551 Carvers Knob Road 551 Carvers Knob RoadLittle Switzerland, NC 28777




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$2,190One of the best views imaginable in a cozy custom log cabin at the top of the world in Little Switzerland! This is mountain living done right! The 2-bedroom/2-bath mountain home delivers when it comes to comfort, location, and one of the best panoramic long-range views to be had (becoming more and more scarce), from the Roan Mountain to the Unalaska, and a side view of Mt. Mitchell and the Blacks. Turn-key home, ready for your family and entertainment. The home features oak hardwood floor and beautiful built-ins, rustic nostalgia and modern convenience— the large windows with custom blinds perfectly frame the best views one could ever acquire. ??Community water supplies the home, and an ADT alarm systems offers peace of mind when away. The home comes mostly furnished, and the full basement, plumbed for expansion, is ready to be finished out providing more bedrooms and doubling the square footage. The entertainment/view deck measures in at 40ft. X 16ft. providing the perfect spot to take in the ever changing layers of blue ridge lines, blooming laurel and rhododendron along with numerous other native flora— this is peace that you didn’t know you needed until you step foot onto this platform. Supported the covered deck are posts designed by a local artist from the world renowned Penland School of Crafts. There is a a custom-built dining table on this deck that will come in very handy for entertaining family and guests breakfast through supper. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard with nice landscaping. There is plenty of room for gardening and places for the children and pets to run. The circle drive provides ample room for parking. This isn’t just a home— it’s a sanctuary. A place where you can plant and allow your roots to run deep. This is your opportunity to become a part of these ancient mountains and enjoy the lifestyle that so many have chosen for over 250 years. The home offers privacy without remoteness and convenience without the crowd. Downtown Little Switzerland is just minutes away offering fine and quality dining experiences as the Chalet and at the Switzerland Cafe— here you will be able to mingle with many folks of like background and mix it up with all the latest happenings in this small colony at the top of the world. IF YOU APPRECIATE magnificent ancient mountain scenery and like to live or vacation clean and pure— where you can enjoy, but avoid most of the annoyances of urban, suburban or commercialized resort areas, this this property is awaiting your legacy. The emphasis here is on the enjoyment of one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the entire world; on simple forms of outdoor recreation; on clean mountain living; on companionship with interesting people, and small town schools and sports— as well as complete privacy when desired. Little Switzerland and the Spruce Pine area are approximately mid-way between New York and Florida, and is easily one days drive from 60% of the entire US population— New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New England, Florida and the Mid-west. This ridge top awaits your legacy— your family’s crest or shingle is ready to be erected here in this small town enclave. You are just 5 minutes away from downtown Little Switzerland, 15 minutes away from downtown Spruce Pine and The Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club, and the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital; 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway; 20 minutes aways from the famous Penland School of Crafts; You will be 30 minutes to downtown Burnsville, or 40 minutes to fine dining, ski resorts and other entertainment at Banner Elk, Beach Mountain, and Sugar Mountain, as well as Mountain Glen Golf Course in Newland; 30 minutes to Lake James, Marion, and I-40; 60 minutes to Asheville, NC; 70 minutes to Johnson City, TN, and the Tri-Cities Airport. This community is two hours from Charlotte, NC.
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