10 mins to Boone! Nestled on a peaceful .43-acre lot, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and versatility. The five-bedroom house has 3 bathrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper level. Of the three bedrooms, the one nearest the hall bathroom boasts a seven-year history of short-term rentals on Airbnb. The lower level features two bedrooms, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a laundry area, and a separate entrance. This cute apartment provides a comfortable setting for guests, extended family, or short-term rentals. It has a solid six-month, long-term rental history. Additional features include heating and cooling systems for each level, gas water heaters, heat pumps, septic systems, a wraparound deck, gas fireplace, a retaining wall with carriage lights, a basement, wrapped crawl space, a radon mitigation system, single-car garage and additional park spaces, fruit trees, and a new roof. This property presents an exceptional opportunity for both homeowners and investors. (ALTHOUGH NEAR A CREEK, THIS HOME IS NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE AND DID NOT SUSTAIN DAMAGE OR FLOODING FROM HURRICANE HELENE- FLOOD INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED)