123 Main Street, Franklin

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There is a particular kind of freedom in a home that asks nothing of you. 16A Willow View Drive sits inside a gated community just minutes to downtown Franklin, and everything about it is built for the part of life where the mountains are enjoyed rather than maintained. One story, no stairs anywhere and a whole community to enjoy the outdoors. 

The living room runs the length of the home and opens to a screened porch that faces out toward the ridges. In winter, the mountains show through clearly. In summer, the porch stays shaded and cool, and it becomes the place where coffee happens in the morning and where the evening slows down. The split-bedroom plan gives the primary suite its own side of the house, with a walk-in closet, which matters when your favorite guests show up. The kitchen sits open to the living space, laundry is on the main level, and the attached garage puts you inside without ever standing in the rain.

What sets this one apart is what you will never have to do. You'll start with newly installed flooring and a fresh coat of interior paint throughout. In the past two years, the roof and the HVAC system have been replaced, and the parking area has been recently resurfaced. The POA maintains the lawn, grounds, home exterior, and ongoing parking area maintenance. Community water and public sewer mean no well and no septic. You can lock the door in October, spend two months elsewhere, and come back to a place that looks exactly the way you left it. The clubhouse and walking trails are there when you want them.

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Charming Mountain Town with Rich Heritage and Endless Adventure

Located just a short drive from downtown Franklin and Highlands, this home is close to hiking trails, scenic drives, and local amenities, making it a fantastic full-time residence, vacation retreat, or rental investment. Schedule your showing today and experience this charming mountain escape!

Franklin is known as the "Gem Capital of the World." The area is rich in gems and minerals and is a favorite spot for rockhounds of all ages. The famous Cowee Valley north of Franklin lures thousands each year to its mines which yield valuable stones to lucky miners annually. Among the native stones found are ruby, sapphire and garnets, just to name a few.

Franklin lies within the Nantahala National Forest. Comprised of over half of a million acres of unspoiled beauty, the rolling mountains rise to peaks over 5,000 ft. high from the valley of the Little Tennessee River. Spectacular waterfalls, pristine fishing streams, and abundant wildlife are among the area’s many natural treasures. The mountainscape is lined with many wonderful hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail, which meanders for 60 miles along the crest of the Nantahala Mountains..