Description
Properties of this caliber are incredibly rare in Forsyth County. Enjoy peaceful country living on this beautiful 5-lot, 113-acre assemblage located in the Germanton community of Forsyth County, North Carolina.
The property features a scenic blend of open crop fields, mid- and mature-aged hardwood and pine forests, gentle rolling topography, and long-range Sauratown Mountain views and small streams on certain lots—ideal for single family estates, livestock, horses, hobby farming, and recreation.
Located on a low-traffic road with privacy and open space. Each lot has paved public road frontage and access to power. Recent soils evaluation confirms septic suitability for 5+ bedroom homes on each lot (see soils report).
No homeowner’s association and low 0.649% property taxes. Protected by seller-imposed covenants to preserve natural beauty, aesthetics, and rural character. Property is walking distance from Horizons Park, offering hiking and mountain-bike trails, a two-acre dog park, disc golf, playground, picnic areas, softball field, and other outdoor amenities.
Conveniently located 2.2 miles to Germanton, 4.4 miles to Interstate-74 Northern Beltway, 15 minutes to downtown Winston-Salem, and 26 minutes to Piedmont Triad International Airport and Greensboro, NC—perfect balance of rural serenity and modern conveniences for your country homestead or mini-farm.
Protective Covenants/Deed Restrictions
condensed version
- Protective covenants: No further subdivision; one single-family home plus customary accessory buildings per lot; 1,500+ heated sq. ft. for one-story homes or 2,000+ heated sq. ft. for 1.5- to two-story homes; no mobile, manufactured, modular, or kit-built homes; Site built, including ICF, SIP panel or similar, barndominium, are allowed; 75-ft road setbacks and 15-ft side/rear setbacks.
- Flexible residential use: One ADU, pool house, or garage apartment permitted subject to zoning/building codes; monthly and annual rentals permitted, with owner-occupied short-term rental allowed only within an ADU or garage apartment.
- Rural lifestyle: Agricultural and residential uses permitted, including limited livestock, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and llamas; no exotic animals; agricultural fencing permitted; ground-mounted solar allowed.
- Home business: Owner-operated, office-based professional services allowed if they create no excessive traffic, noise, odor, signage, or other nuisance; retail, industrial, and high-impact commercial uses are prohibited.
- Neighborhood standards: Underground utilities where feasible; no junk, inoperable vehicles, outdoor clutter, tractor-trailer parking, or parking within access/utility easements; exterior lighting and signage restrictions apply.
- Private road: Lots A and B share a recorded 50-foot private access/utility easement and jointly maintain the roadway in all-weather condition; primary homes must be at least 75 feet from the road centerline.
- Duration: Covenants run with the land for 30 years and are binding on future owners.
Property Videos
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Uses
Single Family Residential, Farm, Recreation
Lot Information & Price
| Status | Size (acres) | Price | Lot # |
| Under Contract | 29.03 | $459,000 | Lot A |
| Under Contract | 26.19 | $419,000 | Lot B |
| Under Contract | 24.82 | $399,000 | Lot C |
| Under Contract | 28.78 | $325,000 | Lot D |
| Under Contract | 4.53 | $149,000 | Lot E |
Property Features
- Rare 5-lot, 113-acre assemblage in the Germanton community of Forsyth County, NC
- Peaceful country setting with privacy, open space, and low-traffic road location
- Scenic mix of open crop fields, mid- and mature-aged hardwood and pine forest
- Gentle rolling topography with long-range Sauratown Mountain views
- Small streams on select lots
- Suitable for livestock, horses, hobby farming, recreation, or country estates
- Each lot includes paved public road frontage and access to power
- Recent soils evaluation supports 5+ bedroom septic systems on every lot; see soils report
- No HOA and low Forsyth County property tax rate of 0.649%
- Seller-imposed protective covenants preserve the area’s rural character, natural beauty, and aesthetics
- Walking distance to Horizons Park, with hiking and mountain-bike trails, dog park, disc golf, playground, picnic areas, softball field, and more
- No HOA
- Present Use Value enrollment (transferable to qualifying parcels)
Distances
- 1 mile to Horizons Park
- 2.2 miles to Germanton, NC
- 4.4 miles to I-74 Northern Beltway
- 15 minutes to downtown Winston-Salem, NC
- 26 minutes to Piedmont International Airport & Greensboro, NC
Property Maps & Attachments (click to access)
Topo Map
Location Map
Soils Evaluation
Seller Imposed Deed Restrictions
Directions & Coordinates
From NC Highway 8/Germanton Road, turn onto Tesh Road and continue 3/4 mile and lots are located on both left and right hand side of road. Use interactive map (link above) from your smartphone in order to navigate the lot with the Land ID App. You must download the LandID (free) app on your smartphone in order to see yourself on the map
GPS Coordinates 36.2420, -80.2269
Property Photographs
Lot A
Lot B
Lot C
Lot D
Lot E
Contact
JOHN SHIPLEY
336-416-6384
john@theshipleyco.com
DISCLAIMER:
Information taken from reliable sources and thought to be correct. Potential buyers should perform their own due diligence and verify all information.
5 lots 113 acres Forsyth Co, NC