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$1,099,000
5 Beds 6 Baths 3,978 SqFt. 5.73 Acres ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to Mountainside Lodge, a fully furnished custom log retreat set on 5.73 private acres in the heart of historic Valle Crucis. Offering nearly 4,000 square feet, five bedrooms and seven sleeping areas, this expansive property is designed to host, gather and generate potential income, delivering exceptional value at $1,150,000. An additional 544 square feet of heated finished living space above the garage, used as a game room, is not included in the total square footage. Originally operated as a bed and breakfast and now a successful vacation rental, the home is thoughtfully configured with five private bedroom suites, each with an en-suite bath, allowing guests to enjoy comfort and privacy. Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces make it easy to accommodate large groups, creating an ideal setting for family retreats, group vacations or potential income-producing stays. The main living area is anchored by a double-sided stone gas fireplace, complemented by a warm log interior that reflects classic mountain design with updated finishes. The oversized kitchen is built for connection and entertaining, featuring three ovens, a large central island and multiple refrigeration options, allowing for seamless hosting of large gatherings. A separate heated game room above the garage provides an additional private retreat, complete with a pool table, air hockey, dart board and large television. This flexible space allows guests to gather and unwind without disrupting the main living areas. Outdoor living is a defining feature of the property. A wraparound covered porch offers multiple seating areas, outdoor dining space and a swing, while the hot tub and fire pit overlook wooded surroundings and mountain views. A fenced area for pets is conveniently accessed directly from the wraparound deck, adding functionality and ease for pet owners. Recent improvements include a metal roof installed in 2022, paved driveway and exterior enhancements, contributing to long-term durability and accessibility. The property also offers an oversized two-car garage and ample parking for guests. Just minutes from Valle Crucis Community Park, the Watauga River and a short drive to Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock, the home provides convenient access to hiking, fishing, skiing and year-round High Country attractions. With its established rental history, ability to accommodate large groups and turnkey furnishings, this property presents a compelling opportunity for a private mountain estate, vacation home or potential income-producing investment property. Rental evaluation available upon request. A distinctive mountain retreat where space, setting and versatility come together to support memorable gatherings and long-term value. At the time the sellers purchased the home, radon levels were found to be slightly elevated. Should the buyers elect to re-test and confirm that levels remain elevated, the sellers are willing to offer a credit at closing toward the installation of a radon mitigation system.

1709 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk

$4,900,000
6 Beds 7 Baths 8,672 SqFt. 15.211 Acres ACTIVE Status
The Castle at Valle Crucis: This extraordinary compound features the rare assemblage of over 15 acres near the heart of the desirable Valle Crucis community, with a unique and majestic English Manor home with long-range, layered views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and pastures of Valle Crucis. Designed as a true replica of a Manor in Great Britain by William McLaughren, this one-of-a-kind estate features stone and building materials from around the world, as well as antique features and furnishings such as 17th to 19th century fireplaces, 500+ year-old arched entry doors from an English church, and even a chandelier imported from Princeton University, among others - see features list for more details on this unique offering. Resting at an elevation of over 3,400 feet, the property overlooks Grandfather Mountain and Howard's Knob, but features access off a paved, state-maintained road and is just 15 minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, and ski slopes at Sugar Mountain. With an impressive rental history, this home is offered fully furnished while in an established rental program, providing incredible investment potential, but would also make for a perfect mountain getaway or full-time residence. From the stone patio at the front of the home, step into the formal foyer with 24-foot soaring ceilings, adjacent to the large Great Room with a stone fireplace, antique chandeliers, and access to a covered stone patio- also with a fireplace and offering a hot tub & long-range, layered views. The chef's kitchen, also with a fireplace, offers granite counters, high-end stainless steel appliances, a dining area, and a walk-in pantry, and is adjacent to a sunroom/observatory with vaulted ceilings and a spacious laundry room with access to the oversized, two-car attached garage. The walk-in level also features a library and billiards room able to house 1,800 books (and with a plaster tracery ceiling imported from Great Britain), a formal dining room, a half bath, and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom (one-level living!). Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private stone balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet, and bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a tiled shower. Four additional suites exist on the second level (one also with a private stone balcony, and two being a Jack-n-Jill suite connected by one bathroom). Mahogany doors throughout were imported from England and are over 100 years old, adding antique charm, while modern amenities like an elevator to the first and second levels offer comfort and convenience. Upstairs, on the third level, find a spacious living room with game tables, a theater area, and an exercise area, along with a half bath. Additional amenities: 12-foot ceilings throughout, whole-house generator, interior & exterior sound system, water filtration system, whole-house generator, air scrubber & UV light for HVAC system. The existing driveway is fairly steep and winding; the seller is in the process of starting construction on a new portion of the driveway to eliminate the steepest turns.

5742 NC Highway 194 S, Banner Elk

$1,250,000
7 Beds 8 Baths 4,853 SqFt. 3.977 Acres ACTIVE Status
The Taylor House Inn ~ an important piece of Valle Crucis history and an iconic High Country property, brimming with storybook-like charm and offering potential for a number of uses. Nestled just down the street from the original Mast General Store and in close proximity to Valle Crucis Park and the Watauga River, this 3.9+ acre property offers a 7-bedroom/7.5-bath main home, 2 bedroom/2 bath guest home, additional guest cottage, storage & multi-use building, and a detached garage on flat, usable yards with wooded acreage behind (trail potential!) & the sites & sounds of Crab Orchard Creek just across the road. The Taylor House or main home, originally built ~1911 by Squire Taylor himself, lies on the National Register of Historic Places. The perfect place for a homestead, family estate/legacy property, turnkey Inn or B&B, commercial office, or more, this property offers easy access year-round on state-maintained roads and level driveway. The large farmhouse front porch of the Taylor House Inn is the perfect place for overlooking the yards and pastoral mountain views. On the main level, find a formal entry/foyer, living room, den/study, formal dining room, commercial kitchen, primary suite, office, and mudroom – just across the stone patio from the ‘Milk House’, an unfinished storage building housing the laundry room. Off the second level landing, find four bedroom/bathroom suites as well as an additional bedroom and full bath. The third level offers a spacious suite with full bath open to a sitting area. The guest home or ‘Red Cottage’ offers living & kitchenette, primary suite with jetted tub/tiled shower, + guest suite. The other guest cottage, or ‘Flower Cottage,’ offers bonus space + full bath - set up as sleeping area. A detached garage sits next to the flat, usable yards that surround the structures. Fully furnished - minor exceptions! Amenities: high-speed internet, security system, gazebo, some original glass windows & tubs (~1911).

4584 & 4582 NC Highway 194 S, Banner Elk

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