2725 Benson Hardee RoadBenson, NC 27504

Description

A Rare Legacy Estate Offering Extraordinary Beauty and Opportunity: Encompassing approximately 40 picturesque acres centered around a stunning private pond, this distinctive estate brings together natural beauty, meaningful improvements, privacy, and exceptional versatility. The pond serves as a captivating focal point, reflecting the western evening sky and creating a memorable backdrop across the landscape. Currently home to an established wedding and event venue, the estate has been thoughtfully developed for celebrations and gatherings while retaining the character, acreage, and versatility to inspire an entirely different vision for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a private family compound, equestrian estate, boutique hospitality destination, luxury event venue, therapeutic riding center, agricultural retreat, or income-producing investment, the setting lends itself to a remarkable range of possibilities, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. At the heart of the estate stand two impressive heated and cooled custom timber-frame barns, designed by Sand Creek Post & Beam. Distinctive post-and-beam construction, substantial exposed timbers, and enduring craftsmanship give each structure an architectural presence far beyond that of a traditional agricultural barn. Each features a loft with kitchenette, full bathroom, and closet space, while abundant windows frame sweeping views of the fields and pond. On the main level, each barn also offers multi-stall restroom facilities with accessible accommodations, thoughtfully designed to support larger gatherings and hospitality use. The primary barn is distinguished by a full kitchen equipped with range, sink, refrigerator, and ice machine, while the companion barn offers an additional kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Together, these beautifully crafted structures and the extensive improvements already in place provide exceptional flexibility for continued use or future adaptation. Beyond the barns, open fields, a hay field still harvested today, developed grounds, and the pond come together to create a distinctive landscape with an enduring connection to the land. Its peaceful country setting belies its accessibility, with I-40 and I-95 providing connections to Raleigh, the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, and beyond, as well as an easy route toward North Carolina's coast. Estates combining this scale, architectural character, craftsmanship, natural setting, and versatility are increasingly rare. Whether preserving what has been so carefully created or reimagining the property for generations to come, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward an extraordinary North Carolina legacy. Please note: Select images have been digitally enhanced, virtually staged, and/or created using AI to illustrate potential uses or design concepts. Such images are conceptual representations only and may not reflect the property's current condition or existing improvements.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Farm

Year built

2018

Living area

8,507 Sq Ft

Lot size

40.06 acres

Lot dimensions

NOTE: comprised of 3 parcels total

Zoning

RAG

Days on market

52

MLS^® Listing#

10189232

Property Features

Interior

Beamed Ceilings · Ceiling Fan(s) · Natural Woodwork · Storage

Appliances

Bar Fridge · Electric Water Heater · Free-Standing Electric Range · Ice Maker · Refrigerator

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air · Heat Pump

Heating

Electric · Heat Pump

Flooring

Concrete · Hardwood

Parking

Circular Driveway · Gravel · Unpaved

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup · Inside · Lower Level · Washer Hookup · See Remarks

Patio

Covered · Front Porch · Side Porch

Fencing

Electric · Fenced · Wood

Lot features

Agricultural · Cleared · Irregular Lot · Level · Many Trees · Native Plants · Rectangular Lot · Views · Waterfront · See Remarks

Construction

Board & Batten Siding · Wood Siding · See Remarks

Foundation

Slab · Other · See Remarks

Roof

Metal

Security

Fire Alarm · Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

See Remarks

Utilities

Underground Utilities

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Johnston - Benson Elementary

Middle

Johnston - Benson Middle

High

Johnston - South Johnston High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$8,219Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$1,294,290

Parcel number

01D07026E

Directions

From Raleigh: Take 40E toward Benson/Wilmington. Take exit 325 onto NC-242 toward Benson. Turn Right onto NC-242. Turn Right onto Tarheel Road. Turn Right onto NC-50. Turn Left onto Pleasant Hill Church Road. Turn Left onto Benson Hardee Road. Property will be on your right - approximately .9 mile.