Rare opportunity to own a 4BR/4BA log home in historic Valle Crucis just a short walk from the Watauga River and minutes to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk! Well maintained and beautifully updated, this home boasts beautiful mountain views and expansive multiple decks (both open and covered) from which to enjoy them. Inside, the home features black walnut floors throughout the main level and an impressive great room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace with gas logs and French doors leading to the open deck. The open kitchen features a large central bar with seating for two, granite countertops, new LG French door refrigerator and newer gas range. The adjoining dining room features easy access to the back deck, perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom and two full bathrooms are conveniently located on the main level of the home, as well as a bonus room (currently being used as home office, but could also function as a bedroom) and a spacious laundry room. Upstairs you will find an open loft, large bedroom with vaulted ceilings and deck access, and a full bathroom. Downstairs features the third and fourth bedroom (with deck access), and another full bathroom. The deck off of this lower bedroom has a large hot tub and stairs leading to the yard. Outside you will find an elegant detached 2-car carport (beautifully finished with vaulted tongue & groove ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier) as well as an attached workshop. Some recent upgrades include: enlarged parking area, extensive landscaping, gutters with leaf guards, and a newer heat pump and gas furnace (3 zone system). A generator will come on automatically in the event of a power outage and will power the kitchen, laundry room, great room, dining room, office, furnace and the well pump. Home is also equipped with an ADT security system. This house would be a wonderful primary home or a great rental/secondary residence and is being offered fully furnished and ready to move in (less minor exclusions - see attached list)! It had great success with short term rentals in the past; the current owners have not rented it.