5065 Blowing Rock Blvd

As you enter this property, the outside world fades away & opens to one of the High Country's most captivating mountain settings. Situated on 16+/- acres, this fully furnished 3BR/3BA timber home borders more than 500k acres of Pisgah National Forest & offers an impressive combination of privacy, craftsmanship, views, & direct access to endless outdoor recreation. Built with traditional dovetailed logs w/ chinking, the home showcases authentic Appalachian character enhanced by modern upgrades, including renovated kitchen & baths, new HVAC, appliances, water heater & filtration equipment, & much more (‘21)! Designed to keep the landscape front & center, expansive windows & glass doors frame breathtaking views of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area mountains, while natural stone, handcrafted cabinetry, & cedar accents create a warm, refined mountain atmosphere. The main level features a spacious living area anchored by a stone fireplace & an awe-inspiring picture window, an updated kitchen w/ granite counters & stainless steel appliances, a dining area positioned to capture the views, a guest bedroom/flex space, & a laundry room. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private deck & elevated mountain vistas, while a guest suite just across the hall enjoys an en-suite bath & access to an enclosed glass sunroom retreat. Outdoor living boasts 3-tiered rear decking, stone patios, curated landscaping, & a detached hillside deck w/ summer kitchen, pergola, & entertaining space. Wildlife visits frequently, & a stacked-rock waterfall lies just beyond the property boundary on national forest land. Add'l features: garage/workshop, storage room, gate, high-speed internet availability. Located within 10 min of Blowing Rock & Blue Ridge Pkwy, 20 min to Boone/App State, & short drive to Grandfather Mtn, Sugar Mtn, trout streams, hiking, & more. Offered move-in ready. Shown by appt only.