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$327,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4402205 MLS
Welcome to peaceful mountain living just minutes from the charming town of Hot Springs. Nestled on a beautifully maintained, level grassy lot surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains, this immaculately cared-for home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and functionality. This spacious home features a thoughtfully designed floor plan with generous living areas, a large primary suite complete with a large walk-in closet and flex room that would be excellent for a home office or nursery as well as a private ensuite bath. The inviting four seasons room is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind in the evenings, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. The cozy family room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and breakfast area, creating a warm, inviting space that's perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, you'll find a beautiful yard with ample space for gardening, outdoor entertaining, pets, or play. A large 28x42, detached two-car garage provides abundant storage and workshop space, making it ideal for hobbyists, woodworking, projects, or additional parking. The garage also offers multiple electrical outlets as well as lighting throughout. Located less than 2.5 miles from downtown Hot Springs, you'll enjoy easy access to the area's renowned natural hot mineral springs, the Appalachian Trail, rafting, hiking, local restaurants, and small-town charm, all while enjoying the privacy and tranquility of your own mountain retreat. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a second home, or simply more room to enjoy the outdoors, this move-in-ready property is one you won't want to miss.

755 Fairview Loop, Hot Springs

$672,500
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4401902 MLS
NEW BUYER INCENTIVE CREDIT !! SELLER IS OFFERING A CREDIT OF $27,500 to the buyer at closing giving you the opportunity to customize the home to your own taste and vision. If you have been waiting for the right combination of location, layout and potential, this could be it. Buy it with confidence and make it yours. This property offers so many things increasingly hard to find. If you have been searching for a home with substance, character and a true sense of place, this property is your destination. Set in a peaceful farm setting of the mountains of WNC, this one level living home offers the kind of quality-over-quantity appeal that stands apart from newer, mass produced houses. This home was built in an era when quality materials, thoughtful construction and lasting craftsmanship mattered. Surrounded by the beauty and rhythm of the countryside, this property reflects the deep roots of community and a way of life grounded in tradition, hard work, and pride of ownership. Enjoy the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort with upgrades such as dual zoned HVAC units. Crafted with care and attention to detail, the home features locally sourced, indigenous materials throughout. Highlights include rare hardwoods, such as oak, walnut, extinct wormy chestnut, native marble and natural appalachian stone from the surrounding region, adding character and timeless beauty to every room and a seamless flow to your outside spaces. A home like this isn't about trends, it is about permanence, character and the kind of craftsmanship that lasts. Immaculately maintained inside and out. The home's current design of 4BR/3 baths, also offers excellent potential for caretaker quarters, multigenerational living, or private guest accommodations. With its spacious layout and full unfinished basement ready for expansion, the property lends itself well to creating a separate living area for a caretaker, extended family member, long term guest or even potential rental income, while still preserving privacy and functionality within the house. If you are drawn to the quiet life, the charm of a long established area, sitting on your front porch taking in all the sights and sounds of nature in the sunshine or on the back patio in the shade listening to the babbling creek below, owning not just a house but a home with character and integrity, this property is for you. Enjoy the best of both worlds with quick (less than 1 mile) access to I26, commuting and travel are easy and a short driving distance to Asheville Regional Airport, as well as other nearby destinations such as Johnson City, Burnsville, Boone, and Banner Elk. Outdoor and art enthusiast will enjoy the proximity to the year around exhibits and events. Schedule your showing today to come and experience this great property for yourself.

1617 California Creek Road, Mars Hill

$422,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4394576 MLS
Set against a backdrop of gorgeous long-range mountain views and situated on a level half-acre lot with an expansive privacy-fenced backyard, this inviting home offers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Located less than five minutes from downtown Mars Hill, the property enjoys a setting that feels wonderfully removed while remaining close to local restaurants, shopping, and Mars Hill University. Inside, fresh interior paint, beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, updated recessed lighting, and new double-hung windows throughout create a bright and welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. The open layout brings together the living room, dining area, and kitchen, where new granite countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless appliances, abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and updated light fixtures in the kitchen and dining area add warmth and character. The exceptionally spacious primary suite offers dual vanities and an oversized walk-in closet. Outside, the large backyard provides ample space to enjoy the outdoors, while the refreshed rear deck offers the perfect place to take in the breathtaking mountain views. A new rear door adds to the home's recent improvements, while the seller states that the roof and HVAC system were replaced by the previous owner approximately 2½ years ago, offering valuable peace of mind for years to come. All of this is complemented by a location just 10 minutes from Weaverville and approximately 20 minutes from downtown Asheville.

395 Spring Drive, Mars Hill

$433,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4374653 MLS
Charming Mars Hill retreat with views, space, & endless potential! Welcome to this beautifully maintained home nestled on 1.11 acres just minutes from the heart of Mars Hill. Perfectly positioned for convenience and tranquility, this property offers easy access to I-26, is just 12 miles to Asheville, and a short drive to Weaverville and Johnson City—giving you the best of mountain living with everyday accessibility. Step outside and take in the east-facing long-range mountain views, established landscaping, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. The property features 5 organic raised garden beds ready for planting, a large fenced backyard with three access gates—ideal for pets—and wooded privacy that creates your own peaceful retreat. Featuring French doors leading to a covered rear deck with stairs down to the fenced yard, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Additional features include a 2-car attached garage and excellent bones ready for your personal touch. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting home with 1,420 heated square feet, plus an additional 1,420 square feet of dry, unfinished walkout basement space with a finished bonus room already in place—a rare opportunity to expand your living area, create a guest suite, or even develop an income-producing rental. Located less than half a mile from downtown Mars Hill, enjoy quick access to local favorites and convenient proximity to Mars Hill University and local schools. This home offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and future opportunity—whether you’re looking for a peaceful primary residence, room to grow, or an investment property. Seller is willing to offer a $8,500 credit toward replacement of the currently non-working AC system. Greywater runoff from washer drains into the rear wooded area, but can be rerouted to sewer if requested. Listing agent is related to seller. Great property, great potential! Check out the virtual tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=K3dyYdCbEDq&brand=0&mls=1&

37 Duck Drive, Mars Hill

$1,999,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 4320450 MLS
Privately elevated 38 acres in Mars Hill, this architect-designed retreat offers commanding mountain sunset views and refined craftsmanship. Inspired by the family’s memories, the residence blends classic Adirondack architecture with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge, adding natural rock elements, an outdoor fire pit, and a custom waterfall inviting you home. The main home features four bedrooms, a flexible bonus area, an open loft, and a retreat-style venue space, workshop, or office, all wrapped in expansive covered decking that frames the landscape. Enhanced with a private 720-sq.-ft. screened entertaining porch off the main home, the property then transitions through covered walkways and roofed outdoor corridors that create seamless connections to the matching 2nd building. Perfect for a venue, retreat, or pool house. This fully appointed 1,460-sq.-ft. Currently a recreation center—complete with pool, hot tub, sauna, billiards, bathrooms, and game areas—allowing for year-round indoor-outdoor living, including two additional screened porches for flow and relaxation, each @ 700 sq. ft. After acquiring this property and an additional parcel it was in 2016, the family thoughtfully enhanced the estate, creating a residence that stands as a refined architectural tribute to their heritage and memories. A true mountain compound with historical significance and exceptional design, this mountaintop estate—known as MOTH—presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of genuine Mountain Magic in Western North Carolina.

351 Buck Springs Run, Mars Hill

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