About Southern Pines' Southern Pines Nc Horse Country

Not all the real estate in Southern Pines are horse farms, but from many outside the area, that is what it is know for.

These two lovely horses live on a beautiful horse farm on Young's road where you find a string of very high end horse properties. Currently, in Southern Pines, there are 13 horse farms for sale, and one is pending a sale.

All of the horse farms that are sought after are directly in the town of Southern Pines. The greater area for search for horse farms had been given the name "Horse Country". So when searching for horse farms, keep in mind to include all of horse country, not just Southern Pines real estate.

Southern Pines Horse County at its finest!!! James Creek Farm is one great Farm, with two great options. Truly an amazing farm!!! Please read below and check out www.horsefarmpartners.com or www.jamescreekfarm.com for more information.

Features:

4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths

15+/- Acres

16 Stall Barn

5,000 Sq. Ft. Main Residence

2BR/1BA Grooms Quarters

3BR/2BA Guest Cottage

Remarks:

James Creek Farm is truly one of the most magnificent Estates in the area. The natural beauty of the property and landscape must be seen to be fully appreciated. 15+/- acres of established pastures, woodlands, and mature native plantings. (up to 40 acres available can be subdivided to suit buyer) 3 miles of private trails on the property, contiguous to Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve for even more great riding with easy access to the Walthour-Moss Foundation. The main residence is a sprawling 1920's terra-cotta brick ranch with approximately 5,000 square foot of living area. The home was designed as a retreat and was once a winter home of the R.J. Reynolds family. The floor plan affords privacy for all, formal and informal living areas as well as a great room that is truly great for entertaining large gatherings. The 16 stall English-courtyard style barn has all the expected amenities including a 5,000+ SF hay loft and is built to a standard of quality rarely seen today. Located between the barn and main residence is a newly renovated 3BR/2BA guest cottage and a 2BR/1BA groom's quarter. Additional amenities include: enormous riding ring that has been used by all disciplines of riding for over 50 years, large equipment/trailer storage, full size tennis court, and flag stone pool. The location of this property is very desirable for future development. Please contact us for a private showing or more information on this incredible property.

On February 1, 2008, McDevitt Sotheby's sold a horse farm for $2.3 Million, the highest price on record for a non-commercial property in the Southern Pines area in at least 4 years. The property, in horse country is the second $2 Million Dollar plus sale that the Firm has recorded during the 1st Quarter of 2008. McDevitt Sotheby's has a number of other multi million dollar properties for sale in both Southern Pines and Pinehurst. These extraordinary properties are still selling despite projections of doom for real estate everywhere. For more information about our area, visit our site at http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com

Thinking about visiting the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area? If so, consider making a trip during the first weekend of April. In addition to being a great time to play golf, the 57th running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase takes place at the Carolina Horse Park on April 5. The Steeplechase is a full day of fun with family and friends, with a chance to see some very exciting horse racing. If you have a trip scheduled in March, consider visiting the Carolina Horse Park on March 15-16 again March 21-23 to see the Carolina Horse Trials and experience the speed and excitement of Eventing. For more information, call the Carolina Horse Park at 910.246.9808. For general information about the Pinehurst Southern Pines area in general, visit us on the internet at: http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com

Farm Maintenance

When you own a horse farm, you will need help from time to time even if you have your own equipment and do most of your own work. Several local farm maintenance companies provide excellent service. When considering the purchase of a farm or vacant land to build a farm, the cost of maintaining pastures, correcting drainage problems, over seeding, fertilizing and mowing must be factored into any buying decision. At McDevitt Sotheby's International Realty, we have first hand knowledge about who to call for all of your farm maintenance needs whether you need to clear timber to create pastures or if you simply need to have soil analyzed to choose the right fertilizer.

Local Farm Maintenance Companies

Knollbrook Farm (Rod Lynch): (910) 692-4642 (office): (910) 315-6886 (cell)

Any type of earth moving, pasture clearing, farm road building/maintenance, seeding, fertilizing and general farm maintenance. Mowing.

Huberth Farm Service (Harry Huberth): (910) 692-5331. Specializing in farm maintenance, seeding, fertilizing, drainage issues, consulting on pasture stability and environmentally friendly farm maintenance. Mowing.

Mike's Backhoe Service: (Mike Simpson): (910) 245-3483. Earth moving, clearing and excavation including trenching and installation of septic systems.

Banfield Backhoe Service: (Jeff Banfield): (910) 315-3821. Mowing, seasonal seeding, excavation, brush clearing.

Superior Tree Svc. (Steve Farr): Tree removal and waste management:(910) 639-2180. Excavation and hauling of material, clearing, tree removal, brush removal, demolition.

Erik Parbst Land Clearing: (Erik Parbst): (910) 639-4983 or (910) 692-5891. Brush clearing, driveway/road maintenance. Mowing. Excavation.

For more info, visit us at: http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com