Beautiful trout stream! The store was known as Coy Ham Store. The road is even named after him. He sold axes, saws, plow parts, horseshoes, canned goods, cured meats and other grocery items. Locals would gather wild ginseng, elder flowers and other herbs to sell to the store. There is a garage between the store and the house where Mr. Ham would sugar cure hams. The house was built in 1944. It is located on 8.23 acres in Lansing, North Carolina. The property isn’t far from local amenities in Lansing, the Creeper Trail, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Virginia and the New River. There is an additional 578 square feet in the house that is not included in the total. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,029 square feet. $365,000
Contact Jeff Dollar with Realty One Group Results: 828-406-0355
From the Zillow listing:
Own a Piece of Ashe County History – Home, Storefront, and Trout Stream on 8+ Acres Nestled in the serene beauty of Northwestern Ashe County, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to own the historic Coy Ham store and residence, set alongside the bold, clear waters of Little Horse Creek—a native trout stream great for fishing and relaxation. This charming 8.225-acre parcel includes a classic store building, an original garage once used for sugar-curing hams, and a cozy home that once belonged to the store owner. With a little TLC, the residence could easily be transformed into your dream mountain getaway. The home features hardwood floors throughout and boasts 1,029 heated square feet on the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a central den/sitting area offering another 578 square feet (not included in the heated total due to lack of heat source). Enjoy easy public road access and a convenient 15-minute drive to Lansing, where you’ll find shopping, dining, and the popular Lansing Creeper Trail Park—complete with walking trails, a modern playground, and access to Big Horse Creek, one of North Carolina’s top delayed-harvest trout streams. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is also just a short drive to the New River, Whitetop, VA, and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering endless tubing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and mountain adventure. Whether you’re looking for a historic homestead, a unique investment opportunity, or a tranquil retreat with unmatched natural beauty, this property offers it all in the heart of the High Country.
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