Only 20 minutes North of Wilmington, just off I-40 is one of the most private equestrian facilities with a woodland setting that surpasses most in our area. This facility is perfect for any type of riding, breeding or training. Located down a ½ mile drive with a tree lined canopy is a 35-acre retreat. On site is a 49X39 custom horse barn, which includes 5 working stalls, a heated and cooled feed and tack room, hot and cold wash area with concrete floor and concrete isle. Stalls include mat flooring, corner fans, tongue and grove walls, Dutch door outside access, and covered porch overhangs. Each stall front is black iron with tong and grove accents, Yoke front door is a sliding roller system with aisle feed access. Ground level access to the upstairs residence is heated and cooled with half bath for easy access while working in the barn. Upstairs you will find an open floor plan that brings the beautiful outdoor woodland setting indoors. Off the great room is a spacious 12X16 deck overlooking the acreage perfect for outdoor entertainment of any kind. Galley style kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, pantry with built ins for storage. All the flooring is tile that looks like old bleached wide plank barn wood. Two bedrooms, walk in closets and dormer windows that bring lots of light into these spaces. Over size tile bath has custom oversize tiled shower dual vanity and water closet. The laundry is located upstairs in a closet. There is approximately 5 acres of fenced pasture areas with 3 rail fencing, electric fencing, running water and running sheds in all 3 paddocks. Onsite 1 acre pond that is surrounded by a coastal hay field. Ideal site for any single-family estate. Also on site are woodland trails and a quarter mile loping lane and a 50 plus foot round pen for training. All equipment on site is sold with the property. Photos show the residence furnished but is being sold unfurnished.