903 Plott Balsam Road, Maggie Valley

2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,280 SqFt | 0.63± Acres

Presented by Jon Tharp Homes | Keller Williams of Franklin
(828) 347-9474 | Jon@JonTharpHomes.com

High Country Hideaway in the Plott Balsams

Set high in the Plott Balsam range above Maggie Valley, this is real mountain living, cool summers, fresh air, and the quiet that only comes with elevation.

Rustic Charm is what comes to mind the moment you pull up to this comfortable and cozy 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in the private, gated community of Cranberry Falls.

Inside, you'll find two master bedrooms with double closets, a handy computer niche, and a comfortable flow between the dining room, kitchen, and living room. The fireplace anchors the living space and makes those crisp mountain evenings something to look forward to.

The features keep going outside. A detached 576-square-foot double-car garage and workshop give you room for vehicles, tools, and projects. Step out onto the open wood deck or settle into the screened porch to take in the surroundings and listen for the small mountain stream that runs along the property. Gated access keeps it all private.

High Country Playground

Tucked into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maggie Valley sits at roughly 3,020 feet on the valley floor with surrounding peaks climbing well above 5,000 feet, and that elevation is exactly what gives the area its character. The climate up here feels closer to northern New England than the rest of the South, which means cooler summers when the lowlands are baking and real winters that turn the slopes into a playground. Cataloochee Ski Area, North Carolina's first ski resort, anchors the season from a 5,400-foot summit with a 740-foot vertical drop, 18 slopes built for everyone from first-timers to black diamond regulars, and one of the longest ski seasons in the Southeast thanks to its snowmaking. Down in the valley, Tube World keeps the whole family busy on the snow, and when the weather warms, the same mountains open up to trout fishing in designated Mountain Heritage Trout Waters, mountain golf, and trailheads leading into some of the best hiking in the region. For anyone drawn to four-season mountain living with skiing out the back door and the national park next door, Maggie Valley is hard to beat.

For the full guide to Maggie Valley, check our blog: Living in Maggie Valley

Presented by Jon Tharp Homes | Keller Williams of Franklin
(828) 347-9474 | Jon@JonTharpHomes.com

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