One of the last Appalachian Farms of its kind, known as the ''Mile High Ranch''. Sitting between 4,000 - 5,000 feet elevation. Magnificent long range mountain views of TN, NC & VA as far as the eye can see. This farm is surrounded on two sides by USFS land for ultimate privacy and is only a short hike to the Appalachian Trail. The custom home features 4,361 sq feet with five bedrooms, four full baths and a one-half bath. All floors are hardwood, ceramic, slate and porcelain (no carpet). The walls are covered in beautiful wood with some pieces harvested right from the ranch. There are two full kitchens and laundry rooms, each upstairs and downstairs. There are two climate zones that is controlled by a geothermal heat unit. There are also solar panels to help with the power bill and a battery backup system. The exterior of the home is redwood trimmed in Crab Orchard Stone. There are four barns, several buildings, four spring fed ponds, several fruit trees and approximately 20 acres of pastureland; all pastures have access to a creek. This is the first private owned property that the Western and Eastern head of Heaton Creek enters before it makes its way into Doe River, plus there are 3 to 4 other streams on this property. The forest scattered out on this property has a magical feel with all kinds of wildlife, rare birds, unique wildflowers & native bees. If you are looking for ''Dark Sky'', a place to get away from it all (but still be just minutes from the Village of Roan Mtn.), a place where you can live as one with nature.......you have found it! Or, if you are looking for a place to have one of the most unique places for investment purposes you have found that too! If you do decide you are needing to be social the ranch is Located just a short drive to all major ski resorts, Trophy Trout Fishing, Golf courses, fine dining, NC and more. Convenient to Johnson City, Bristol, Asheville or Boone, NC. Come on up, it's nice up here!