According to neighbors, the home was originally built as a small Presbyterian Chapel during circuit rider days.Original year built is unknown. In 1969 there was a 2 story addition built onto the chapel and was converted into a single family residence. Over the years the home has been updated to varying degrees. in 2012 the main level was completely gutted and renovated to include new wiring, plumbing, lighting, sheetrock walls, new kitchen cabinetry, countertops and appliances, new bathroom, new vinyl in kitchen and bathroom, refinished hardwoods. The second floor features two bedrooms and one bathroom and has carpet, vinyl and parquet flooring. The lower level features a massive family room with stone wall fireplace with gas logs. In addition to the family room fireplace, there is a brick fireplace in the dining area with gas logs. There is a large walk-in crawl space area with concrete floors and block walls. This area cannot be treated as basement as it has a ceiling height of just over 6. This space has been waterproofed and has a sump pump- nice area for a man cave and lawn mower storage. Flat yard for entertaining. 15 minutes to Banner Elk, 25 minutes to the lake.