777 S River Rd

Tryon, NC 28782

$2,695,000
Price
6
Beds
6,829 Sq. Ft.
$395 / Sq. Ft.
6,829
Sq. Ft.
$395
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to The Hayloft, a rare and romantic estate from a more gracious era—built in 1946 by Carter Brown, the man whose influence helped shape Tryon into the equestrian community it is today. Brown's hand still shows in every corner. Heart pine floors, hand-hewn beams, a stone fireplace anchoring the living room, paneled walls that only deepen with time and this remains one of the few original homes he built. Eighty years on, it reads like the source material for Hunting Country itself, it is heritage...Welcome to The Hayloft, a rare and romantic estate from a more gracious era—built in 1946 by Carter Brown, the man whose influence helped shape Tryon into the equestrian community it is today. Brown's hand still shows in every corner. Heart pine floors, hand-hewn beams, a stone fireplace anchoring the living room, paneled walls that only deepen with time and this remains one of the few original homes he built. Eighty years on, it reads like the source material for Hunting Country itself, it is heritage and an invitation into a life of tradition, elegance, and the enduring rhythm of equestrian living

Twenty-four acres run across pasture, woods, and gentle slope, with stunning year-round mountain views and a serene creek along the lower edge. The property functions as a true compound, 3 separate residences sit thoughtfully placed for privacy and rhythm. The 3-bedroom main home opens into rooms that feel collected rather than decorated, with vaulted ceilings, beams that have held their line for eight decades, and a primary suite organized around its own fireplace. The renovated kitchen carries the load for both holiday cooking and Tuesday morning coffee, with a gas range, double oven, beverage refrigerator, generous island, and a walk-in pantry sized for people who actually cook. Open floorplan flow runs from the kitchen through the dining room and into a family room and den, both with fireplaces of their own. Sunday dinners and quiet weekday breakfasts find their own rhythms in the same set of rooms. The primary suite sits behind its own fireplace, with a walk-in closet, an updated bath, and the kind of stillness that only old houses on private acreage can offer. The two-bedroom plus office/flex, two-and-a-half-bath guest house is a proper residence in its own right at 3,427 square feet, with full kitchen, two-car garage, an expansive lower level, and a back deck that opens to the property. Long-term rental, extended family, or staff: it earns its keep all three ways. A pool house with a one-bedroom apartment ties to the indoor pool and entertaining bar, adding a third option for staff, family, or additional income. Total interior space exceeds 6,750 square feet across the three homes. A whole-house generator, high-speed internet, and ductless mini-split climate control bring the historic bones up to modern working order. Current ownership has invested in upgrades over the past two years. Outside, front and rear porches run the length of the main house, framing year-round mountain views and the kind of long, slow sunsets that earned this part of the Carolinas its reputation. Complete with a 4-stall center-aisle barn with half bath, wash rack, hay storage, and tack room. A 2-stall shed row barn. A 2-stall run-in shed, 8 fenced paddocks across 12 acres of pasture and slope. The covered Morton arena measures 192 by 66 feet, with lights, European walls, and sand and rubber footing. The property connects directly to the FETA trail system for miles of trail riding and Tryon International Equestrian Center is approximately 20 minutes away. The location pulls its weight for owners who travel. Hendersonville is about 30 minutes north and Asheville roughly 45. Spartanburg and Greenville both sit under 45 minutes south, with downtown Greenville's food and arts scene a regular weekend draw. GSP and Asheville Regional airports come in at 35 to 45 minutes for domestic travel. Charlotte Douglas Airport is approximately 90 minutes. The Hayloft is rare not because it is historic and not because it is large, but because there are only a handful of original Carter Brown homes with equestrian amenities that you will ever find. A property this stitched into the history of Tryon does not come up often, and rarely twice in one generation.
  1. Listed by Debra Minnick • Blackstream International Real Estate, LLC
    P: (864)-404-8295 C: (864)-404-8295 debra@blackstreaminternational.com
  2. Listed by Damian Hall • Ivester Jackson Blackstream
    P: (828)-817-2046 C: (828)-817-2046 dh@damianhallgroup.com

Property Details for 777 South River Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 06:59 PM

Property Details for 777 South River Road

StatusActive
MLS #4377505
Days on Market30
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1946
Lot Size24.05 AC / 1,047,618 SF
CountyPolk County
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Building Information for 777 South River Road

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size24.05 AC / 1,047,618 SF

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$13,429

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Property Information for 777 South River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.202035
  • Latitude: 35.211131
  • Directions: GPS is accurate.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,467,794.00
  • Parcel Number: P62-11
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: 2-Car Garage Main Home 2-Car Garage Detached
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3402.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 3207
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 195
  • Sq Ft Other: 1002.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 3427.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 6829.0
  • Lot Features: Green Area, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Deed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Restrictions Description: Deed restrictions do not allow the property to be subdivided
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Hot Tub, Livestock Run In, Other - See Remarks
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced, Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Indoor
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: Arena covered, Barn, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Pasture, Tack Room, Wash Rack
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Hay Storage, Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Connected, Guest House, Main Level, Separate Entrance, Separate Kitchen Facilities, Separate Living Quarters, Separate Utilities
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 777 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4377505

$2,695,000—
May 1, 2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4316725

$2,727,000—
Mar 4, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4316725

$2,747,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4377505

$2,695,000
05/01/2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4316725

$2,727,000
03/04/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4316725

$2,747,999

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 777 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand$591,000Additions$1,876,794Total$2,467,794
Tax Record2025$13,116 ($1,093 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,462 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,462 SqFtLot Size1,047,618 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1965CountyPOLKAPNP62-11Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 777 South River Road

This home is within Polk County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sunny View Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Polk County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Polk County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Saluda Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sunny View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Polk County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Polk County High School
Public9 to 12

Saluda Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 777 South River Road, Tryon, NC 28782

777 South River Road is a single family home for sale in Tryon, NC 28782. This property was listed for sale on May 3, 2026 by Blackstream International Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $2,695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on June 27, 2022. This listing's school district is Polk County School District. Nearby schools include Sunny View Elementary School, Polk County Middle School and Polk County High School. 777 South River Road is a 6-bed, 9-bath, 6,829 sqft single family home built in 1946.

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