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Fantastic mountain views, privacy & over 4 acres adjoining United States Forest Service land make this Burningtown Lakes property something special! Relax on the porch with your morning coffee while enjoying beautiful sunrise views across the mountains. Inside, generous rooms & abundant natural light create a comfortable, open feeling, while both oversized main-level bedrooms offer easy access to the outdoor patios. The attached upper carport provides convenient level entry without stairs. Downstairs, a huge game room with a full bath & private outside entrance offers flexible space for guests, hobbies, a home office or future studio-style retreat. Two separate lower-level garages provide plenty of room for vehicles, a workshop & mountain gear, plus there is space for RV parking. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for more than 30 years, this spacious home is ready for its next owner to make it their own. If you’re searching for privacy, acreage, beautiful views & National Forest right outside your door, this is one you need to see!

1135 Daves Creek Rd, Franklin

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1003194 MLS

Welcome to your dream mountain retreat! This charming 3BR/2BA home offers year-round mountain views and over 15 acres backing directly to U.S. Forest Service land for unmatched privacy and adventure. A private gravel road leads you to the property, creating the ultimate secluded setting while still being close to town. Relax on the spacious covered porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Inside, the open layout and cozy wood burning fireplace make for warm, inviting living and easy entertaining. The full basement offers endless potential—storage, workshop, or future living space—while the attached oversized two-car garage and paved driveway add convenience. Ideal as a full-time residence, vacation escape, or investment property, this home combines comfort, style, and the rare bonus of acreage with direct national forest access. Come experience the best of mountain living!

1926 Wilkes Knob Rd, Franklin

$731,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 106170 MLS

Burningtown Beauty! This well-maintained 3BR, 3.5BA timber frame construction home is exquisitely located on 12.91 private acres and affords breathtaking, long range views & adjoins USFS! Gorgeous wide open floor plan with soaring ceilings creates the mountain ambiance that everyone craves. The large kitchen features ample storage & workspace and cooking on gas is a delight for any chef! Lovely stone, wood burning fireplace to keep you toasty on chilly evenings & the iconic wall of windows invites in the view. The large primary suite provides access to the expansive deck that includes a comfortable screened porch where you will likely spend most of your day. The main floor is rounded out by a guest room w/half bath & the laundry. Up in the loft, you can invite guests to enjoy the view, a private balcony & a full bath. In the lower level, there's plenty of room to spread out with a large family room, additional sleeping area, another full bath, loads of storage, lower terrace plus the 2 car garage. Acreage includes a second 3BR septic installed, 2 STOCKED ponds, a pole barn & a small waterfall! Once you are here, you will never want to leave! This private oasis awaits you!

597 Baldwin Cv, Franklin

$650,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 102332 MLS

Unplug & Escape! This incredible property features a functioning barn with the hayloft converted to a fantastic, comfortable living space! It only gets better! How about 57+ acres of gorgeous property? The acreage boasts bold Hickory Knoll Creek running right through the middle, 5 waterfalls, swimming hole, pasture land and wild mountain terrain! The converted hayloft is a 1 BR, 1.5 BA of totally creative space! Quality laminate flooring takes you into the open concept floor plan where the kitchen is the heart of the home! Gorgeous Brazilian granite, copper sink, black slate appliances, island & large pantry w/hidden storage. The living area features a woodstove & firewood delivery system from the mechanical room below. There is a half bath off the kitchen & a laundry closet. The bedroom suite bath has a beautiful tiled shower, Brazilian granite custom vanity & barn door to the bedroom w/private deck overlooking the pasture & firepit area. 8 stall barn w/power & water, lockable rollup doors, 100'x80' arena w/power, large shed, riding ring, firepit. Additional development possibilities as well. Tractor & mower available for purchase.

1902 E Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin

$1,400,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 103805 MLS

This magnificent property located just minutes from Highlands and Franklin, North Carolina features a custom-designed four-bedroom, four and one-half bath home, with guest cottage, on 9.4 acres bordering USFS lands. A welcoming front entrance, set among natural rock outcroppings, leads to an open interior design featuring built for entertaining, chef's kitchen. dining space and a spacious primary bedroom. w/en-suite bath. Enjoy breathtaking year-round views from the expansive deck area, perfect for enjoying cool summer evenings and al fresco dining. Lower level features three spacious bedrooms, each with their own bath, kitchenette with a separate entrance, laundry room, library/study/rec room and wine cellar. Two-car carport with covered walkway to the home, plus a detached two-car garage/workshop. Top of the line design, materials and craftmanship define this one-of-a-kind property.

1852 Mountain Laurel Dr, Franklin

$800,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 106465 MLS

This Beautiful Post and Beam home at 3,219 feet elevation with panoramic long range mountain views await the new owner. Enjoy our casual mountain lifestyle while warming by the fire by the large stone fireplace or by dining in the Carolina room. The spacious primary bedroom with ensuite jetted bath opens to the deck with limitless views from the main level. The open loft with ensuite bath is perfect for sleeping or an in-home office. Providing guest privacy, the large second primary bedroom with ensuite bath has a second entrance. The adjoining den with large screen tv is a favorite spot while warming by the fire. Following dinner, the dining area leads to the screened in porch to watch the evening sun setting. 2 additional decks provide privacy off both bedrooms. The large kitchen is always the popular gathering spot for family and friends. The great room with floor to ceiling windows provides limitless unparallel panoramic views that everyone wants in their mountain home. Currently the double car garage has been used as an additional game room with plenty of storage for those shop tools. Do you need extra covered space for your cars or toys? There is car storage for 4 cars plus lots of parking space for those family gatherings. . Interested in short-term rentals? This home has no rental restrictions. This home comes fully furnished ready for a mountain getaway for two or a family. In additional it has been a successful investment property. Come check out the mountain lodge with its majestic views! With the national forest next door, it is the perfect escape from this busy world.

719 Bear Paw Rdg, Franklin

$200,000

103566 MLS

This property is a premier riverfront lot in the Highlands Plateau area. There are limited properties along the majestic Cullasaja River, and none rival this lot's setting in the Highlands Gorge, overlooking the rushing waters with views that will forever be preserved with surrounding National Forestland. The property is within the Highlands Gorge community, with power, a shared well, and paved access. The 1.33-acre parcel includes ownership to the mid-way point in the Cullasaja River and contains both sides of Crow Creek, a stunning, rushing mountain stream that cascades through the property and joins the river. With gently sloping terrain, an ideal building site runs along the bank of the property's 180' river frontage. Enhancing the ability to plan the lot, it also provides a quarter-acre easement on the adjacent parcel upon which prior approval has been obtained for septic. The property has been surveyed for topography and trees and shown with this listing are the owner/architect's conceptual plans of a three-bedroom, timber-framed home and detached cabin to help visualize the potential. Found just two short turns off Highway 64 between Franklin and Highlands, this is an extraordinary opportunity to create a secluded, riverfront home in the forested lands of the Highlands River Gorge. Fish and explore this otherwise inaccessible stretch of river as it extends through the National Forest to Cullasaja Falls, and enjoy the year-round grandeur of this unspoiled, natural landscape.

Lot 15 Highlands Gorge, Franklin

$795,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 104622 MLS

For those who wish to be self-sufficient and retreat to ultimate privacy, this haven encompasses 45+/- acres via a gated bridge across the rushing Burningtown Creek and only a scenic 15-min. drive from downtown Main Street. With a fishing pond, several mountain springs and many 4x4 trails, it's a playground for outdoor lovers and borders US Forest with trout-stocked creek frontage. Constructed with solid concrete ECO Blocks and HardiePlank exterior siding, this home was built to last. The kitchen is roomy with skylights, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a huge pantry with an extra fridge. Enjoy main-level living, while a loft above the living area offers more room for guests or office space. Fall asleep in the primary bedroom while listening to the mountain spring below. Most furniture will convey with sale for a turn-key purchase. Admire long-range views of Wayah Bald Mountain to the south from the huge screened back porch with a hot tub. The detached two-story garage has a full bathroom with a tub and an upper finished level. Other property features include a 3-tier nursery/garden area with a greenhouse, aluminum storage shed, and running water.

678 Middle Burningtown Rd, Franklin

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