Badenyon Ranch - 750+ Acre Family Compound - Union Grove, NC

About This Property

Badenyon Ranch is a 750+ acre private retreat in the Yadkin Valley AVA, where the land itself is the centerpiece. Miles of ATV trails weave through rolling fields and mature forests, three stocked ponds provide excellent fishing, and Hunting Creek traces the property’s perimeter. With a main lodge, two guest cottages, and a caretaker’s quarters, this is a true multi-generational compound designed for family, recreation, and self-sufficient living.

The Lodge

The lodge is built for both comfort and entertaining, featuring a two-story foyer, an expansive dining room, and a welcoming living space anchored by a stone fireplace. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top-tier appliances, including a Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator, dual Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, and a wine and beverage center. A flagstone-covered porch extends the living space outdoors, complete with a built-in gas grill, burner, and a wood-burning fireplace. The attached caretaker’s quarters offer a private living area, full kitchen, bedroom, and bath.

Quail Cottage

Quail Cottage includes one bedroom, a loft bedroom, 1.5 baths, a kitchenette, and a wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy countless hours rocking on the front porch in this secluded getaway. The cottage also features a basement with a wood-burning fireplace, ideal for a bonus room, home gym, vehicle parking, or additional storage.

Rabbit Cottage

Rabbit Cottage mirrors the charm of Quail Cottage with a rocking chair porch, one bedroom, a loft bedroom, 1.5 baths, a kitchenette, and a wood-burning fireplace. Together, the two cottages provide comfortable, independent accommodations for extended family and guests.

The Land

The 750+ acre parcel includes:

• Miles of ATV trails through rolling fields and mature forests
• Three stocked ponds for fishing
• Hunting Creek along the property perimeter
• High-fenced garden and vineyard producing blueberries, blackberries, muscadine grapes, apples, pears, and figs
• Beehives supporting honey production
• Three farm equipment storage buildings
• A 15-run dog kennel with care room
• A seven-acre fenced dog exercise area
• A recirculating brook with waterfalls flowing into the pond
• A restored historic tobacco barn serving as the pump house

Infrastructure

Every residence on the property is supported by backup generator power, underground utilities, fiber optic internet, and an irrigation system. A gated entrance leads to a mile-long drive, revealing expansive mountain views, open pastures, and wooded groves before arriving at the main lodge.

Location

Badenyon Ranch is located in Union Grove, North Carolina, in the heart of the Yadkin Valley AVA wine region. The property is just 10 minutes from I-77, providing easy access to Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and the Blue Ridge Mountains while maintaining complete privacy behind its gated entrance.

Investment Notes

A property of this scale and quality is an increasingly rare find. The combination of 750+ acres, four residences, productive agricultural land, recreational amenities, and full backup infrastructure offers limitless potential as a legacy family compound, corporate retreat, or conservation holding in one of North Carolina’s most unspoiled natural settings.