Set on 7.47 acres in western Ashe County in a community historically known as "Solitude," this home enjoys outstanding views and privacy, with a creek. Located equidistance between Boone and West Jefferson, this Creston home offers the best of Ashe County, with farms as neighbors and the peaceful country mountain setting so sought after for escape from the city, heat and crowds.
The view is like a living thing - changing with the time of day, the seasons, or the weather. This home enjoys a views of Ashe County's tallest mountain, "The Peak" as well as a portion of Three Top Mountain, and the locally known "Cow Face."
The Nature Conservancy, in its ongoing work to preserve our natural spaces, has recently acquired 1,500 acres on the Peak and helped the state preserve 2,000 acres on Three Top.
This rustic style home has just over 2,100 square feet, which includes a "bonus room." Officially the home has 2-bedrooms and 2-baths, but with the addition of an office with a built-in bed, the home can function as a 3-bedroom.
Rustic detailing throughout, keeps the home rustic, but the 2x6 walls add extra insulation to keep the home snug through the colder months. The great room also has a Jotul wood stove with rock surround, one of 3 options for heat. The upper level floors are pine.
The kitchen is open to the living & dining areas and features tile counters with pine cabinets, a combination of black and stainless steel appliances including a gas range, and ample work and storage space.
From the kitchen you can enjoy the beautiful views and mountain scenery.
On the upper level, the home features a 12 foot wide deck spanning most of the front with views of the mountains and the gardens.
A covered porch on the lower level has a roof and can be enjoyed even during the rain.
The lower level features a family room, foyer with ample closets, the home office, bedroom and bath.
The lower level features ceramic tile flooring, with the exception of the home office, which is carpeted.
The office features custom built-in shelves, file drawers, cabinets and a trundle bed, perfect for a child with a friend for sleep overs.
The master bedroom has vaulted pine ceilings and enjoys its own view of The Peak during the winter and a beautiful "red bud" tree during the summer which shades the room.
Just off the master bedroom is a "sun room," which the current owners use as a reading room. The sunroom has tile floors and lots of glass, including a built-in stained glass on the back wall.
The lower level bedroom keeps the rustic detailing with a pine wall.
The lower level bath features tile floors, a tub/shower combination, lots of storage space, and a stacked washer/dryer. The upper level bath features a vintage claw-foot tub, shower, pine floors and is large enough to add furniture.
This home has a bonus room which was converted from what was originally a gravel floored windowless store room. The sellers use this room as a studio for exercise, sewing and art projects. Though access is from the porch rather than through the main house, it could be used for overflow sleeping or a home office. Just beyond the studio is a workshop and fenced back yard that is perfect for pets. The fence is wired for electricity with the addition of a charger.
The neighbor currently mows the pasture for the hay and uses the fenced field for his horses or an occasional cow. The field has a large pole barn, perfect for storing lawn equipment or canoes.
A serene pond creates an ideal atmosphere for an afternoon picnic or just a quiet spot to reflect on past and future endeavors.
In winter the land is blanketed with a hushed snow. With the wood stove burning, settle in and enjoy the stillness of the mountains.
The gardens offer color all through the season - forsythia and redbud and daffodils at Easter through to a variety of summer plants to gorgeous fall color.
Offered at $425,000, this mountain escape features privacy and fabulous views in country mountain setting on 7.47 acres with creek and pond potential, wooded areas, pasture, workshop and pole barn. Vaulted wood ceilings in master bedroom & great room, 12' wide deck, covered porch, gardens, 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, wood stove, pine floors and cabinets, tile on lower level, home office/bedroom has built in desk, shelves, file drawers and bed with trundle, 3 heat sources, covered porch and deck. *Under Contract
