Tucked inside the gated Carolina Equestrian Village, this scenic 5-acre wooded property offers space, privacy, and flexibility for those seeking a more intentional way of living. With rolling topography, mature hardwoods, and a peaceful creek along the front of the property, the land provides a beautiful natural setting well suited for a custom home, private retreat, or mini-farm lifestyle. A naturally level area on the property offers an excellent location for a future homesite, allowing for thoughtful placement while maintaining privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape. A soil evaluation has already been completed and approved for a 4-bedroom septic system, providing a valuable head start for buyers planning to build. Carolina Equestrian Village is known for its expansive acreage, quiet atmosphere, and connection to nature. Residents enjoy maintained dirt roads, scenic trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a lake pavilion, creating a relaxed, outdoor-focused community where space and privacy are truly appreciated. Despite the peaceful, rural setting, the location remains highly convenient. The property is a short drive to Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Carthage, offering easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday amenities. Fiber-optic internet is available within the community, making it possible to enjoy modern connectivity without sacrificing the feeling of escape. Whether your vision includes a custom home surrounded by nature, space for gardening or small-scale farming, or simply the freedom that comes with acreage, this property presents a rare opportunity to create something truly personal in one of the Sandhills' most distinctive gated communities. **Gated community. Property access by appointment only and must be accompanied by an agent.**