160 Forestville Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Remarks: Paradise Found! This incredible property located in Travelers Rest is something you have to see to believe! Over 58 acres including 4 ponds, 9 waterfalls, a 200 ft stream, 2 natural creeks and over a mile of walking trails provides you with your own tranquil escape from the busy outside world. Once you experience the connection with nature, it will have a magical effect on your senses and bring you closer to making your dreams come true! DETAILS: 58.58 acres. 267' road frontage, secluded 1500' graveled driveway to entrance of water features, additional 1000' exit road. Endless possibilities for one or multiple home sites. Approx 3100' frontage along Armstrong Creek. A second smaller creek runs perpendicular to Armstrong Creek across property width. LOCATION: Travelers Rest (TR), SC. Downtown TR minutes away. 15 minutes to downtown Greenville, 5 minutes to Swamp Rabbit Trail, Furman University and Green Valley Golf Course. UTILITIES: Water and underground power on site. Well produces 30+ gallons/minute, has insulated well cover, and 3 frost free water hydrants around pond features. MORE INFO: 2 stone bridges over middle of creek, Over a mile of walking trails, Parklike setting just below pond area, Wildlife habitat! An abundance of deer and turkey and yes your occasional bear. PONDS: 3 years of planning, design and boulder selection (over 500 tons). 80,000 gallon naturalistic pond with 35' dock, marina style dock rope and wharf light. Another pond across the road with split stream and waterfalls which disappears under road into 80,000 gallon pond. 10' waterfall. Over 100 tons of boulders/stone to create this multi-tiered waterfall. 10' fall in the middle with two separate falls coming around each side. Stepping Stones go across the pond to the boulder steps and walkway atop the feature. Final feature includes a 200’ split stream with multiple waterfalls into large kidney-shaped pond. Stepping Stones take you across the crystal clear pond to the shaded grill and picnic area. This vantage point is nestled in between the stream and 10' waterfall. All ponds have underwater lighting and landscape lighting. Stream was designed to mimic a mountain stream. All ponds equipped with aerators. 50+ Koi in natural pond. Many 30-50' trees were brought in to strategically surround pond areas: Bald Cypress, Deodar Cedars, several varieties of Japanese Maples, Overcup Oaks, Black Gums, Dogwood, Redbud, Serpentine Cherry, Lotus, Big Leaf Magnolia, Japanese White Pine. Most all have drip irrigation. Rope lighting around picnic area, 10 different species of ornamental grasses, perennial garden, custom-built pergola with swing, pathways, garden art, bird bathes, benches and statues. Mature aquatic pond plants - lilies, irises, pickerel rush, cattails just to name a few. WALKING TRAILS: This property is 5 minutes from Swamp Rabbit Trail so just imagine the possibilities of having your own private/scenic trail system in your own backyard!