Baxter Farm

BACK ON THE MARKET! A beautiful 296.67 acre tract of peace and quiet in the heart of the North Carolina piedmont! Located on Carl Brady road near Highway 22 just north of the town of Bennett, NC, this tract has been used for farming, hunting and outdoor recreation by the same family for decades! This property also borders the Deep River with over 3000 feet of water frontage! Great timber value and farming rights are leased out.

Land

This property has over 280 acres of timberland and the owners lease out the farming on approximately 16 acres.   The propert is divided by Carl Brady road.  The larger tract borders the Deep River on the western side.  This side of the property has roads going throughout the property and will lead you down to the river.  Several ridges, hardwood draws and pine rows make up this tract.  There are some crop fields at the front of the property and then timber makes up the rest of the land all the way to the river.   The Deep River borders the property on it’s western side and spans over 3000 feet of water frontage.   On the smaller tract, if you look close enough on the aerial photos, you can see the outline of the old Bennett Speedway! This was a hotspot for “outlaw” racing back in the 1950s!  It was called “outlaw” racing because the track wasn’t affiliated with the newly formed NASCAR at the time.   This tract hasn’t been touched in a long time and is mostly timber.

Recreation

The property has been used for hunting big game by the owners for decades.  There are also roadbeds and fields where someone can ride ATVs or side-by-sides, ride horses and hike.   The Deep River also offers swimming, kayaking and fishing opportunities.

Agriculture

The 16+/- fields are leased out to a local farmer for corn and soybeans.

Region & Climate

Bennett, NC has a typical climate of the southeastern United States, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in summer range from the low 80s to the mid 90s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures average around the mid 30s to mid 40s. Bennett experiences an average of 49 inches of rain annually with occasional snow in winter months. The town is also located on high elevation which provides a cooler climate than surrounding areas.

History

The historical significance of this listing is that is holds the remains of the old Bennett Speedway.
 

Location

Property is located 21 miles southeast of Asheboro, NC.    Greensboro is a 50 minute drive north.   Raleigh is an hour and 10 minutes away. Charlotte is a little over an hour and a half to the west.