VESTPOCKET FARM for sale near Tryon, N.C.

PERFECT FOR ORGANIC GARDENERS. 10 miles south of Landrum, S.C., at the southern edge of Tryon/Landrum horse country. Basic ornamental gardening plan in place, ranging from non-rectangular lawn to stands of wildflowers to groves of indigenous trees (eastern red cedar, tulip poplar, majestic pines, red maple, wild plum and cherry). Over 2 acres pesticide and chemical fertilizer free for over thirty years. After the groundbreaking ,the architect who designed our house said this was the thickest layer of topsoil he's ever seen on a building site.

Distinctive, high-concept stucco house with lifetime metal roof, extremely energy efficient, making use of passive solar energy and thoughtful siting to radically minimize heating/cooling bills. Land also features a vernacular barn that could offer stabling or, with renovation, studio space or even an apartment. If you're moving to the Carolinas from California or New England, you'll be amazed at the asking price.

For more information on this farm, call Luke at 864/895-9372 and leave a message.