Enjoy stunning sunrise views over Pilot Mountain from Watts Poultry Farm, located at 167 Buck Hollow Trail in Ararat, NC. This fully operational six-house poultry farm offers a rare opportunity to own a working farm with a residence, pasture, and an active Tyson contract in place.
The poultry houses, originally built between 19901994, were modernized in 2017 and come well-equipped with:
1,000-gallon propane tanks at each house
LED lighting
Ziggity drinkers & Big Dutch feeders
Brooders & Chortronic control system (updated 2017)
175 kW John Deere generator for dependable backup power
Additional upgrades include a Biovaporator (2024), a new 175x50 dry stack litter shed with a 10-year use requirement, and solid sidewalls with cool-cell extension (2009).
The property is well supported with two wells producing 100+/- gpm and 55+/- gpm, both with holding tanks, along with above-ground diesel storage and multiple outbuildings for storage and litter management.
A comfortable three-bedroom, two-bath brick home with full basement and propane service is included, along with a small front pasture for added flexibility. Conveying equipment includes a housekeeper and 2023 pulverizer, ensuring continued efficiency for farm operations.
With an active Tyson contract, current flock placement (August), and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge foothills, this $1,200,000 property blends income-producing potential with rural lifestyle living.