534 Ruritan Run Rd, Gate City, VA 24251

The Appalachian Stronghold: A Fortified Legacy of Artistry & Autonomy Address: 534 Ruritan Run Rd, Gate City, VA | Asking Price: $385,000 Tucked in a private valley between two rising peaks, this is a turnkey compound for those who demand independence without sacrificing craftsmanship. Experience a rare synergy of 19th-century grit and 2020 structural engineering in a setting offering a calm impossible to find in the modern world. Own a 23+ acre estate (subdivided into 2 strips from one mountain ridge to another ridge) with significant harvestable assets that offset your investment. The Heritage: Country Music Royalty Long held by the Peters family, the estate carries a connection to the nearby "First Family of Country Music. " Local lore suggests the Peters were cousins to June Carter Cash. Given the property’s proximity to the Carter Fold and the tight-knit nature of the clan, it is widely believed June and Johnny Cash themselves may have walked these grounds and found sanctuary within these walls. To own this stronghold is to own a piece of the cultural fabric that defined American music. The Residence: Reimagined for the Next Century The original 1890 farmhouse has been stripped to its bones, reinforced, and meticulously rebuilt to 2020 codes. It delivers a historic silhouette performing with the precision of a new build. Artisan Interiors: 1,656 SF (4 Bed/2 Bath) featuring soaring walls finished in custom Hemlock board and batten. The AC is Mr Cool Minisplit system in multiple rooms, and the heating is handled by the same as well as Propane heating. Indestructible Luxury: Premium Shaw Dark Walnut LVP floors designed to handle the rigors of country life. Engineered Autonomy: Updated plumbing/electrical, new lifetime metal roof, and high-efficiency mini-splits bolstered by a propane dual-fuel redundancy system. The Chef’s Kitchen: Flooded with natural light, featuring new fixtures and a layout built for high-end self-sufficiency. The Compound: Infrastructure & Natural Wealth The Command Center: A detached 864 SF climate-controlled studio. Wired for high-speed service with dedicated heat/AC—ideal for a high-tech office, professional workshop, or secure guest house. Water & Land: 23 private acres featuring Copper Creek frontage and flat, tillable acreage. The Crest Lookout: 7 newly cleared mountaintop acres opening up panoramic mountain views. This ridge offers a prime second build site, perfect for an off-grid cabin or a solar array setup. Immediate Equity: 17 remaining acres of standing mature hardwoods. A professional timber cruise values the total asset package at $50,000—providing an immediate natural savings account or building resource. Legacy Outbuildings: Includes an authentic livestock barn and a historic smokehouse, preserved and ready for immediate agricultural use. Specs at a Glance Price: $385,000 | Land: 23 Private Acres (Creek, Ridge, & Timber) Main House: 1,656 SF | 4 Bed | 2 Bath (2020 Total Rebuild) Studio: 864 SF (Heated/Cooled Workshop or Office) Location: 6 Miles to Gate City, VA | 10 Miles to Kingsport, TN NO REALTORS. Proof of funds is required with all offers.