enchanting neighborhood, and this one-of-a-kind house fits perfectly within the unique streetscape. With its hand-split cedar shakes and steeply peaked dormers, the steep roof gives it a fairytale-like quality. Passing through the foyer to the cedar-framed post-and-beam great room, one is infused by the peaceful charisma of this unique home. The cedar frame extends beyond the main structure, creating a carport above, which is a private bedroom suite with a balcony. A Rumford-style fireplace flanked by French doors leads to an elevated brick patio with an iron railing.
$840,000
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Sold: Two horse farm on CETA Trails
Welcome to the ideal setup for a two-horse family! This charming farmette offers everything for equestrian enthusiasts or animal lovers who want farm animals (no HOA). The property is on the renowned CETA trail horseback riding system. The property includes a 2-stall barn, two run-in shelters, and 6.9 acres of land, with 2.5 acres of 3-board fenced pastures. The barn has 12×12 stalls, a tack room, a feed room, a wash stall, and ample hay storage. The well-maintained 2,530 sqft home is equally impressive.
$775,000
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Sold: Horse Farm in the heart of the CETA trail system
Saddle-Up means what it says. It is a coveted place within a coveted equestrian community, with direct access to the Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA) trails. However, many residents live in Green Fields because of the beauty of the lands and the pretty wooden-fenced pastures separating the homesteads. Saddle-Up is ready to go within its 13.5 acres of pastures. The land is fenced and very gently sloping. The barn combines three box stalls, a spacious alleyway-workshop-RV storage area, feed and tack rooms, and a self-contained studio apartment. There is an additional two-stall barn. The house consists of 2,716 square feet with a central open concept comfortably integrated through form-and-function and ceiling variations. Cooperative compensation provided.
$1,495,000
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