One of America’s most prominent Arabian equestrian farms is scheduled to be sold by Platinum Luxury Auctions without reserve on November 12th. Located just half an hour from Fayetteville, North Carolina, the 350 acre property includes an 11,000 square foot red-brick Georgian mansion. The property, called Butler Farm was previously listed for sale at $8 million USD, and includes amenities such as a 30,000+ square foot equestrian training facility.
Professional equestrians will benefit from a facility that include “offices, recreational areas, 66 stalls (plus 6 additional wash/grooming stalls), a dedicated breeding barn with 4 certified isolation stalls, a halter-schooling barn with open training area, a mare/isolation barn, 4 total arenas, and 2 large pasture shelters.” To house the farm’s much needed staff are 2 separate groom’s apartments in the barn’s upper-level living quarters. They include a 3-bedroom unit with 1 full bathroom and a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit.
The main Georgian residence includes just 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with highlights such as a two story foyer with marble flooring imported from Turkey. From the foyer guests can access a plethora of living spaces, including the parlor, formal dining room, and large living room that opens to an elegant terrace. On the main level there is a sumptuous guest suite with sitting area and a spa like bath. In addition to the main residence, Butler Farm includes a 5,000 square foot billiards room with elegant French doors that open to a rear courtyard, which is ideal for entertaining. The impressive property offers a plentiful supply of water via 6 deep wells, capable of caring for both livestock and the farm’s 10 ponds, 5 of which were professionally designed. An open air pavilion on site is the perfect backdrop for a family reunion or large gala.
The property is said to have been tediously maintained and enjoys technological features, such as video surveillance, as well as automated lights and irrigation. The beautifully landscape grounds benefit from a grand entrance and driveway lined with Crepe Myrtle trees. A bronze splash fountain surrounded by custom landscaping fronts the barn beside elegant bronze horse statues, modeled after actual, champion horses raised on-site.
Image Credit: Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty
