103 Old Southside Rd, Saluda, NC 28773

About This Property

This one checks all the boxes. Tucked away on a peaceful and private 2.5-acre haven, this self sustaining homestead offers the perfect blend of rural serenity and modern convenience—just four minutes from Main Street Saluda. The home is large and lovely and with many recent updates and improvements, leaving nothing to worry about. Power loss? The propane Generac whole house generator has you covered. Expecting guests or expanding household? The 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms will accommodate everyone nicely. Natural disaster? No problem with the potential to grow and store your own food, heat and cook with wood, even hand pump the well in case zombies gnaw through the generator wires to the well pump. Don't just be prepared but savor the wood floors, high ceilings and plentiful windows which fill this warm home with natural light. The established organic garden grows countless varieties of fruits and vegetables. Medicinal herbs grow in the garden and back yard. The property also has a recently added metal carport/ garage, two storage buildings (one is perfect for storing tools and garden supplies and the other could serve as a workshop), a greenhouse structure, a hoop house for chickens, and a recently professionally built root cellar. A new deck wraps around the side into the back yard which features mature plantings. Bordered by protected trust land and near Twin Lakes (conserved Saluda Community Land Trust recreational property rich with natural beauty and wildlife). This property provides a self-reliant, self-sustaining lifestyle in a natural, tranquil setting filled with shade and songbirds. Chickens are named and do not convey. The home was built in 2006 with the following updates: New deck 2025, new architectural shingle roof 2022, new HVAC 2019, septic pumped and inspected 2022, metal garage installed 2022, deluxe wood burning stove with twin ovens, With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this inviting rural oasis offers the rare combination of comfort, functionality, and peaceful independence—an ideal retreat for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle just minutes from town. Enjoy the warm community spirit of small town Saluda and its local festivals, thriving community organizations and small, locally owned downtown businesses.

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