1877 Dry Hill Rd
Butler, TN 37640
Villa Nove Vineyard & Winery · Specialty Property For Sale · 17,801 SF

A Taste of Tuscany in Tennessee with the incredible Vineyard Wedding Venue & Estate called Villa Nove, along with the Watauga Lake Winery. The Italian Farmhouse nestled in the Appalachian High Country is a unique and authentic representation of an exquisite Tuscan home. Surrounded with awe-inspiring views and vineyard laced hills this property is unrivaled in Northeast Tennessee. Villa Nove Vineyards encompasses 35+ rolling acres with eight acres of grapes that supply award winning wines for Watauga Lake Winery - part of the Appalachian High County American Viticulture Area. The winery, also included, was converted from the historic Big Dry Run Schoolhouse and serves as a fully-equipped venue for wine tastings, blending and bottling parties, cooking classes, tours, festivals, and many other events. The Winery now produces many award winning wines, and is struggling to keep up with demand. Along side of the vineyard is a timeless Wedding/Event Venue. The Vineyard Pavilion will accommodate over 200 guests for weddings, reunions, corporate events, or other special occasions. Weddings are in high demand, and the retiring owners are close to being overwhelmed! A three bedroom Vineyard Cottage sets at the foot of the Vineyard and serves as a welcome retreat for guests. The private residence originally inspired from a Southern Living design home in Ft. Worth, Texas and adapted by a local architect in Boone, North Carolina, features approximately 6,000+ square feet of elegant yet comfortable living. Sourced from nearby hills all of the woodworking throughout the home was custom made and distressed by the owners. Soaring ceilings dressed with hand-made maple beams, hand-cut imported stone, thick walls made of porous Texas limestone, Italian floor tiles, groin ceiling, hand painted murals, arched doorways and the Versace Italian chandeliers all contribute to the carefully selected materials to compliment the European castle design. By Italian architectural standards it is "just a farmhouse" however the mix of the very old and slightly new creates a perfect montage of farmhouse charm. You cannot help but be transported across the world. The Farmhouse is now used as a private residence, but ideally it would be a huge compliment to the Wedding Venue, allowing many guests exquisite lodging while walking to the wedding venue! A rare opportunity with a rich history and unlimited potential for the next owners to carry on the tradition and continue the dream. Located within close proximity to several major cities...1.5 hours to Asheville, 2 hours to Charlotte, 1 hour to Johnson City, and 30 minutes to Boone, NC. Seller will consider selling the Watauga Lake Winery business separately from the Villa Nove Vineyard and wedding business. The two businesses - Winery and Wedding Venue - are very profitable. Think of it like this: The wonderful, bright and resourceful owners have brought a perfect compliment of businesses together, in a one-of-a-kind setting, in one of the most beautiful venues on earth. They are now ready to throw you the keys, so that you can take these two beautiful businesses to a much higher level. Give us a call!