2590 Airport Rd, Marion, NC 28752

This is a one-of-a-kind mountain estate that pairs residential comfort with genuine aviation infrastructure. Perched on 14.52 private acres with expansive Blue Ridge views, the cedar-sided home (approx. 3,595 SF) was designed to capture volume and drama — the open great room centers on a double-sided, floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace and cathedral ceilings that give the main living spaces a distinct sense of scale. The gourmet kitchen is appointed for serious cooking: gas cooktop, double wall ovens, large center island with seating and a bright breakfast area that flows to the great room for entertaining.

Practical finishes include durable LVP flooring throughout, skylights, central heat-pump HVAC with central air, ceiling fans and a main-level bedroom, bath and laundry for single-level living. An enclosed unheated room on the main level provides a perfect pet room, mudroom or large pantry. Downstairs, the unfinished basement and garage area conceal features tailored to hobbyists: a walk-in gun safe room and a private shooting range — unique amenities for a property of this type.

The crown jewel is the massive 11,700-square-foot hangar/shop with apron and direct taxi access to Marion’s Shiflet Field (3,400' grass runway) — a true aviator’s paradise. The hangar/shop delivers almost limitless storage, workshop and collector-space options (aircraft maintenance, restoration or equipment storage). The site also offers fenced pasture areas ready for animals and a dedicated vegetable garden for year-round growing.

This offering is ideal for a pilot, aircraft collector, maker or buyer seeking a private mountain retreat with serious workspace. The property is listed at $800,000 — a rare opportunity to combine a finished residence with a large aviation facility in a peaceful mountain setting. Call Polly Leadbetter at Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James for a private showing and additional hangar specifications.

The property sits along Airport Road just outside Marion in a quiet rural corridor dominated by small acreage parcels, pasture and woodlands. The immediate area clusters around Shiflet Field and supports a mix of aviators, hobby farmers and buyers seeking privacy. Downtown Marion (a short drive) provides restaurants, groceries, and local services; larger retail and interstate access are located along the I-40 corridor to the north.