Home on 10.85 mountain acres with multiple springs, waterfalls, and rock outcroppings near the Watauga River Gorge. 3br/2ba modular single-level home with den and large bonus room. Master bedroom has large en suite bath with big tub and two sinks. Home is pet-friendly, with a 10x24 deck and a 2000 sq ft fenced front yard overlooking a pastoral view to the west. Long range views to the south include a full view of Beech Mountain ski slopes. Property has 120 feet of road frontage on Ward’s Branch Rd. The driveway is shared with one neighbor. Halfway up the road is a huge boulder outcropping and a waterfall that could be made into a beautiful picnic area. A year-round mountain spring runs more than 1000 feet through the property and makes a picturesque entryway to a level second-home site with long-range mountain views. Conveniently located three minutes to the Watauga Gorge River Park and fifteen minutes to Boone. Five minutes to Sugar Grove, 10 minutes to Valle Crucis, 30 minutes to Beech Mountain Ski Resort or Watauga Lake public boat access.