Here is an incredible listing for those seeking estate living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This spectacular 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Adirondack-style mountain home, set on 21-plus acres at the foot of Elk Knob State Park, offers luxurious country living.
Less than eight miles from Boone, this property features native hardwoods and evergreens with Norris Creek as the western border. You, your family and house guests can explore the many trails that comprise the property, enjoy trout fishing or simply play in the sparkling pools and waterfall of the creek.
Access this impressive home by the stately circular driveway that offers plenty of parking and is surrounded by lovely landscaping. There’s also a detached three-bay garage, and a covered carport, creating plenty of room for vehicles.
Inside enter the large foyer to find high quality workmanship and details, including gleaming wood floors.
From the elegant yet rustic foyer, enter the spacious vaulted great room, highlighted by massive log construction. The room features a beautiful stone two-sided wood-burning fireplace and wood flooring. The floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto magnificent mountain views and allow for plenty of natural light to stream in.
On the other side of the stone fireplace, you’ll find the formal dining room, an ideal entertaining space (or the setting for a candlelight dinner for two). This room opens onto the expansive deck, a convenient feature for outdoor grilling and dining.
And wait until you see the contemporary gourmet kitchen, with its beautiful custom cabinetry, granite counters, wood floors and a center work island with bar seating.
For your convenience, a spacious laundry area is just off the kitchen, with plenty of work and storage space, and its own exterior entrance.
Also on the main level, find an expansive master bedroom, with both sitting and office areas. The master also has an en suite luxury bath with double vanities, custom decorative tile work and a large walk-in shower.
Now to the upper level, where you’ll find a cozy loft area, the perfect spot to curl up with a good book.
The two large guest rooms on this floor each have their own bathroom. The first of these upper en suite bedrooms features another stone fireplace with gas logs, and carries out the overall theme of architectural interests with the huge logs and vaulted ceilings. The second upper level bedroom has lots of windows, filling the room with natural light, a vaulted ceiling and wood floors
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On the full walk-out lower level find a huge game room/family room with a stone fireplace, On this level, the fourth bedroom can be found, offering plenty of privacy for guests, a full bath, a bonus room, and a two-bay garage.
Other custom features of this home include whole-house wiring for TV and phone, a security system, three-zone heating and cooling, an outside hot and cold shower, and Rinnai tank-less water heaters.
Back outside, there are multiple classic covered wrap porches and wrap around decks, including a screened porch. These extended outdoor living spaces will be sure to please during summer months. There’s plenty of space for relaxing on deck chairs, entertaining and taking in the views. What’s more, you will be caressed by the not-so-distant sounds of the waterfalls of Norris Creek.
In addition to the two-bay garage on the lower level, there is another three-bay garage with a large covered carport/breezeway connecting to the home. This area makes unloading groceries a snap during inclement weather and also provides even more outdoor entertaining space.
The backyard is level, which makes it both kid-and pet-friendly. The centerpiece of the yard is the saltwater pool with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge mountains in the distance. The pool has a dedicated 500-gallon propane tank for on-demand heat, a tanning ledge, and a winter safety cover.
Located in the Boone area of Watauga County this dream-like Blue Ridge Mountain estate would make a wonderful country retreat or primary residence.
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