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DOE RIVER FARM — ROAN MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
Plug & Play Hobby Farm + Home · Available May 10, 2026
$1,000–$1,300/mo · Long-term lease available · Email inquiries only
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Are you dreaming of a life on the land but don't want to start from scratch? This is it. A fully operational hobby farm in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee — move in and start farming the same week. Everything is here. Just bring yourself.
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THE HOME
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[*]3 bedrooms (1 master + 2 smaller) · 2 full bathrooms
[*]Fully renovated 18 months ago — new floors, countertops, doors, decks, full paint
[*]New Rinnai on-demand propane water heater · Gas range · New appliances
[*]Propane heat · Clean well water
[*]Stunning Appalachian mountain views from every window
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THE FARM — ALL INCLUDED
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Barn & Animals:
[*]Large 2-story barn with center aisle, 3 stalls, dedicated feed room, massive hay loft
[*]Oversized chicken coop (size of 2½ stalls) — 23 free-range chickens included, producing eggs from Day 1
[*]2 Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs included — bonded to the flock and property
Land & Paddocks:
[*]3 fully fenced paddocks — ready for goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, or horses
[*]Expandable to 4th paddock with just 75 feet of additional fencing
[*]Doe River frontage on the property boundary
[*]Access to additional 5-acre riverside pasture (by arrangement) for livestock expansion
Growing Infrastructure:
[*]"Doe River Aquaponics" greenhouse — 12 rock grow beds (4'x4' each), heated, all equipment included. Currently decommissioned but easy restart. Year-round growing potential.
[*]Second hoop greenhouse + established garden beds already in place
[*]12'x12' concrete pad with center drain — planned licensed meat processing shed
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INCOME OPPORTUNITIES
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[*]Glamping Yurt Management: Manage the on-site Airbnb/VRBO glamping yurt and earn a share of rental income — approx. $4,000–$5,000 gross per season (April–October, ~$100/night average)
[*]Farm Stand & Gift Shop (2027): The adjacent 20 acres is becoming a winery. When it opens, we plan a pottery and gift shop to capture agritourism traffic — tenant can sell farm-produced eggs, produce, meats, and value-added goods directly to visitors
[*]Egg sales: 23 hens producing daily — $6–8/dozen farm direct
[*]Aquaponics: Restart the greenhouse for year-round premium greens, herbs, and fish
[*]Farmers market / CSA: Established beds and infrastructure ready to scale
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW
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[*]The landowners are a retired couple who live on the property in the separate farmhouse. This is a shared-property arrangement — think good neighbors who know the land and want to travel freely
[*]Property is NOT for sale under any circumstances
[*]Tenant pays electric + propane in their own name
[*]Daily care of chickens and dogs is tenant responsibility
[*]Ideal move-in: May 10, 2026 (last frost date — full growing season from Day 1)
[*]Long-term lease (2–3 years) preferred for the right person
[*]Located minutes from Roan Mountain State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and Watauga Lake
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TO INQUIRE
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Send an email introducing yourself — who you are, your background, and why this opportunity speaks to you. Serious applicants will receive a full opportunity prospectus with income projections and details.
roanmountainglamping@gmail.com
273 Old Railroad Grade Rd · Roan Mountain, TN 37687
