A number of key elements come into play when looking for a new place to live. For families, it might be schools and proximity to parks and recreation for the kids. For couples who have become empty nesters, it might be a smaller home close to shopping and other neighbors. For others, it might be […]
Real Estate Options Available for Horse Owners Moving to North Carolina

As a horse owner you know what you need and what you would like in a home and property for your animals. Perhaps you run, or would like to start a training or breeding program or professional business. You may simply want a hobby farm or place to have your horses graze with room and […]
Why Tryon Horse Country?

Another great guest post from Libbie Johnson at Tryon Horse Country: Tryon Horse Country is not a circle on a map, but rather a wider geographical, economically-linked area. The immediate Tryon Horse Country encompasses Polk County, northern Spartanburg and Greenville counties – Landrum, Gowansville, Campobello. The wider swath of Tryon Horse Country roughly goes from […]
A Review of the Top Things to Consider When Purchasing Equestrian Land or a Horse Farm

At Derbyshire, we understand that one of the biggest challenges for an equestrian who is looking to relocate is finding a place where they can also have an ideal home for their horses. Based on our experiences with clients seeking the right location for both their horses and their families, below are the top things […]
A Review of Master Planned Communities: Are they really worth it?

Often here at Derbyshire, we encounter families who are making a decision between purchasing in a master planned community, like ours, or not purchasing in a planned community. There are several things to consider when making that decision, with pros and cons on each side of the coin to look at. As ones who strive […]
North Carolina Horse Farms and Equestrian Property for Sale

Are you interesting in purchasing an equestrian property or horse farm in North Carolina? Here at Derbyshire, we understand that it takes a lot of research to find just the right home for both you and your horse. Luckily, in North Carolina there are many great areas for equestrians, and there are also some wonderful […]
A Review of the Five Best Gated Communities in Western North Carolina

Often when people reach out to us in the Derbyshire Sales Office, they will also mention additional gated communities in Western North Carolina to see how our community stacks up when compared to others in the area. We recognize that each person will need to select the community that best fits their wants and needs […]
Top 5 Reasons to Live in the Tryon/Columbus Area of Western North Carolina

Whenever we are helping someone who is considering a move to this area, it’s always interesting to see how they picked the Tryon, NC or Columbus, NC for their new home. There’s typically not one specific thing about these towns that they mention, but instead it’s the great combination of several factors that make this […]
A Review of the Best Equestrian Real Estate Agents and Brokers for Western North Carolina Horse Owners

Brokers and Horses Over the years here at Derbyshire, we’ve worked with many different real estate agents to help their clients find the right place to call home. Here in North Carolina, the agent that you work with is actually called the broker, and then the agent over their entire office is the broker in […]
Best Places to Live in North Carolina: Top 4 Small Cities in Western NC

Many of the people who come in to tour Derbyshire are still considering Western North Carolina in general as a place to live. Some people are concerned that, since they are looking at such rural area, there won’t be much to entertain them once they move here. There are so many great small cities in […]
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Best Resource for Equestrian Needs in Western North Carolina August 7, 2013
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Best Place for Farm Fresh Food in Polk County, NC August 7, 2013
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Review of Giardini: Best Local Italian Restaurant in Columbus, NC August 8, 2013
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A Review of Where to Stay in North Carolina August 8, 2013
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Top 5 Reasons to Live in the Tryon/Columbus Area of Western North Carolina February 10, 2014
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North Carolina Horse Farms and Equestrian Property for Sale December 4, 2013
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A Review of the Top Things to Consider When Purchasing Equestrian Land or a Horse Farm November 20, 2013