Welcome to Apple Orchard, a highly desirable and picturesque Banner Elk neighborhood with incredible views. This light and bright 3 bed, 2 bath one-level home has been recently renovated and updated (2022) to include updated bathrooms, new laundry, new wet bar, flooring, interior paint, bedroom carpets and leathered quartzite countertops. Large front covered porch for admiring your long-range mountain views. The primary bedroom is spacious with two large walk-in closets. The large primary bath has been renovated and updated. Two additional bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom have also been updated and renovated. The large family room and fireplace is complimented by tongue-in-groove cathedral ceilings. Apple Orchard has beautiful walking areas, with ponds, a gazebo, and an outdoor pavilion for barbecuing and watching the sunsets over Beech Mountain. Located within minutes of Sugar and Beech Mountain ski resorts, this home is also incredibly close and convenient to Banner Elk shopping and dining. Forget wells and septic tanks, as here you have city water, city sewer, and a natural gas line!