194 Tamarack Lane
5Bedrooms/4.5Bathrooms/4,786squarefeet
Welcome to Devonshire Farm, an exceptional 24-acre equestrian estate offering a perfect blend of luxury, function, and thoughtful updates throughout. This 5BR/4.5BA, 4,703 sq ft custom home is nestled among rolling pastures and woods with direct access to the Walthour-Moss Foundation. Built in 1995 and extensively renovated between 2005-2020, the property features 12 acres of fenced pasture, a scenic pond, andprofessionallylandscapedgroundswithhardscaping,asaltwaterpool,andTrek-deckeddocks.
Equestrian amenities include a 6-stall barn (12x14 ft stalls) with fans, Dutch doors, wash stall, feed/laundry rooms, fly system, and 700 sq ft guest quarters. Enjoy a 100 x 200 foot fully fenced riding arena with gazebo, a covered 50 ft round pen with GGT footing and lighting, 10 paddocks, 5 run-ins, covered shavings bin, and a walk-up manure bin.A40x50 insulated workshop with loft and a 20x25 foot equipmentpolebarncompletetheutilityofferings.
The home's spacious interior is rich with custom upgrades—refinished hardwood floors, high-end kitchen appliances, large island, wine bar, and LED lighting throughout. The open-concept living/dining/kitchen connects seamlessly to a screened porch and multiple patios. The owner's suite offers a spa-like bath, private study, and extensive closet space. Guest suites feature remodeled baths, plantation shutters, built-ins, and barn views.Additional highlights include a game room with full kitchen, updated windows and doors, new roof, gutters, and Starlink. This turnkey horse property has been meticulously maintained andthoughtfullyimprovedforbothequestrianperformanceandeverydayenjoyment.
Overview
Patio
Special Features
194TamarackLane
• BuiltIn1995WithRenovations/AdditionsIn2005,2010,2017,2019,And2020.
• 24Acres,Including12AcresOfFencedPastures,Pond,House,GroundsAndWoods
• 10FencedPaddocks,5RunInSheds,100FtBy200FtRidingArenaWithGazeboThat IsFullyFencedAnd50FtCoveredAndLightedRoundPen.
• 5Br/4.5ba/4703SquareFeet
• 6StallBarn(12x14FtStalls)BuiltIn2010/2011With700SgFootGuestQuarters, WashStallAndFeedRoom
• 40x50InsulatedWorkshopWith2RollUpDoorsAnd40x20FtInteriorLoftForDry StorageAndHideawayStairs
• AccessToWalthourMossFoundation
• WellLandscaped,ImprovedAndMaintained
• HardscapingIncludingPorches,SwimmingPoolAndPondDocks
• WalkUpManureBinAndCoveredShavingStorage
• CoveredFrontPorchAndService/FriendsEntrance
• ScreenedPorchThatIsAccessibleFromKitchen,FamilyRoomAndExteriorStoopAnd
• BackPatioAccessibleFromMasterSuite,Living/DiningRoomAndScreenedPorch
• LargeMasterSuiteConfiguration
Kitchen
• OpenToLivingAndDiningRoom
• LargeIslandWithLargeSinkAndBreakfastBar
• NewerHighEndAppliancesPutInIn2020(6BurnerStove,Grill&DoubleOven), MicrowaveDrawer,Refrigerator.
• LargeTransomWindowsAndFrenchDoorToScreenedPorch
• RefinishedWoodFloors
• RecessedAndPendantLightingAndUnderCabinetAndUpperCabinetLedLights.
• WineBarWithBuiltInWineFridgeAndGlassFrontUpperCabinets
LivingRoom
• Remodeled2019/2020
• BrickFireplaceWithGasPropaneFireplaceWithFan.
• RecessedLighting
• RefinishedWoodFloors
• NewIn2020TransomWindowsAndLargeFrenchDoorsToBackPatioEntry
• FoyerWithCoatClosetAndPowderRoom
• RefinishedWoodFloors
South/MasterWing
MasterBedroom
• MasterBedroomWithCeilingFan,RefinishedWoodFloors,NewerFrenchDoor(2020) To BackPatio
• 14X8FootMasterHallWithLinenCloset,BuiltInWardrobeAndLarge8ftX8ftWalk In Closet
• Private13’X18’StudyWithBuildInDeskAndCabinets,WindowSeat,VaultedCeiling, New
TransomWindowsAndFrenchDoors(2020)WithAccessToSeparatePatio
• RemodeledMasterBathroom13’X13’ (2020)WithLargeGlassShower,Freestanding Air
JetTub,PrivateCommode,AndDoubleSinksWithBuiltInStorage.
NorthWing:
• PantryWithBuiltInShelvesAndLaundryRoomWithBuiltInCabinetsAndSinceAre ConvenientlyLocatedNextToKitchen
• CoveredStoopToService/FriendsEntrance
• MudRoomWithClosetAndTwoBuiltInDropZones
• Wainscoting
• WoodTileFloors
• FamilyRoomWithBuiltInCabinetsAndAccessToScreenedPorch
• 21’x23’GameroomWithFullKitchen,BuiltInCabinetsAndRoomOverlooksPool Area.
FrontGuestSuite15’X12’
• NewWindows(2020)AndRefinishedWoodFloors
• CeilingFanAndRecessedLighting
• EnSuiteRemodeledBathWithTileFloorsAndDecorativeTiledShower.
• BarnView
• PlantationShutters
Bedroom#3/GuestSuite14’X12’
• WalkInCloset
• EnSuiteBathroomWithTileFloorAndDecorativeShower/Tub
• BuiltInShelvesAndWindowSeat
• TransomWindowsAndPlantationShutters
Bedrooms#413’X14’ȁ’X15’
• BuiltInBenches,BookcasesAndDesks
• DoubleDoorClosets
• JackAndJillBathroomWithTileFloorsAndDoubleSinks,PrivateRoomFor CommodeAnd ShowerWithDecorativeTile
• TransomWindowsWithPlantationShutters
Barn
• BrickAndWoodPillarsOnFrontCoveredPatio
• Beautiful,SoaringCeilingsWithAisleFans/Lights
• RubberMattedWashStallWithH/CWater,HeatLampsAndFans
• RubberMatted12’X14’StallsWithFansAndWaterToEachStall
• DutchDoorsInEachStallOnOutsideShedRowAisleForEasyInAndOut.
• Laundry/FeedRoom
• SurroundSound
• PyranhaFlySystem
• GuestQuartersWith1br/1ba/DenAndKitchen/TackRoom
TamarackImprovementsSince2019
HomeImprovements
• RemodelFamilyRoom2019/2020 -RemoveFireplace,RepairRoof,RemoveWalls, ReconfigureRoom/InstallGasFireplaceWithBrickSurround.
• ReplacePatioDoorAcrossBackOfHome(3Sets)AndWindowsGuestRoom
• FullKitchenRemodel-AllNewCabinets,NewAppliances,AddedBarAndWine Fridge,Tile BacksplashAndNewKitchenIslandWithSink/GarbageDisposal.
• MainBathroomRemodel,NewGlassShower,AirJetFreestandingSoakingTub,New Sinks, Facucets, GraniteCountertopAndTileFloor.
• GuestBathroomRemodel-NewShowerWithTile,Vanity,ToiletAndNewTileFloor
• KitchenetteBuilt InGameroom: NewCabinets,Sink,GasStove,MicrowaveAnd Refrigerator.
• RefinishHardwoodFloorsThroughoutHome
• PaintedExteriorAndInterior
• UpdatedLightingToLedThroughoutHome
• RetiledBackPatioOfHouse
• ReplacedOlderSideOfHomeRoof
• NewDryer
• InstalledStarlinkSatellite
• InstalledGutterGuardsWholeHouse
BarnImprovements
• GradingAndInstallOf100FtBy200FtRidingArena,Rubber/SandFooting,Drainage, FullyFenced
• InstalledCovered50FtRoundpen,GgtFooting,LightingForArenaAndObservation Deck
• ReplacedLightingInsideAndOutsideBarnWithLED,InstalledGeneratorConnection ToRunInBarn
• Landscaping
• CreatedGravelPathToRingWithGardenFountain
• PlantedGardenOutsideBarnAndUnderTrees
• PlantedHedgeLeadingToRoundpen
• PlantedHedgeWellPumpHouse
• CarolinaHorseParkPaintedPonyWithLandscapingAroundStatue.
• BuiltArbor(Grapes)AndPlantingsAroundPassThroughEntranceToRindingRing
• InstalledCoveredShavingsBinAndRepairedManureBin(CementBlockRebuild)
• InstalledGazeboAtMainRidingRing
• NewWashingMachineInBarn
• RepairAndReplaceGuttersOnBarn
FarmImprovements
• Replaced3BoardFencingThroughoutTheFarm
• PoolImprovements
• ConvertedToSaltWaterPool
• NewPoolLinerInstalled
• PoolPump
• RepairedPoolDeck
• ReplacedWellPumpByHouse(RunsPoolAndShopWater)
• Landscaping
• PlantingsAroundPool
• FruitTreesAndPrivacyPlantsOnNeighborsFenceline,DripIrrigation
• BackyardPlantedFlowerBedsBehindHouse
• StorageShed -Installed10FtBy16FtStorageShedByPool
• PoleBarnForEquipment-Installed20FtBy25ftPoleBarnByFarmShop
• Shop-NewMetalRoof,ReplacedInternalAndExternalLighting,InstalledOutlets, AddedGutterGuards
• DrivewayAndParkingAreas-Grading,AddedDrainageAndNewGravel
• InstalledMainEntranceGateWithRemoteControls,ElectricGateOpener
• FencedInSideYardForDogRun
• RebuiltDocksAtPondUsingTrekDecking
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Aerial View
-Imaginewoodlandswheretimehasstoodstillandwhere natureisprotectedandwillneverfallvictimtobulldozersandconcrete.Imagineaplace wheretheenvironmentispreservedandexistsasasanctuaryforwildlifeandenjoymentfor mankind.Suchaparadiseexiststoday.
TheWalthour-MossFoundationwasestablisheduponthedeathofWilliamO."Pappy" MosstoensurethepreservationoftheopenlandthatheandVirginiaWalthourMossso treasured.TheFoundationislocatedintheSandhillsofNorthCarolina,onemilefromthe townofSouthernPines.Itoccupiesover4000acres,virtuallyunspoiledbyprogressand development.
TheFoundationwasoriginallyknownforitsequestrianuse,whichcontinuestoattract world-classridersanddriverstoitssandylanesandtrails.However,theimplementationof properSilvacultureandecologicalpracticeshasmadetheWalthour-MossFoundationatrue environmentalpreserve.Thealmostextinctred-cockadedwoodpeckerismakingastrong comebackontheseprotectedlands.Theirhabitatsaretaggedforstudyandmonitoringby naturalists.Thelandisalsohometomanyothervarietiesofbirds,deer,raccoons,opossums, redandgreyfoxes,andrarefoxsquirrels.
TheimportanceofTheWalthour-MossFoundationcannotbeoverstatedandeveryyearits existencebecomesmorecritical.Asacreafteracreofunspoiledlandbecomescoveredwith homes,shoppingcenters,factories,androads,thereislessandlesslandwhichisso desperatelyneededfornaturalpurposes.Asanexample,inthespringof2005,theNorth CarolinaDepartmentofTransportationtransferred180acresofenvironmentallysensitive landnorthofAikenRoadtothecareofTheWalthour-MossFoundation.Intransferringthis landtotheFoundation'scare,theNCDOTfoundtheFoundationtobe"goodstewardsofthe environmentandtheappropriateentitytocareforthisspecialpieceofproperty."
