This charming cottage is among 24 cottages built in an Altamont community with the distinction of having exterior maintenance provided by the HOA. This perk allows owners to relax & enjoy the cool mountain air whether in residence or when owners winter in Fl, they can rest assured the community is being cared for! Whether full or part time, Airbnb or long term rentals, the HOA generously provides a long list of benefits to owning in FCC. In addition to exterior paint, metal roofs, chimney repairs, wood repairs, community water & sewer (new sewer system 2023), cable & high speed internet, grounds maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, parking lot maintenance & improvements, grills & picnic tables to enjoy with family & friends. The Linville River runs along the community border. This specific cottage has a new roof/2023, new exterior paint/2025, the hand laid stone chimney inspected & updated/2024, new vapor barrier & insulation/2024, new refrigerator/24, new faucets/24, new floors /24. We’ve been updating the interior throughout our ownership & thankful Helene didn’t harm our home. Flood insurance, paid through 10/27, is gifted via a transfer to any new owner. We’re blessed not to have sustained damages but being near a river, this insurance is an added layer of protection. Considered a studio, the interior is set up in 4 quadrants, bed area, living area, kitchen & bath. The full bath contains a stack washer & dryer. The kitchen has full sized appliances & ample cabinet space. A stone fireplace is wood burning, with natural gas lines so close adding gas logs would be a breeze. We love a wood fire & 2 firewood outlets are within minutes. The cathedral ceilings & lots of windows keep the interior bathed in natural light. 2 covered porches allow for grilling out, drinks in rocking chairs, gently swinging in a porch swing on cool nights, morning coffee out in the mtn air. The porches are gated & pets can join the fun safely. Cedar siding, real stone chimneys laid by masons, metal roofs & insulated windows, beadboard walls & cabinets, top of the line materials were used for longevity. Nearby find the Linville Winery, Linville Caverns, classes in Crossnore in the arts, Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, trout fishing, hiking, biking, & so much more. Quick trips to Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Little Switzerland, Banner Elk, Boone & Blowing Rock, make this the perfect launch pad for day trips. You’ll enjoy the “no worry” factor the cottages provide. Easy come & go. The crawl space has a heater mounted in the floor joists as added insurance the pipes won’t freeze in the winter & act as radiant heat which is a bonus! If you ever thought you couldn’t afford a 2nd home, think again, these affordable cottages are the ticket to having a mountain home for football or hiking weekends, cool summers, leaf peeping in the fall, snowy winters or as an investment providing rental income for years to come. Schedule a showing today to begin your future now, owning your dream mountain cabin!