Secluded, classic Mayview cottage updated to state-of-the-art and just blocks from the heart of Blowing Rock. This charming home, perched on a ridge above New Year's Creek, is a secret find. Follow the stone walk to the covered porch, viewing the quaint mini-cottage beyond and enter the foyer. The vaulted great room with new wooden floors unfolds before you. Across, see the window wall with a screened porch and forest beyond. From floor-to-ceiling is the stone fireplace wall with gas logs and special niches to display treasures. Opposite is a large wall for displaying art that is punctuated by a custom wet bar. Overlooking all is a loft for reading and relaxing. Beside is a large attic storage space. The dining area is framed by three windows overlooking the forest. It adjoins the newly installed kitchen with granite dining bar and custom counters/cabinets. Upscale appliances include a double-door stainless steel refrigerator, gas range with two electric ovens, a deep composite sink to create a sophisticated chef's kitchen- a favorite gathering spot. Adjoining the kitchen is a lovely half bath. Beside is a laundry room with custom cabinetry. All adjoin the oversized two-car garage/storage area. Pull right into the garage and unload groceries straight into the kitchen. Just off the foyer is the primary bedroom with a dressing room/closet and luxury tile and granite bath with a large shower. Through the window, view the charming studio/office/garden house. From the foyer, guests go to the lower level with three bedrooms, two baths and a family room with a window wall opening to the porch. One of the bedrooms can be used as a wardrobe room. The guest level is heated and cooled by mini-splits controlled in each room. The family room has a large flat-screen TV for movie night and a gas stove to chase chills. Relax on the lower level porch/patio or the main level screened porch. A big bonus is the quaint heated & cooled studio/office/garden house. Some furnishings convey.