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$6,495,000
7 Beds 11 Baths 7,526 SqFt. 1.03 Acres ACTIVE Status
With the most stunning Gorge and Mountain Views, perched atop the original Mayview Rock and steeped in Blowing Rock history, this magnificent estate offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's truly special properties. According to a letter from Gwendoline Daingerfield Plyler, daughter of renowned artist Elliot Daingerfield, this historic home was built upon the very rock formation that inspired the naming of Mayview Rock. A photograph of the Daingerfields commemorating the naming of Mayview Rock has been lovingly passed from owner to owner, preserving the remarkable legacy of this extraordinary estate. Set on a private 1.03 acre lot at the end of Mayview Rock Drive and bordering the Pisgah National Forest, the home captures spectacular 50+ mile long-range layered views of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, Hawksbill Mountain, the Gorge, and countless mountain ridges beyond. Yet despite its peaceful setting, you're just 1.3 miles from the shops and restaurants of downtown Blowing Rock. A leisurely four-minute stroll brings you to Moses Cone Memorial Park and the entrance to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve. The epitome of Blowing Rock charm, this seven-bedroom estate offers ten full bathrooms and one half bath, along with exceptional flexibility to accommodate family and guests. An optional main-level bedroom, currently used as a den, features an adjoining full bath. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with two individual bathrooms and separate closets, not to mention a perfect sitting area to take in the incredible views. Many room configuration options allow the home to adapt beautifully to your lifestyle. The stunning great room showcases rich wormy chestnut throughout, anchored by a grand stone fireplace and a dramatic wall of windows designed to maximize the breathtaking mountain vistas. Most bedrooms enjoy spectacular views of the Gorge and surrounding peaks. The spacious chef's kitchen features a custom cork floor, an iconic Aga range, a second professional-grade range, abundant storage, and is perfectly suited for everything from intimate family meals to entertaining on a grand scale. Convenient laundry stations on each level, a mudroom, and ample storage throughout add everyday practicality. Outdoor living is simply exceptional. Expansive covered and open porches invite you to bask in jaw-dropping views and cool mountain breezes. Enjoy morning coffee from the hammock, gather with friends in the numerous seating areas, or dine al fresco while taking in sunsets that paint the mountains beyond. Beautiful paver walkways lead through the large yard, offering wonderful flat and fenced areas for recreation, pets, and outdoor enjoyment. Completing this remarkable offering are a one-car attached garage, a two-car detached garage & workmen's bathroom and laundry room in the unfinished basement area. Rich in history, unrivaled in character, and blessed with some of the finest views in Blowing Rock, this is far more than a home—it's an opportunity to become the next steward of one of the High Country's treasured mountain estates.

280 Mayview Rock Drive, Blowing Rock

$6,995,000
6 Beds 6 Baths 5,361 SqFt. 5.45 Acres ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to The LODGE! In town estate with acreage in the heart of Blowing Rock & Historic Mayview. YES, Horses are allowed! Where rugged timber, stone, wood and many other natural elements blend with elegant architectural features giving you the upmost comfort available. There has never been a home of this style offered in the Blowing Rock area. Located in the heart of Historic Mayview and a very easy walk to town location. Designed for refined mountain living and effortless entertaining, the home features a stunning great room with a wood-burning fireplace. With 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 1 half bath, a bunkroom of every child's dream, the residence comfortably accommodates multi-generational gatherings, guest, and private retreats. Designed by architect Jon Rentfrow who specializes in mountain and western architecture. Home is perfectly situated on approximately 5.5 Acres and the inside / outside style of living that has been created is superb. The pastural views of this property are super special! Every detail of the residence reflects thoughtful craftsmanship with natural materials and intentional design, and the result is timeless mountain architecture with modern comfort. Extensive custom woodworking and fieldstone inside and outside. Many clever design features making this home super unique...bookcase with hidden room, laundry chute, built in dog spaces, sunken hot tub, 20 ft. accordion door, butlers pantry, 75 inch great room fireplace with log starter, dual gas tankless navien on demand water heaters, oxidized & rusted metal roof and garage patina accents!!! The new Amish-Built barn is ready for many different uses. Oversized 3 car garage, 2 staircases to second levels; one is a timber framed flying staircase and so much more. This is the only privately owned property in Blowing Rock with Horse Show Grounds Zoning. Direct trail access to Moses Cone Park & Trails. Underground utilities, dual entry/ exit points to the property. The gourmet kitchen will excite any chef, wolf range with pot filler, sub zero refrigerator, fisher paykel dishwasher (wine glasses), butlers pantry. Over 90 exterior ambient lighting features, Study/ Library with built-in shelving, soaring stone fireplace & a glass lockable gun case. The primary suite features all you could ever want. A oversized dual walk in shower with Harvia Swedish dry sauna program. Brushed nickel cast iron skirted soaking tub, tremendous closet. Be sure to review the extensive features list. Home is being offered furnished with exceptions. You no longer have to go to Montana to get a real lodge with the modern conveniences of today. Please no drive by, home is occupied.

1194 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock

$709,000
6 Beds 5 Baths 2,837 SqFt. 0.87 Acres ACTIVE Status
Imagine waking up to sweeping views straight down the 11th hole of Beech Mountain Country Club, where the morning mist rolls off the greens and the sun paints the Blue Ridge peaks gold. Welcome to "The Tee House," an exquisite six-bedroom, three-bath chalet offering nearly 3,000 square feet of high-elevation mountain magic on 0.87 private acres that sits on 2 lots. Perfectly designed to sleep 16+ guests, this turnkey property comes fully furnished (with select exclusions) and features an array of premium, recent upgrades. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, a new statement chandelier, and a stacked-stone gas fireplace anchor a bright, open living space. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight, newly outfitted with a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, coffee maker, and fresh place settings for 24, all flowing into a dining area with a brand-new, extra-large table. The main level hosts four spacious bedrooms (two kings, two queen suites) boasting brand-new bedding, updated TVs with Rokus, and clever Jack-and-Jill baths. Downstairs, the ultimate entertainment zone awaits with a pool table, games, an updated TV setup, two bunk rooms, and a secret kids' trundle nook. The outdoor living is equally spectacular, featuring sweeping dual-aspect decks—including a two-year-old tall deck—upgraded exterior safety lighting, and integrated gutters and drainage. Relax in style with eight new Polywood Adirondack chairs, a new backyard swinging bench, or the brand-new 7-person hot tub resting on a newly reinforced deck. Perfectly positioned, you can stroll to the Beech Mountain Club amenities, hiking trails, and parks, or drive just three miles to legendary skiing and mountain biking at Beech Mountain Resort. With meticulous updates covering everything from electrical fixes and deep cleaning to handy new hooks and shelves, this isn't just a home—it's your family's ultimate four-season sanctuary. For rental details, visit https://www.carolinacabinrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rental/the-tee-house/.

501 Saint Andrews Road, Beech Mountain

$1,995,000
6 Beds 5 Baths 6,679 SqFt. 6.84 Acres ACTIVE Status
Rare Unrestricted almost 7-acre Estate with Prime Commercial Potential! Discover the perfect blend of residential privacy and high-value investment opportunity. Enjoy this stunning remodeled home on 6.84 unrestricted acres in the heart of Boone, NC, offering a rare combination of a beautiful homesite paired with approximately 1 acre of prepped and leveled land ready for development. Because the property is unrestricted, your vision has no limits. Whether you want a large workshop, climate-controlled storage facility, a hobby barn, or a multi-unit investment project, the infrastructure is already primed. The thoughtfully redesigned home offers an open, light-filled main level with spacious living room featuring unique double-sided fireplace connecting to the cozy seating area & remodeled chef’s kitchen. The vaulted sunroom beyond creates a perfect spot to relax or entertain. The main floor also includes an inviting primary suite with large walk-in shower & fireplace in the bath. Upstairs, discover 2 bedrooms with Jack & Jill bathroom & versatile bonus area. The lower level expands living options with 3 additional bedrooms, full bathroom, game room, home theater, & over 1,100 sq ft of garage/storage space. Multiple expansive decks, opening to peaceful acreage—great for outdoor gatherings & soaking in the natural beauty of mountain living with no restrictions. Properties with this much flexibility are rare in the High Country. Schedule your tour today to walk the land and see the potential for yourself. Property is easy to show! STR are permitted. Furnishings negotiable.

140 Wilson Ridge Road, Boone

$699,000
6 Beds 5 Baths 3,415 SqFt. 2.84 Acres ACTIVE Status
New look, improved price, a veritable steal for this income producer in Blowing Rock! Tucked high above Appalachian Ski Mountain, this one-of-a-kind mountain retreat offers the rare opportunity to wake up to sweeping Blue Ridge views and spend evenings watching spectacular sunsets from the comfort of your own mountain home—all while generating income from multiple rental opportunities. Recent updates include newly refinished solid wood kitchen cabinets and island, interior paint, a refreshed primary en-suite bath, upstairs living room/office, and a newly painted downstairs apartment, giving the home a bright, revived feel throughout. Set on a double lot for added privacy and view protection, the property has been thoughtfully enhanced with extensive tree removal, revealing expansive layered mountain vistas. Enjoy morning coffee as the mountains emerge from the morning mist, spend evenings gathered around the fire, and watch the western sky come alive with vibrant sunset colors. The versatile layout offers exceptional flexibility for personal enjoyment and investment potential. Two long-term rental apartments & a successful Airbnb suite on the lower level, and a private mother-in-law suite on the main floor each feature separate entrances, creating privacy and independence for owners, guests, and tenants alike. Ample parking easily accommodates multiple households and visitors. Home will be vacant as of 7/19/26 and the sale now includes a 30" Troybuilt Snow Blower and an electric generater with dedicated electrical panel hard wired into the home which takes care of all major needs in the case of an outage. Whether you're seeking a family compound, an income-producing investment, or a mountain home that helps pay for itself, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, views, flexibility, and location just minutes from Boone, Blowing Rock, skiing, dining, hiking, and all the attractions of the High Country.

867 Ski Acres Drive, Blowing Rock

$1,795,000
6 Beds 8 Baths 4,950 SqFt. 6.27 Acres ACTIVE Status
Breathtaking long range layered mountain views create an unforgettable backdrop for this extraordinary luxury mountain retreat in the heart of Valle Crucis. The main part of the lodge was crafted with the timeless character of Logs America, offering exceptional quality, impressive scale, and warm yet refined mountain elegance. Impeccably decorated and beautifully maintained, this remarkable property has been featured in local magazines and offers a rare blend of luxury, comfort, and versatility. Designed to accommodate both quiet retreats and larger gatherings, the home features 6 spacious suites, each offering a private en suite bath with separate soaking tub and shower, along with its own propane fireplace for a true retreat like experience. High ceilings and expansive living spaces enhance the sense of openness throughout, while views from nearly every room bring the beauty of the mountains indoors. The main living area is both grand and inviting, with an extra large dining space and wet bar that also lends itself beautifully to a den or lounge setting. The commercial kitchen provides excellent function and flexibility and could easily be transformed into a stunning dream kitchen. Multiple rooms open onto several levels of deck space, creating exceptional indoor /outdoor living with plenty of room for relaxing, dining, and entertaining against a backdrop of layered mountain views. The lower level offers wonderful flexibility with separate living quarters and entrance, ideal for extended family, guest accommodations, or additional rental space. A recently renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and chiseled edge granite counters adds style and function, while the generous additional space and bonus room are ideal for a 3rd living area, game room, media room, or creative hobby space. Laundry on both the second floor and lower level adds convenience and accessibility. Outside, the property is equally impressive, with a large parking area, beautiful native plantings and perennials, a pond with waterfall feature, and a welcoming rocking chair front porch. Every detail invites you to slow down, take in the views, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of this exceptional setting. Ideally located in Valle Crucis, yet just 15 minutes to Boone, near Blowing Rock, the skiing of Sugar and Beech Mountains, famed Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, the original Mast General Store, and the stocked Watauga River for trout fishing, this property offers a premier High Country lifestyle with convenient access to some of the area’s most sought after destinations. Currently operating as a successful Bed and Breakfast, this property carries the prestigious designation of Select Registry lodging, and offers the opportunity to continue as an established inn, or reimagine it as an exceptional single family home, mountain getaway, or luxury vacation rental. Most furnishings are negotiable, offering even more possibilities for a seamless transition into your vision.

315 Lazy Bear Trail, Vilas

$875,000
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,128 SqFt. 1.361 Acres ACTIVE Status
This magnificent 2nd level 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with large 2-bedroom and 1 bathroom1st level apartment, is ideally situated between Boone and Wilkesboro, just an hour and fifteen minutes from Winston-Salem. Nestled in a serene area near the Blue Ridge Parkway, this property offers peace and tranquility. The home and apartment offers many family living options or as an investment property. It sits on a beautifully maintained 1.361-acre lot, providing ample privacy with its manicured lawn and wood/forest border. The second level serves as the primary residence, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first level offers a versatile living space that can function as a guest apartment or extended family living options. There is an with an interior staircase to the garage, interior workshop and lower deck only. The upper level boasts a magnificent wrap-around deck (2589sq ft). The covered section spanning the back if the upper unit is brilliant, for entertaining in any weather. Access to the deck from the house features a set of french-doors. A welcoming entrance and foyer lead to the spacious living room and dining room, adjacent to the impressive kitchen. The kitchen is designed to accommodate social gatherings of family and friends. Off the kitchen, a cozy family room features a stone, wood-burning fireplace and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The primary bedroom on the second level offers a custom-made closet, hardwood floors, and a 9'x12' bathroom with tub, separate ceramic tile shower, tile floors, a secluded commode, and two vanities. The three additional bedrooms on this level also feature hardwood floors. The second bathroom, newly renovated, is conveniently located off the living room and bedrooms. Interior steps connect to the workshop and storage area, the two-car garage and carport. The first-level apartment, is currently occupied, and the lease ends 03/31/2026, with option to vacate with a 30-day notice. The bright and roomy two-bedroom apartment includes a living room and propane fireplace, a kitchen with a dining area, and large bedrooms with a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom, featuring a large, tiled shower, ample closet space, and a vanity. There is plenty of storage, including a laundry room. The flooring throughout the apartment is luxury plank vinyl, and tile flooring in the kitchen. Outside, the first level features a covered terrace with stone masonry pillars and walls, offering a cool retreat on warm days and a sheltered spot to enjoy winter snow. The raised rock flower bed alongside the terrace is an added bonus. Beyond the patio, the deck extends the full length of the first level, with steps leading to the lawn and upper deck. Please note, the 2 units are not connected on the interior. The electric and internet utilities are separate for each level. Two 500-gallon propane tanks, one for each level, are leased and underground. Fireplace stove in the living room conveys and is not connected. The water well and septic serves the whole home. Permits for improvements and the 6-bedroom septic permit are available upon request. In addition, this fabulous home is constructed with 2x6 walls, stone masonry and R19 insulation making each unit energy efficient and structurally sound. Note: Lot 7 and 9 are combined and recorded as lot 9R. Plat provided.

167 Wagon Wheel Lane, Deep Gap

$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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