170 Birch Hollow Rd , Stanton, KY 40380(Powell County)

10% Buyer’s Premium – Online Only

Selling Absolute – Regardless of Price – No Minimum Bid Required

By Order of Trustee
On behalf of the late developer and visionary, Dale Smith.

Here’s your chance to make a mark in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky with an opportunity to build luxury cabins, short-term rentals, or a private resort development near Red River Gorge.

Approximately 280 acres are offered in tracts, single parcels, and combinations of platted lots.

• 4 Larger Parcels ranging from 24± to 91± acres ideal for development, land banking, hunting, white oak logging, and more.

• 10 Smaller Lots ranging from 0.4± to 2.0± acres perfect for building a dream mountain home or short-term rental.

This auction is a rare investment opportunity at Birch Hollow, a luxury HOA cabin community nestled in the Eastern Appalachian foothills, in Stanton—Powell County’s seat and gateway to Red River Gorge.

Included in the sale are multiple platted, buildable lots with county water, electric, and fiber-optic internet readily available. Five adjoining, contiguous parcels are also included for a medium-sized development play.

For developers, the potential is limitless. Envision an exclusive sportsman’s club or private retreat for hiking, fishing, bow hunting, and other outdoor pursuits. Combine the largest parcels—totaling over 270 acres with two ponds—for your vision.

Located just 60 miles east of Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, and less than 10 miles from downtown Stanton and Red River Gorge, this location provides access to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Daniel Boone National Forest. Birch Hollow is a scenic mountain retreat surrounded by ridges, ravines, natural springs, and stone cliffs.

Birch Hollow is home to a growing HOA cabin community with 14 existing luxury cabins—each custom-crafted and full of character. It’s where wild beauty meets modern comfort, and vacationers return again and again.

Terms: Proof of Funds Required to Bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium added to winning bid. 20% Earnest Money Deposit due. 2% Broker Co-op. Closing in 30 days.
Bidding Closes: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Inspection (By Appointment Only): Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Property Address: 170 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton, KY 40380
Sale Broker: Don Erler, 502-592-8858
Sale Manager: Austin McRoberts, 404-500-6628
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