The first thing that stays with you after a walk through this property is the wraparound porch — a full 360-degree veranda that puts pond and creek views on constant rotation. Perched above a stocked pond and set amid rolling hardwoods and pines, this log-constructed lodge (2,274 sf) was built in 2001 and wears its rustic character well: metal roof, exposed beams, a wood-burning stove and generous covered outdoor living that extends your season far beyond what the calendar suggests.
This is not just a house on acreage; it’s a working recreational property. Over 120 acres of managed timber and trails lead to 350 feet of Thicketty Creek frontage, several smaller tributaries and a stocked pond — features that bring abundant deer, turkey and waterfowl to your doorstep. A gated gravel drive announces the privacy of the site, and a powered 20' x 35' detached workshop with a garage bay provides practical support for equipment, ATV storage and estate maintenance.
Inside, the lodge balances rustic finishes with functional comfort. The main level centers around an open living area warmed by a wood stove and served by central air and a heat pump. There are two bedrooms and three baths, plus a partially finished lower level that offers clear potential to create additional living quarters, a guest wing, or a dedicated gear room for hunting and fishing seasons. Systems are conventional for a rural property — well water and septic service the home, with electric connected — and prospective buyers should verify these utilities during inspection.
Location-wise, this property is quietly rural yet accessible: about 6 miles to downtown Gaffney for groceries and dining, and roughly 5.5 miles to Cherokee National Golf Club for regular play. The land’s rolling topography, water features and trail network create a private backdrop for weekend retreats, year-round living or small-scale recreational enterprise. The 2014 sale at $420,000 and the current list at $1,200,000 reflect the premium buyers place on water access, privacy and acreage in Cherokee County.
Please note: preliminary analysis flags several items for verification — lot boundaries and survey, well and septic condition, and inspection of the detached workshop and other improvements. Those verifications are recommended prior to contract. If you’ve been searching for a genuine Upstate South Carolina retreat — one that pairs a genuine rustic lodge with substantial water frontage and workshop utility — schedule a showing to feel how the property’s scale and seclusion change your sense of home.