Horse Farm with 10-Stall Barn, Arena, and Five Paddocks on 12 Acres Near Lake Wylie
$950,000
Clover, South Carolina sits at the southwestern edge of York County, about 20 minutes from Lake Wylie's public boat ramps and 30 from uptown Charlotte — a location that still reads as genuine farm country while staying inside the reach of the city.
What you're looking at here is a working horse setup that someone built over time and built right — 10 12×12 stalls with a tack room, wash pit with hot water, and hay storage in the barn; five 25×12 run-in sheds, each with dedicated power and water in their own paddock; a 90×145 outdoor arena and a smaller indoor riding area for year-round use. The rear pasture fencing was recently replaced with electrobraid and new gates and posts. A 40×30 RV shed with a 50-amp hookup, a chicken coop, a workshop, and perimeter trails around the property round out the acreage. The 5-bedroom, 3-bath home — 3,595 sq ft, built in 1978 — runs full size and has a finished walk-out basement with a second kitchen, laundry, and fireplace that works as a self-contained guest suite or a multi-generational setup. A creek runs along the rear property line.
Listed at $950,000. Listing courtesy of Monica Faulkner, EXP Realty LLC Rock Hill.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
The creek along the rear property line is a landscape and livestock feature, not a domestic water supply — properties in this part of York County rely on private wells. Buyers should confirm well depth, yield, and water quality before closing; a water test is standard due diligence on rural Piedmont properties, where quality varies significantly by well depth and local geology. The five paddocks each have dedicated water lines, which should also be inspected for winterization and pressure reliability.
Crop & Income Potential
With 12 acres divided among the barn complex, five paddocks, and perimeter trails, there is limited ground for row crops — but the chicken coop is already in place, and any paddock not actively in equestrian use could support small livestock or a hay cutting. The Piedmont soils of York County support pasture grasses well; a soil test through the Clemson Extension office would give a baseline on pH and fertilization needs for anyone managing the pastures intensively.
Sustainability
A 1978 home at 3,595 sq ft warrants a full energy assessment before renovation — buyers should confirm the condition of HVAC, insulation, and windows. The walk-out basement with a second kitchen and laundry adds genuine flexibility for separate-zone living. South Carolina's climate supports year-round turnout, which reduces the labor intensity of horse keeping compared to colder regions, though summer heat stress on pasture grasses requires active management and a rotational grazing plan.
The Boundaries
Buyers should obtain a current survey before closing — the creek along the rear property line warrants precise boundary mapping to understand riparian rights and exact setbacks. York County zoning should be confirmed for any planned commercial equestrian use, additional structures, or subdivision. The property sits within the new Lake Wylie High School zone, which may indicate increasing development pressure in the surrounding area.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Clover is a working South Carolina town with a genuine downtown and a growing reputation as a family community in the greater Charlotte region. York County has seen significant population growth as Charlotte has expanded southward, but Clover maintains a distinct small-town character anchored by its schools and its proximity to Lake Wylie. Field Day Park, a large youth sports complex, is within walking distance of this property — an unusual neighbor for a horse farm, but a reminder of how close this land sits to the broader suburban fabric.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Clemson Extension maintains an office in York and offers equine management, pasture management, and small-farm programming directly relevant to a property of this type. Tractor Supply in Clover handles day-to-day farm supply. For specialized equine veterinary services and farrier access, proximity to the Charlotte metro is a practical advantage — the region supports a concentration of equine professionals that more isolated rural markets cannot match.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Lake Wylie, a Catawba River reservoir on the South Carolina–North Carolina border, is minutes away with public boat ramps, marinas, and fishing for largemouth bass and crappie. Crowders Mountain State Park is about 20 minutes north in Gaston County, NC, with rocky summit views and established hiking trails. Charlotte's extensive greenway network is accessible via a short drive for paved-path recreation alongside the farm's own perimeter trails.
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