The 54-acre equestrian estate features a turnkey 16,000-square-foot home, 12-stall barn, three riding arenas and a vineyard

Featuring a 16,000-square-foot custom home, three riding arenas and a 12-stall barn inspired by old world Europe, Circle Creek Estate is an equestrian paradise. This magnificent home, set on 54 acres against the foothills of South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, is now on the market for $22 million – making it what is believed to be the highest priced residential listing in South Carolina history.  

Listed by Damian Hall of Blackstream® | Christie’s International Real Estate, Circle Creek features fully bespoke construction, thoughtful touches, and every amenity a luxury homeowner could want. Built in 2013 to resemble an English estate, the home features six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and four powder rooms; soaring 25-foot-high ceilings in many rooms; custom stone mantels and fireplaces throughout the home; and amenities including a home theater, outdoor kitchen, network-controlled lighting and security systems, a lower-level pub, and an elevator. The estate is being sold completely turnkey, with all furniture, artwork and equipment included in the sale.

The attention to detail at Circle Creek is evident in the eclectic combination of materials sourced from around the world, including a streetlamp from Central Park, stone planters from the Great Wall of China, and reclaimed cobblestones from a street in Pittsburgh. The home features a roof made of blue slate originally harvested from Pennsylvania’s Chapman Quarry, which began operations in the 1850s.

The home’s interior is inspired by the English manors of the Cotswold District, with nods to the owner’s passion for the equestrian life found in design touches throughout – from a patina-kissed copper sculpture of a horse in a hallway to the Black Horse sign behind the lower-level bar, which hung in an English pub during the 19^th Century.

On the main level, the great room is surrounded by arched doors that open to a terrace and courtyard. One of the most unique features of the estate, the floor of the great room is on a lift, which can be lowered into a storage area, where furniture can be swapped out to configure the room for different uses or events.

The chef’s kitchen has an elegant farmhouse feel, with a coffered ceiling and vent hood made from Longleaf pine beams salvaged from the historic Clifton Mill in Ohio, one of the largest water-powered grist mills still in existence. Travertine stone countertops, along with a custom Lacanche range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, create the perfect space for the most discerning chef.

The primary suite is also on the main level and features an ensuite bath with a fireplace and soaking tub. Two walk-in closets, a private gym and steam room round out the amenities of the living quarters.

The second floor acts as the guest level and offers two bedrooms with ensuite baths on one end of the residence and two apartment suites with private entrances on the other end. The home’s lower level evokes the feeling of an Old World European pub, featuring reclaimed wooden beams, leather furniture and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

Equestrians will enjoy three large arenas – one for warming up, one for dressage and another for jumping - and a 12-stall horse barn, thoughtfully designed with stalls from Lucas Equine, one of the world’s top horse stall manufacturers. In addition, the estate is just 45 minutes away from Tryon International Equestrian Center, host to numerous international-level tournaments.  

The grounds are a mixture of rolling pastures, extensively landscaped and hardscaped areas, two ponds, a vineyard and an orchard. A non-denominational chapel, which has been primarily used for hosting family gatherings, is also located on the property.

“Circle Creek Estate is unlike any home I’ve ever seen in my career,” said Hall. “The level of luxury, the attention to detail, the quality of the materials, the sheer beauty of the home and the grounds – it’s all unprecedented in our market.”

The estate is a short drive to downtown Greenville and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Recently named one of Conde Nast’s best small cities and featured on “60 Minutes” as a top relocation destination, Greenville is known for its farm-to-table restaurant scene, proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a 32-acre park that runs through downtown.  

“The location is another unique feature of this estate,” Hall added. “Typically, you’re going to be an hour outside of the city to get this type of acreage with equestrian amenities. Here, you’re 15 minutes from Whole Foods, close to country clubs and 20 minutes from the heart of Greenville. But you still feel like you’re in the country.”

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