Madison County Homes with Hilly Lot Features

Madison County Homes with Hilly Lot Features

Madison County, located in the state of North Carolina, is a picturesque region that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rural charm. With its rolling hills, lush greenery, and breathtaking mountain views, this county is a haven for those seeking a tranquil and idyllic setting to call home.

One of the standout features of homes in Madison County is their hilly lot layouts. True to its topography, many properties in this area boast hilly terrain, adding an extra layer of character and appeal to the homes. These hilly lot features provide homeowners with a sense of privacy, as well as stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Living in a home with a hilly lot in Madison County offers residents the opportunity to embrace outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nature trails right from their doorstep. Additionally, the elevated positions of these homes often provide better natural ventilation and can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the property.

Whether you are looking for a cozy cottage nestled in the hills or a spacious family home with panoramic mountain views, Madison County has a variety of options to suit different tastes and budgets. With its tranquil setting, friendly community, and access to outdoor recreational opportunities, Madison County is an ideal place to find your dream home.

Newest Madison County Homes with Hilly Lot Features

60 Plain View  Way, Mars Hill
$1,490,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4438637 MLS ⋅ 2,143 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A One-of-a-Kind Private Mountain Retreat on 40 Acres Tucked into a private mountain cove and surrounded by beautiful ridgelines, this custom-built 2021 home offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, modern luxury, acreage, and convenience to Asheville. Situated on approximately 40 acres, the property feels like your own private mountain sanctuary, with abundant wildlife, professionally landscaped grounds, a charming spring-fed pond, and private trails winding through the property—including a trail leading to breathtaking mountain views at approximately 3,000 feet. The thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a spacious loft, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces. The stunning great room showcases soaring 24-foot tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, creating a dramatic sense of openness while adding warmth and rustic elegance. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout, with custom Amish cabinetry, quartz countertops, COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel smart appliances, an induction cooktop, automatic window blinds, and Alexa-enabled smart-home features with Lutron switches. The two-car garage includes a convenient dog-washing station, perfect for pet owners and outdoor enthusiasts. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a jetted tub, while a high-efficiency built-in wood stove adds warmth and character to the home. The finished lower level features a separate private suite complete with its own bathroom, kitchenette, private entry and dedicated washer and dryer. This versatile living space is ideal for extended family or visiting guests. It also offers potential for rental income. Outdoor living is just as impressive. Relax on the screened porch, soak in the hot tub, gather around the outdoor wood-burning fireplace, or enjoy the firepit while taking in gorgeous mountain views. An expansive 80' x 80' open grassy field provides a wonderful space for outdoor sports, recreation, games, or exercising dogs. With 40 acres of privacy and natural beauty, this property offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. For RV enthusiasts, this property truly stands apart. The oversized RV parking area features 50-amp electrical service and its own dedicated RV dump tank, completely separate from the home’s septic system. This thoughtfully designed setup provides exceptional convenience for motorhome owners. A separate, fully insulated hobby house with electricity, heating, and air conditioning provides flexible space for a home office, art studio, workshop, or personal retreat. An additional storage shed offers even more room for tools, equipment, and recreational gear. Despite its exceptionally private setting, the property offers convenient access to Asheville and surrounding communities. French Broad fiber-optic internet provides modern connectivity, making this peaceful mountain retreat equally appealing for remote work or everyday living. Experience the beauty of mountain living without sacrificing modern comforts. Enjoy your own private trails, abundant wildlife, stunning views, usable recreational space, and the tranquility of a secluded mountain cove. This isn’t simply a home on acreage—it’s an extraordinary mountain lifestyle. With its custom craftsmanship, versatile living spaces, exceptional RV accommodations, and 40 acres of natural beauty, this truly one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to own a private mountain retreat that would be difficult to duplicate. Private property. No drive-bys, please.

60 Plain View Way, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Seller Solutions. john.sellersolutions@gmail.com

115 Laurel Wood  Drive, Mars Hill
$485,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4431079 MLS ⋅ 1,824 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Every time you come home, you’re entering your own sanctuary. Welcome to 115 Laurel Wood Ave., a place where the mountains are part of everyday life and good design never needs to call attention to itself. Surrounded by woods, this beautifully maintained home reflects a distinctly Appalachian sensibility: quality materials, practical design, natural beauty, and a strong connection to the landscape. There is nothing ostentatious here—just classic good looks and a feeling of calm that comes from living thoughtfully and simply. Throughout the day and across the seasons, the house fills with changing mountain light and remarkable color. Winter brings some of the area’s most beautiful and expansive long-range mountain views from the living room, while the home’s three heating systems and passive solar design, provide more than enough warmth and comfort without ever feeling closed in. Energy efficiency is another quiet strength. Photovoltaic solar panels, passive solar, and a tankless water heater contribute to low power bills. In warmer months, the home often needs little cooling, allowing you to take full advantage of the fresh mountain air and changing seasons. The lower level has a bedroom, full bathroom, family room, and two nooks to use for extra sleeping space, meditation, or office space. A 15-minute walk takes you to the Bailey Mountain Preserve trailhead, where miles of trails lead through the forest to expansive mountain views. The town’s greenway is just minutes away, while Hatley Pointe’s ski slopes and bike trails, area rafting outfitters, and the Appalachian Trail are all within easy reach. But Madison County offers more than scenery. It is a place with a strong sense of community and an enduring connection to music, craft, agriculture, and the land. Seasonal festivals bring local musicians, makers, and neighbors together. Mars Hill University adds an unexpected cultural depth, with visiting performers, speakers, and programs throughout the year. Independent shops and, a well-stocked grocery store, and quality medical services make day-to-day life easy without sacrificing the character of a small mountain community. And Asheville is close enough for an evening out, a concert, or the amenities of a larger city, yet far enough away that returning home feels like a change of pace. Here, mountain living is not a backdrop—it is a way of life. It’s quieter, more connected, and rooted in a place with a character all its own.

115 Laurel Wood Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Town and Mountain Realty. carey@townandmountain.com

765 Hawk Ridge  Lane, Marshall
$585,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4431393 MLS ⋅ 1,311 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The perfect homestead with EVERYTHING you have dreamed of has hit the market! Ever pictured yourself beside a crackling fire, listening to the creek run just outside, while you watch your farm animals grazing in your meadow, and beyond them, long range mountain views? Look no further! This 50-acre mountain homestead has it all: wooded privacy, mountain views, three creeks, a pond, a small pasture, and 2 huge very well maintained barns w/ electricity. The charming home has a ton of character with beautiful wood beams throughout, and offers one bedroom plus an office/bonus room, a new roof, and a wood-burning fireplace and wood stove for cozy winter evenings, with a kerosene heater as the primary heat source. The living room section is believed to be from the 1800s with chestnut logs taken right off this property! Fiber optic internet means you can work from home while living out your rural country dream. The spring water system has also been upgraded with filtration and UV treatment, and a gas/propane generator can power the entire property, including the house and barns, on the rare occasion you lose power. The 2 barns provide ample storage, a wood shop, tractor drive-in access, and many animal stalls. The wood shop has a lovely picture window overlooking the meadow and pond and was once the working shop to Frank Carachi, a well known carousel horse carver. You will find some of his original art hanging on the walls and painted on the barn's very doors. This homestead is ready to produce. You'll find raised beds steps from the house, a greenhouse, and fruit/ nut trees and bushes including peach, apple, pear, chestnut, raspberry, and blackberry around the property. There's even an old rock cellar ideal for food or wine storage right under the living room. Outdoor living space is plentiful. And if you're looking for room to grow, a cleared homesite tucked in the woods off the main drive would make a great camping spot or site for a second home. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this storied homestead in the beautiful Big Pine Valley! Please note: a shared easement road runs through the property, serving two homes farther up the mountain. An all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle is required year-round for the driveway. 25 min to Marshall. 50 min to Asheville. NO DRIVE BYS, APPOINTMENT REQUIRED.

765 Hawk Ridge Lane, Marshall

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. kelseywncrealty@gmail.com

2345 Sugar Camp  Road, Marshall
$399,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4411637 MLS ⋅ 2,240 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this serene homesteading paradise on 1+ unrestricted acres deep in the Big Pine community of Marshall! This is the kind of property that feels like a getaway the moment you arrive, perfect for a full time residence, vacation rental, or second home. For anyone looking for a solid construction home and a detached garage with space to expand, in a secluded setting, yet located off a state maintained road with French Broad fiber-optics internet, look no further. You will be delighted with views of rolling hills, forest, a peaceful stream, and wildlife all around. Enjoy a partially fenced, sunny yard complete with grape vines, fruit trees - apple and cherry, plentiful garden space, and ample storage. This is a magical property that deserves a visit to truly appreciate. The contemporary home features 2x6 construction, a long-lasting metal roof, high ceilings, an open concept living area with a kitchen island, easy maintenance Trex wrap-around decking, hardwood floors and tile throughout, and a spacious primary bedroom on main level with jet tub, walk in shower and walk-in closet. Head downstairs, and you will find a 2nd spacious bedroom with ensuite bathroom and jet tub, large closet and laundry room and a heated bonus space that can serve as a studio, family room or garage. With its own separate, ground-level entrance, covered patio and parking, the lower level can function well as a guest or or second living quarters. There is also a detached two-car garage that includes approx. 590 sq ft. bonus space above. The bonus space has electricity, but no plumbing hooked up yet, and would make an excellent artist studio, workshop, guest or rental apartment to bring in extra income. The septic is conveniently permitted for 3 bedrooms. The property includes a radon mitigation system and a top of the line Generac generator that serves both the main home and the detached garage for peace of mind. Recent inspections and survey available. Sellers relay that they have thoroughly enjoyed the property and wonderful neighbors, and are only relocating for a job change. Sugar camp road is a well-maintained gravel road and the house is 2.2 miles at the end of it (about 7 minutes), state and public maintained, and gradually sloping. AWD recommended in winter, but not necessary. State scrapes and plows road diligently. Property has been recently surveyed and additional acreage sold back to the neighboring family that originally owned it for their cows.

2345 Sugar Camp Road, Marshall

Listing courtesy of LOVE Land and Home Inc.. jeannewish@gmail.com

278 Kelses Valley  Drive, Mars Hill
$399,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4417135 MLS ⋅ 2,488 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Escape to the serenity of this secluded Mars Hill mountain retreat, offering approximately 3.03 acres at elevations of 3,300 feet and above, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful wooded setting. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features SIP construction, extensive custom woodwork, artistic millwork, built-ins, recessed niches with glass shelving, and warm wood floors throughout. The lofty, open-concept main level is filled with natural light and features a spacious kitchen centered around a large granite-topped island with plenty of room for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around deck to take in the mountain views, sunsets, and surrounding forest. The lower level offers radiant floor heating, generous recreation and living space, and a large bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite bath. Thoughtful systems include solar-assisted hot water and a two-stage radiant heating system utilizing a storage tank and instantaneous water heater. Additional improvements include a durable metal roof and doors replaced approximately 2.5 years ago. Fiber-optic internet provides modern connectivity and convenience in this mountain setting. The vinyl-sided exterior offers easy maintenance, while a large detached shed, previously used as a woodworking shop, provides excellent storage or workshop potential and can be connected to electricity. The backyard also features wonderful gardening space, a fire pit and a chicken coup. There is an additional well on the property which has been capped, but could be revived for low pressure irrigation. Convenient to Mars Hill and within reach of Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property combines substantial acreage, craftsmanship, mountain views, and a wonderfully secluded Western North Carolina setting. An additional 36 acre parcel, just adjacent to this property, is also for sale for $214,000 (listing forthcoming) or both properties can be purchased together for $559,900.

278 Kelses Valley Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. jakemossman@gmail.com

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