Welcome to your personal High Country hideaway in the heart of Mill Ridge! Nestled in beautiful Banner Elk, NC, this combines modern comfort with outdoor adventure. Step inside and instantly feel at home. The bright and functional kitchen, with open shelving and stainless steel appliances, flows effortlessly into a cozy dining space. Just off the dining room is a spacious front deck, making entertaining friends and loved ones easy. Inside and out, the home blends rustic charm with thoughtful updates. The first floor offers two full bathrooms with two bedrooms and an additional room currently used as a bedroom and laundry. Just upstairs is a large living room with a beautiful stone fireplace and a wall of windows allowing natural light to fill the room. An additional bedroom is just off the living room, currently used as a home office. Located in the amenity-rich community of Mill Ridge, you’ll enjoy an outdoor pool, tennis courts, hiking trails, and access to the Watauga River — a fly-fishing favorite. Roads are maintained year-round; flat access/ample parking make winter living easy. Love snow sports? You’re just minutes from Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain ski resorts, not to mention Hawksnest for snow tubing and zip-lining. Summer brings a bounty of hiking, kayaking, and cool mountaintop air. Centrally located between Downtown Boone/Appalachian State University and Downtown Banner Elk/Lees-McRae College, this location checks every box for year-round adventure, rental income, or restful and peaceful living.