Derbyshire

What Derbyshire does

Derbyshire is a privately held, master-planned residential development operating as a single gated community in Columbus, North Carolina. The community spans 260-350 acres (figures vary across the firm's own pages) and is anchored by a 33-acre spring-fed, fully stocked lake, with lakefront homesites, mountain views, community stable, two riding arenas, hiking and biking trails, and a 4-mile internal equestrian loop connected to the Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA) and the broader Foothills Equestrian Trail Association (FETA) network of 165+ miles of trails. The development is located approximately 10 minutes from I-26 and 5 minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center.

The product is sold directly to consumers through an on-site sales office reachable by phone (828.863.2660) and email ([email protected]), with marketing centered on the derbyshirenc.com website, an email newsletter, a blog covering relocation and equestrian lifestyle, and developer-financing request forms. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the portfolio mixes custom-build homesites with spec homes (e.g., a 5,420 sq ft lakefront cottage marked SOLD and a 3,150 sq ft home on homesite 13 marked UNDER CONTRACT), and developer financing is offered on lots to bridge buyers between homes.

The target customer base is narrow and well-defined: affluent empty-nesters, retirees, second-home buyers, and equestrian enthusiasts — with the firm's own site flagging relocating buyers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida as primary sources of demand. Pricing is opaque and negotiated via direct contact, which is consistent with the bespoke, high-touch nature of the offering. The firm has 11-50 employees, is unlisted, has no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no funding history, and no technology platform beyond a marketing website.

Name

Derbyshire

Legal name

Derbyshire: Gated Community in North Carolina

Website

https://derbyshirenc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Derbyshire is a privately held gated residential community in Columbus, North Carolina, selling lakefront homesites and custom/spec homes to affluent equestrian-lifestyle, second-home, and relocating retirees across its 260-350 acre property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Gated residential community
• Luxury homesite sales
• Equestrian property development
• Master-planned community
• Lakeside real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Derbyshire generates revenue through the sale of residential homesites and homes within its gated community in Columbus, North Carolina. The community offers both custom build options and spec homes. Developer financing is available to help property owners secure homesites while their current home sells.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Derbyshire is a privately held gated residential community in Columbus, North Carolina that sells lakefront homesites and homes (custom builds and spec homes) to individual affluent buyers. The 260–350 acre development is anchored by a 33-acre spring-fed lake and includes equestrian amenities (community stable, two riding arenas, access to 165+ miles of interconnected horse trails via CETA/FETA) plus hiking and biking trails. Developer financing is offered on homesites to qualified purchasers.

Product overview

Derbyshire is a single, unified gated residential community product offering — a master-planned lakeside development in Columbus, North Carolina. The portfolio consists of the core community (homesites and homes with developer financing), supplemented by amenities including a 33-acre spring-fed lake, equestrian facilities (stable, riding arenas, trail access), and hiking/biking trails. The community targets buyers seeking an equestrian lifestyle with lakeside and mountain views in Western North Carolina. There are no separate modules, sub-products, or platform components — it is a traditional real estate development with associated recreational amenities.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derbyshire Gated Community A master-planned gated lakeside residential community in Columbus, North Carolina spanning over 350 acres, featuring lakefront homesites, mountain views, and bundled amenities (33-acre spring-fed lake, community stable, riding arenas, hiking and biking trails). Targeted at affluent individual buyers seeking an equestrian and lakeside lifestyle in Western North Carolina.
• Homes and Homesites Lakefront homesites and completed homes for sale within the Derbyshire community. Inventory includes custom build options on homesites and spec homes (e.g., Markham Home — 5 bed / 6 bath / 5,420 sq ft lakefront cottage; 932 Mapleton Lane — 3 bed / 5 bath / 3,150 sq ft). For individual affluent buyers purchasing a primary, second, or retirement residence.
• Developer Financing In-house developer financing offered on homesites within Derbyshire, allowing qualified buyers to secure a homesite while waiting for their current home to sell. Terms are not publicly disclosed; prospective buyers contact the sales office (828.863.2660) or submit a request via the financing form.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDerbyshire's trail system (four mile loop around the community) is part of the Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA). All residents in the community have the opportunity to become CETA members, gaining access to the equestrian trail network.
• Foothills Equestrian Trail Association (FETA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCETA connects to the Foothills Equestrian Trail Association (FETA), which together offer more than 165 miles of interconnected horse trails throughout the foothills of Polk County. The network provides extensive trail riding opportunities for Derbyshire residents.
• Tryon International Equestrian CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDerbyshire is located only 5 minutes away from the Tryon International Equestrian Center, a major equestrian facility in the area that hosts international events and provides extensive equestrian resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Cliffs Communities: A portfolio of luxury master-planned mountain and lake communities spanning the Western NC / Upstate SC border. Closest direct analog to Derbyshire: gated, amenity-rich, large-acreage developments marketed to affluent second-home and relocation buyers.
• Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure: Lakeside master-planned community in Lake Lure, NC offering homesites and homes centered on a recreational lake with mountain views. Comparable to Derbyshire in combining a lake-centric amenity package with buildable homesite sales in Western NC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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