As you turn onto Secluded Lane, it becomes evident that you are nearing your ideal mountain retreat! This custom-built, craftsman-style 2-bedroom, plus loft, 2-bath mountain cottage comes fully furnished with both indoor and outdoor furniture, allowing you to simply pack a bag and arrive! The main floor boasts an open-concept family room featuring a stone fireplace equipped with vented gas logs. The kitchen is a chef's paradise, complete with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a spacious island accommodating four, and Cambria quartz countertops. Adjacent to the family room is a large wraparound deck, both covered and uncovered, perfect for enjoying the refreshing mountain air and breathtaking views, including a direct sightline to Mount Jefferson. The main level also features two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a generously sized laundry closet. Upstairs, you will find a loft area currently utilized as additional sleeping space, which features built-in cabinets, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with double sinks, as well as a separate tub and shower. The lower level can be accessed through an outside covered patio and deck area, offering 500 square feet of space that is primed for finishing, with plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling already installed. This area could be transformed into a studio apartment, game room, or workshop. The house is equipped with numerous high-quality features, including Anderson casement windows, bamboo flooring, fiber cement siding, 30-year shingles, and an encapsulated basement for mechanicals. Recent updates comprise new decking boards, metal wire railings, and a refrigerator. The property is situated on a 1-acre lot, and the sale includes an additional buildable 1.247-acre lot. Elk Shoals New River State Park is a 3-mile drive, West Jefferson is a mere 9 miles, and Boone is just 30 miles.  Do not hesitate; schedule your showing today for our listing E176!