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$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
$749,999
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,897 SqFt. ⋅ 0.29 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Boulder Top Retreat, a mountain getaway perched atop majestic natural boulders with panoramic Grandfather Mountain views. With the tranquil sounds of Otter Falls cascading nearby, this private sanctuary feels tucked away from the world—yet is just minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, and all the High Country has to offer. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is designed for effortless entertaining, centered around an inviting 12-foot granite island. A stone fireplace anchors the main living area, while a second fireplace in the sunroom creates the perfect setting to enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas year-round. Nestled in the treetops, the spacious primary suite offers a private retreat perched above the surrounding landscape. While the main floor is thoughtfully designed for easy one-level living, the home also features finished lower-level flex spaces ideal for guest accommodations, recreation, fitness, remote work, or additional gathering areas. The expansive deck with custom waterfall feature is ideal for enjoying cool mountain breezes, spectacular long-range views, and the natural soundtrack of Valley Creek—all from a one-of-a-kind boulder-top setting. With easy access to Otter Falls, Seven Devils Park, Grandfather Mountain, and endless options for hiking, skiing, golf, tennis, and fishing, Boulder Top Retreat is equally suited as a full-time residence or a peaceful seasonal retreat. A new roof installed in 2025 provides added peace of mind for years to come.

220 Woodwinds Lane, Seven Devils
$1,199,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,192 SqFt. ⋅ 0.259 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to 1253 Goldenrod Road located in the Yadkin Point Neighborhood in premier Blue Ridge Mountain Club. A stunning setting greets you while exceptional long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the backdrop. When you enter this cozy mountain home, you are greeted by expansive windows with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge mountains. This home features high ceilings with exposed beams and crafted wood accents that complement the open floor plan. Its bright and airy aesthetic accentuates the details. 1253 Goldenrod's special touches add so much character and craftsmanship. Dual living spaces welcome guests to stay a little longer. Enjoy your private retreat on the main level while your guests enjoy a lower level designed for entertaining. An expansive porch with wood burning fireplace as well as one interior stone fireplaces extend your lifestyle from indoors to out with incomparable views to share with friends and family. 1253 Goldenrod Road, offered furnished, delivers a luxury lifestyle just steps from a world of adventure. Blue Ridge Mountain Club (BRMC) amenities include Ascent Wellness and Fitness Center, Lookout Grill, Jasper House, Watson Gap Park (Featuring Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball, and Horse Shoe) as well as Chetola Sporting Reserve and, The Meadows Pool and Pavilion (Featuring stunning Mountain Side Pool, Pickleball Courts, Pavilion and Great Lawn). For the nature lover, roughly 50 miles of hiking/UTV trails, tucked swimming holes, pure mountain streams, and a 6,000 acres backyard are waiting for your exploration. This home is ready for you to come home to Blue Ridge Mountain Club, a premier mountain community, where a life well-lived is yours.

1253 Goldenrod Road, Boone
$519,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,455 SqFt. ⋅ 0.53 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Tucked in the charming Sleepy Hollow community along the Watauga River, this beautifully updated mountain retreat, “3 Tollers on a Boulder,” offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Thoughtfully maintained, the home features a modernized kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless farmhouse sink, updated appliances, and unique live bark accents. Bathrooms have been stylishly upgraded, and the primary bedroom includes reclaimed tobacco barnwood flooring, enhanced closets, and a refreshed en-suite with double sinks. Additional updates include new lighting, barn doors, blinds, and a furnace installed in 2023. The home has a Flo Water System to monitor the plumbing. Off the back deck, a working sauna creates the perfect spot to relax and recharge! Ideally located just minutes to Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock, and under 20 minutes to Sugar and Appalachian Ski Mountains, this home is perfectly positioned for year-round enjoyment. With Grandfather Vineyard & Winery just down the road and endless outdoor recreation nearby, the setting is hard to beat. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend escape, or a proven investment property, this one checks all the boxes.

243 Ironwood Drive, Banner Elk
$614,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,842 SqFt. ⋅ 0.35000000000000003 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
GOLF COURSE SUBDIVISION with Great Views and LEVEL Entry - Looking out over 57 acres of undeveloped land - HUGE VIEW with doulble Lot. Three Bedrooms, 2.5 baths & Two Car GARAGE. ELEVATION: 4,163 Feet. UPPER LEVEL: Large "L" shaped great room with panoramic views, Wood Burning Fireplace and two large decks, Powder Room, Large Kitchen, Over sized two car Garage, multiple parking spaces and nice side yard. LOWER FLOOR: Large Primary Bedroom & bath, Two Guest Bedrooms, Guest bath & Laundry. FLOORPLAN ATTCHED. EXTRA LOT Below allows maintenance of the views. Low Maintenance Exterior. NEVER Rented, Fully furnished with just a few kitchen & garage exceptions. Great floorplan for permanent living. Transferable CURRENT BEECH MTN CLUB memembership - worth $ 28,000. Easy backyard access to the Ridgeview Woods Trails. Encapsilated Crawl space with extra storage. View Beech Mountain's RECREATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUnweHKhrEw. VIRTUAL TOUR - Measure, Zoom, Wander around : https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=M3oaXgEGTBm&brand=0.

517 Pine Ridge Road, Beech Mountain
$2,495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 5,020 SqFt. ⋅ 0.56 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Experience refined mountain living at its finest in this exceptional 5,020 sq. ft. home, perfectly situated in the prestigious HOUND EARS CLUB community of Boone, NC. Nestled in a serene wooded setting, this beautifully updated residence offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and a convenient half bath - ideal for hosting family and guests in comfort and style. Designed with both relaxation and entertainment in mind, the home features high ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and an inviting open-concept great room with a well appointed kitchen at its heart. A large family/game room provides additional space for gathering and recreation, while two expansive covered decks invite you to enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings year round. Offered fully furnished, this turnkey property blends rustic charm with modern updates, making it an effortless retreat for full time residence. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a stunning mountain home in one of Boone's most sought after mountain communities. A club membership is available for purchase with this property. HOUND EARS CLUB is a gated community offering premier golfing, fine & casual dining, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, swimming pool complex, fly fishing waters, hiking trails, dog park and a community garden. Ideally located minutes to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk.

119 Blackberry Lane, Boone
$1,099,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,956 SqFt. ⋅ 0.48 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Stunning Long-Range Views Just Minutes from Boone & Blowing Rock! If breathtaking views and room to spread out are what you’ve been searching for, your wait is over. Ideally located just outside Boone and Blowing Rock, this nearly 4,000 sq ft mountain retreat offers incredible long-range views and quick access to the very best of the High Country. Spend your days cheering on the Mountaineers at an Appalachian State football game, exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway just a few miles away, skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain, or enjoying the charming shops and dining of Blowing Rock—all just a short drive from your doorstep. Inside, the home is designed for comfort, entertaining, and flexibility, featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, two large living areas perfect for gathering, two beautiful stone fireplaces, a fully equipped kitchen, main-level laundry for convenience, and a bonus room ideal for an office, craft space, or additional sleeping area. Offered fully furnished, this home is truly move-in or rental ready—just bring your clothes. Enjoy added entertainment with a foosball table, pool table, and unwind in the private 7-person hot tub or gaze at the night sky around the outdoor fire pit. Short-term rentals are permitted, and rental history is available upon request—making this an excellent investment opportunity or personal mountain getaway.

2081 Blackberry Road, Boone
$899,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,800 SqFt. ⋅ 2.4 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Meticulously renovated historic farm property only 7 miles from Boone. Hardwood floors throughout. Original oak trim work refinished like new. Home place has been rewired, re-plumbed, insulated and a dual fuel heat and air system is in place. Replaced and updated 37 windows and 28 doors in 15 rooms. New kitchen with large farmhouse sink and granite countertops. Laundry on main floor. 2 bedrooms downstaris and 4 bedrooms upstairs! Generous storage/closets throughout plus large walkout basement. 25 x 30 finished, insulated 2 car garage. Included in the 2.4 acre plot is a 1.1 acre empty unrestricted lot directly across from the home for the future home owners use. Even though this property is located away from city lights, it is located nearby three ski resorts, Grandfather Mountain State Park, the original historical Mast General Store and the Valle Cruis Community Park is only 4 miles away, just to name a few. Property adjoins 13 acres of land in a conservation easement with the Blue Ridge Conservancy. Original outbuildings include a cow-milking tobacco barn, silo, granary and spring house. Garden bed ready for your summer veggies. 100 year old sycamore tree. 12 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University. 30 minutes from Blowing Rock and 24 minutes from Banner Elk. Imagine simpler days nestled on a Blue Ridge Mountain farm in the High Country and book your showing now.

150 Wm Hardy Mast Road, Sugar Grove
$539,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,736 SqFt. ⋅ 0.8 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SECLUDED MOUNTAIN RETREAT OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY JUST MINUTES TO BOONE AND BANNER ELK! This rare stunner elegantly displays an expansive interior layout, which boasts generous proportions and a well-designed room configuration. Decking wraps graciously around most of the home providing space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. The flexibility of long-term or short-term rentals certainly makes it an attractive investment opportunity. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof, decking, bathroom addition, and heat pump installation, rendering it a turn-key purchase. Additional features include a gazebo with a built-in fire pit. This property's spacious living areas offer versatility, with a large living room, dining room, and family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is substantial in size and well-equipped. The primary bedroom boasts a lovely bathroom, and all bedrooms have ample closet space. Excellent storage options are available throughout the home. The lower level features a bonus room with heating and a single-car garage. The property includes two lots, #59 and #60. This home offers exceptional value, with a perfect location for full-time or part-time residency, easy year-round access, and proximity to High Country amenities. Recent improvements include a radon mitigation system, new central air unit, fresh interior and exterior paint, a new refrigerator, and a new garage door. Don’t hesitate, schedule your showing today!

913 Winterberry Trail, Boone
$3,399,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 6,965 SqFt. ⋅ 13.91 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 333 Windy Ridge Road in Vilas, an exquisite log and timber frame residence crafted by noted builder Mark Kirkpatrick. The home is situated on almost 14 acres with exquisite landscaping and over 6,900 square feet of heated living area. Positioned to capture unobstructed long-range views, the home is oriented for passive solar exposure, enhancing natural light throughout the interior. A substantial timber porte-cochere and a hand-constructed stone and round log portico introduce the residence, reflecting the integrity of its log and timber construction. Inside, wide plank recycled wood flooring and custom doors extend throughout, reinforcing a cohesive material palette. The residence offers four bedroom suites, including a primary suite with a den and private office. Seven fireplaces, including wood burning and gas, are integrated across multiple living spaces. The main level includes a great room, dining area and a kitchen appointed with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, centered by a handcrafted maple live-edge island plus an adjacent walk-in pantry. A spacious family room with a wet bar, an additional bedroom suite and an exercise room are located on the lower level, providing flexible living arrangements. Upstairs is another beautiful suite plus a large office/den. Additional features include an elevator, central vacuum system, radon mitigation system, tankless water heater, generator and security system. Garage capacity includes an attached lower-level garage and a detached structure suitable for recreational vehicles and additional storage, complemented by a workshop. Most furnishings are included, with select exclusions to be removed prior to closing. This extraordinary home is for those who value the best quality and a serene lifestyle with abundant nature all around. The tax measurements and professional measurements have a discrepancy. We have no explanation but will say the numbers are different every time this home is measured.

333 Windy Ridge Road, Vilas
$965,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,314 SqFt. ⋅ 3.517 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Centrally located and set on approximately 3.52 acres in Willow Creek Estates, this charming log residence offers privacy plus proximity to the High Country’s many year-round amenities. Located across from Willow Valley Golf Course, a nine-hole par-three course, the property provides convenient access to Boone, Blowing Rock and surrounding destinations. Built in 2014, the home offers approximately 3,300 heated square feet with three bedrooms and three full baths. The main level features a great room with vaulted ceilings and a stone gas fireplace, along with a kitchen fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler and an adjacent dining area. Two bedrooms and a full bath are also located on this level, along with a laundry area for added convenience. The upper level includes a loft and a primary bedroom suite with a full bath. The lower level provides additional living space with a den or recreation room, a full bath and flexible use of areas suitable for guests or extended living. Currently an extra room has bunk beds and serves as another sleeping area. The recreational room has billiards and air hockey tables, a media-watching area and a bar with a second wine fridge. Amenities include internet availability, a fire pit area, a hot tub and an electric vehicle charging station. Trash service is managed with bear-resistant containers. The large, covered porches are wonderful for all types of weather. Offered fully furnished, the property is currently utilized as a popular short-term rental and is permitted for both short- and long-term rental use, providing flexibility for primary, second home or investment ownership. A discrepancy between the tax measurements and the professional measurements exists, and we have no explanation for this. To our knowledge, there have been no additions.

871 Willow Mountain, Vilas
$594,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,812 SqFt. ⋅ 0.33 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
ALMOST LEVEL ENTRY with VIEWS on QUIET - Lower Grouse Ridge Road. Four bedoom, three full baths with four step entry. UPPER FLOOR -18'X28' Great Room with stone gas log fireplace, large kitchen & serving bar, full bath, Guest bedroom, and Large VIEW deck. LOWER FLOOR: 14'X19' Primary Bedroom & Bath with walk in closet, Two Guest Bedrooms, Full Guest Bath. BACKYARD : picnic are, fire pit - great play area for kids. ELEVATION: 4,350 feet. Fully Furnished - view the attached VIRTUAL TOUR Current BEECH MTN CLUB Membership tarnsfers at closing upon payment of the transfer fee - a $ 28,000 savings. Property is rented by the owner. RECREATION FACILITIES VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUnweHKhrEw VIRTUAL TOUR: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dYnt3SeSod4&brand=0

129 Lower Grouse Ridge Road, Beech Mountain
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