Dream Homestead Opportunity With Water Features And Woods

Looking for the perfect blend of open space, natural beauty, and country charm? This expansive 72-acre property off Stallings Mill Road offers a rare opportunity to create the ultimate homestead, family estate, or recreational retreat. With a mix of cleared, build-ready land and mature wooded areas, the landscape is both versatile and inviting—ready for farming, building, hunting, or simply enjoying the quiet rhythm of rural life.The land features road frontage on both Stallings Mill Road and Pocker Shack Lane, allowing for flexible access and future planning. Multiple open areas provide excellent homesite options, pastureland, or garden space, while the wooded sections offer shade, privacy, and abundant wildlife habitat—ideal for hunting or just soaking in the serenity. Wildcat Branch Creek winds through part of the property, its boulder-lined edges adding a picturesque touch and recreational potential. You'll also find an approximately 4-acre pond, a drainage ditch feeding into it, and a power pole with a streetlight, an existing (untested) well, and an open shelter—offering a great start for equipment storage, a workshop, or future development.Soil conditions across the property appear favorable for septic systems, though a perc test and soil scientist confirmation are recommended. A survey will be required and is to be completed by the buyer. For those with big plans, additional surrounding parcels may also be available, offering room to expand even further.Whether you're dreaming of a custom-built home, a working homestead, a weekend retreat, or a multi-family compound, this 72-acre tract delivers the space, natural features, and flexibility to bring your vision to life in one of Franklin County's most peaceful rural settings.*Do NOT access property without a licensed NC real estate agent, call for showing* Property Features: - 9 Miles north of Spring Hope - 18 Minutes from 64 for easy access to Raleigh and Rocky Mount - 15 Minutes to Louisbourg - A deeded restrictive covenant will be in place soon, and will restrict mobile homes from being placed on property.