Madison County Homes with Rustic Style

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4421552 MLS ⋅ 2,135 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Imagine waking up on almost 30 acres that belong to no one but you. This cabin his set on the center top of this mountain knoll with near 360 winter views and long range western sunset view year round are possible with a few more trees trimmed. No neighbors in sight, no traffic, just the quiet hush of the Western North Carolina mountains and the kind of privacy most people only dream about. Whether this becomes your full-time home, your weekend escape, or an income-producing getaway, this cabin slows your heartbeat the moment you arrive. But this isn’t roughing it. The morning light and mountain sunsets pore light though from floor to vaulted ceiling through the wall of windows. The 2-bed, 2-bath cabin and sleeping loft is a true labor of love. Walk through doors rescued from old churches and schools and run your hand along reclaimed oak and chestnut salvaged from a century-old Pennsylvania barn. Every beam and board carries a story, and you can feel the care that went into every detail. The Dutch West wood stove that warms to 20ft+ vaulted ceilings with easy as a back up on cold winter days. Main-level bathroom has been beautifully updated, right down to toe-kick heating beneath the new vanity. It’s the perfect blend of old-world soul and modern comfort. Then step out onto the expansive deck, built on sturdy black locust (termite resistant), and watch the deer graze through the woods. In winter, when the leaves fall, the mountains open up into sweeping 300-degree vistas, ridge after ridge rolling toward the horizon. Morning coffee, sunset glasses of wine, starry nights with nothing but silence: this deck is where you’ll fall in love all over again. The upper exterior siding is Hemlock offering a balance of beauty and structural performance. The large two car garage could be used for a studio, workshop, game room or just ample storage. You don’t even have to leave home to explore. Trails wind all across the property, inviting you to wander through the woods, discover hidden corners of your own land, and soak in the peace of the forest right outside your door. The southern property line is delineated by a rushing creek. I am told there is a waterfall there, but have not hiked yet to see it. There are no restriction on this property. It is gated at the bottom of the private drive to ensure privacy. When you’re craving more adventure, the legendary Appalachian Trail is only a few miles away. The charming river town of Hot Springs, with its famous mineral springs, is about 20 minutes down the road, and Pisgah National Forest with endless trails are a scenic drive beyond. When you’re ready for a night out, Asheville’s restaurants, breweries, and arts scene are about 50 minutes away. Nearest large grocery store is Mars Hill about 35 min away or Johnson City, TN about 45 minutes away.

755 Hollyberry Lane, Marshall

Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC. rebecca@carolinalifeproperties.com

$399,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4417135 MLS ⋅ 2,488 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Escape to the serenity of this secluded Mars Hill mountain retreat, offering approximately 3.03 acres at elevations of 3,300 feet and above, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful wooded setting. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features SIP construction, extensive custom woodwork, artistic millwork, built-ins, recessed niches with glass shelving, and warm wood floors throughout. The lofty, open-concept main level is filled with natural light and features a spacious kitchen centered around a large granite-topped island with plenty of room for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around deck to take in the mountain views, sunsets, and surrounding forest. The lower level offers radiant floor heating, generous recreation and living space, and a large bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite bath. Thoughtful systems include solar-assisted hot water and a two-stage radiant heating system utilizing a storage tank and instantaneous water heater. Additional improvements include a durable metal roof and doors replaced approximately 2.5 years ago. Fiber-optic internet provides modern connectivity and convenience in this mountain setting. The vinyl-sided exterior offers easy maintenance, while a large detached shed, previously used as a woodworking shop, provides excellent storage or workshop potential and can be connected to electricity. The backyard also features wonderful gardening space, a fire pit and a chicken coup. There is an additional well on the property which has been capped, but could be revived for low pressure irrigation. Convenient to Mars Hill and within reach of Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property combines substantial acreage, craftsmanship, mountain views, and a wonderfully secluded Western North Carolina setting. An additional 36 acre parcel, just adjacent to this property, is also for sale for $214,000 (listing forthcoming) or both properties can be purchased together for $559,900.

278 Kelses Valley Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. jakemossman@gmail.com

$499,999

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4420923 MLS ⋅ 1,150 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

An exceptional opportunity to own a truly one of a kind custom home offering remarkable privacy, architectural character, and even the potential for hydroelectric power. Set on a gorgeous unrestricted parcel near some of the area’s most impressive high end homes, this property is anything but ordinary. The dramatic great room alone is worth the visit, with soaring space, distinctive design, and the kind of character that simply cannot be replicated in a cookie cutter home. Throughout, modern design blends beautifully with warm farmhouse influences to create a home that feels creative, soulful, and inviting. The basement includes a spacious workshop that is especially well suited for artists, craftspeople, makers, or anyone looking for dedicated studio or project space. With unrestricted land and a relaxed, live and let live atmosphere in the surrounding neighborhood, this is a property that offers unusual freedom to create, explore, and truly make it your own. Private and peaceful, yet approximately 35 minutes from downtown Asheville, this is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking space, individuality, inspiration, and a setting that feels worlds away from the ordinary. The photos simply cannot capture the scale, setting, or feeling of this property. It is the kind of home that needs to be experienced in person. The house is larger than it appears - 3560 sf in total! call for details! Schedule your private showing today.

118 Marys Way, Marshall

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. jason@ownersonlyre.com

$1,299,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4411143 MLS ⋅ 3,466 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located just a few minutes from Marshall on a hilltop overlooking the mountains beyond, this is an idyllic hideaway for anyone seeking privacy yet convenience for a large family, friends or homestead. The Mountain House offers four bedrooms and has been previously operated as a STR between $220 to $450 per night. This is a high-end log home on a high knoll with views in all directions with soaring great room and large gourmet kitchen complimented by a wrap around covered deck on three sides. Three bedrooms, den and bath in the lower level with the upper level comprising the entire Primary Suite. Plenty of room for parking or additional structures. Detached small garage/workshop is ideal for storing an off road side-by-side or lawn equipment. Plenty of gently laying and flat grassy area around the house for outside play, gardening, parking or building. That is, this is not a cliff-hanger! Only qualified buyers please. Must provide 24 hours notice. Gate at property is locked. Do NOT enter the property without an appointment! Property is surveyed and access is via Logans Ridge Road (private with maintenance shared by property owners located thereon). The road is in good shape but you MUST have an AWD or 4WD. Front wheel drives will spin on the gravel.

891 Logans Ridge Road, Marshall

Listing courtesy of Retreat Realty, Ltd.. john@retreatrealty.net

$175,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4421283 MLS ⋅ 1,204 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Great opportunity for unrestricted mountain living at an affordable price! 1712 Little Creek abounds with character and is located directly across from over 500 acres of national forest land, and just minutes from Max Patch and the Appalachian Trail. The home was renovated in 2025 with a new kitchen, roof, UV water filter, water heater, deck, and sliding doors, but retains the original wormy chestnut and cherry woodwork. The spacious open concept has high ceilings, great natural light, and offers versatility with the option to easily section off a second sleeping area. The lower level has both interior and exterior access and would make for a amazing studio or workshop; it's a wide open, blank canvas for your vision. Outside you'll find a full RV hookup (electric, water, and waste disposal), a level lot with views, and year-round sounds of the waterfall across the road. With state maintained access, fiber internet availability, amazing potential as a short term rental, and being offered fully furnished, this one checks all the boxes for your next mountain home!

1712 Little Creek Road, Hot Springs

Listing courtesy of Morgan + Marley Real Estate Advisors. brokerjasonmorgan@gmail.com

$779,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4409355 MLS ⋅ 4,616 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Some homes are built to fit neatly into a category. This one was built to be remembered. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of Western North Carolina, this remarkable three-bedroom log home is for the buyer who has always dreamed of owning a true mountain cabin only on a much grander scale. Rich wood, massive hand-hewn beams, stonework and a striking central fireplace give the home its authentic character, while walls of windows frame the surrounding mountains and bring the landscape into nearly every gathering space. From the front porch, the ever-present view of Big Bald Mountain becomes part of daily life, changing with the light, weather and seasons. The expansive, multi-level floor plan offers an extraordinary amount of room for family and friends. The main level features generous living, dining and kitchen areas that flow together for entertaining, plus a pantry and access to an approximately 44-foot-long deck. Upstairs, the private bedroom spaces are complemented by a dedicated office, multiple bathrooms, a balcony and dramatic overlooks into the living areas below. The lower level feels like a destination of its own, with a large family room centered around a second fireplace, a game room, laundry, utility rooms, and additional flexible spaces for hobbies, recreation or spillover guests. Outside, covered porches, open decks, stone terraces and expansive acreage create a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by hardwood forest and long range mountain scenery. It feels wonderfully removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it is only approximately five minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering winter skiing, year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber and a summertime downhill bike park scheduled to open in August 2026. Wolf Laurel’s acclaimed high elevation golf course is also nearby, along with Mars Hill, Burnsville and convenient access to Interstate 26. Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport near Johnson City, Tennessee, are each approximately 45 minutes away. This is not an ordinary cabin and it is not meant for an ordinary buyer. It is a home for large gatherings, long weekends that turn into entire seasons, quiet mornings overlooking Big Bald and evenings spent around the fire. For someone who has always imagined owning a substantial, authentic mountain retreat with room for everyone, this may be the place where that dream finally takes shape. *Additional Five Acres available. See MLS#4406923 for more details.*

1185 Black Bear Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. carrieleehoffman@remax.net

$990,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4406923 MLS ⋅ 4,616 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Some homes are built to fit neatly into a category. This one was built to be remembered. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of Western North Carolina, this remarkable three-bedroom log home is for the buyer who has always dreamed of owning a true mountain cabin only on a much grander scale. Rich wood, massive hand-hewn beams, stonework and a striking central fireplace give the home its authentic character, while walls of windows frame the surrounding mountains and bring the landscape into nearly every gathering space. From the front porch, the ever-present view of Big Bald Mountain becomes part of daily life, changing with the light, weather and seasons. The expansive, multi-level floor plan offers an extraordinary amount of room for family and friends. The main level features generous living, dining and kitchen areas that flow together for entertaining, plus a pantry and access to an approximately 44-foot-long deck. Upstairs, the private bedroom spaces are complemented by a dedicated office, multiple bathrooms, a balcony and dramatic overlooks into the living areas below. The lower level feels like a destination of its own, with a large family room centered around a second fireplace, a game room, laundry, utility rooms, and additional flexible spaces for hobbies, recreation or spillover guests. Outside, covered porches, open decks, stone terraces and expansive acreage create a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by hardwood forest and long range mountain scenery. It feels wonderfully removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it is only approximately five minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering winter skiing, year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber and a summertime downhill bike park scheduled to open in August 2026. Wolf Laurel’s acclaimed high elevation golf course is also nearby, along with Mars Hill, Burnsville and convenient access to Interstate 26. Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport near Johnson City, Tennessee, are each approximately 45 minutes away. This is not an ordinary cabin and it is not meant for an ordinary buyer. It is a home for large gatherings, long weekends that turn into entire seasons, quiet mornings overlooking Big Bald and evenings spent around the fire. For someone who has always imagined owning a substantial, authentic mountain retreat with room for everyone, this may be the place where that dream finally takes shape.

1185 & 1115 Black Bear Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. carrieleehoffman@remax.net

$620,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4394270 MLS ⋅ 1,837 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Experience mountain living at its finest in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath log cabin nestled in the desirable Wolf Laurel community. Showcasing stunning long-range winter mountain views, this inviting retreat features a spacious living room with rich wood interiors, a striking stone fireplace, wet bar, and walls of windows that bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area provide plenty of space for gathering and entertaining, while the primary suite is conveniently located on the main level. Step outside to the expansive deck and enjoy fresh mountain air, seasonal views, and peaceful surroundings. Ideally situated near hiking and biking trails and just minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Wolf Laurel Golf and Country Club, this home offers four-season enjoyment. Sold fully furnished, this turnkey property is ready for immediate use as a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. A full walk-out basement provides excellent potential for additional finished living space, adding both functionality and future value.

145 Lucas Lane, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties. hope.burk@allentate.com

$929,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4363465 MLS ⋅ 2,783 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Elevated mountain living at over 4,500 feet in elevation, this extensively upgraded and fully furnished mountain retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort, scenery, golf course frontage, and flexibility. Perfectly positioned to capture massive direct-west 50+ mile long-range mountain views from the front of the home, the property delivers unforgettable sunsets and the authentic Western North Carolina lifestyle buyers seek. The home features golf course frontage along the #2 green while simultaneously enjoying dramatic western-facing mountain scenery stretching across multiple Blue Ridge ridge-lines. This rare combination offers both the peaceful mountain golf atmosphere buyers love and the expansive long-range views typically found from premier high-elevation golf course properties. At this elevation, enjoy cooler summer temperatures, refreshing mountain air, unforgettable sunsets, and ever-changing mountain colors throughout the seasons. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features three bedrooms, three full baths, a versatile bonus room currently utilized as a fourth sleeping area, and an upper loft that provides additional flexibility as a home office, fitness space, recreation area, or overflow guest accommodations. The fully renovated lower level adds substantial living and gathering space, creating a comfortable environment for full-time living, a mountain getaway, or potential vacation rental use. Extensive improvements include a new septic system (2024), central air conditioning, tankless propane water heater, drainage and retaining wall enhancements, driveway improvements, underground gutter drainage, a newly constructed lower deck, stainless steel cable railings, view-enhancement tree work, and fresh interior and exterior paint (2025). Additional upgrades and improvements throughout the property further enhance its appeal. Offered fully furnished and equipped, the home provides a truly turnkey mountain living experience. Large windows and outdoor living areas are designed to maximize both the spectacular mountain views and golf course setting. Whether enjoying morning coffee, entertaining guests, or watching the sun set across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the home's indoor and outdoor spaces are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this exceptional setting. Located within the gated Wolf Laurel Resort community, the property offers access to year-round recreation including golf, skiing, and the bike adventure park at Hatley Pointe, dining at Smoke & Timber, and miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the community connecting directly to the Appalachian Trail. Additional amenities are available through the Wolf Laurel Country Club and Village Club. Some amenities require membership. Whether you're seeking a mountain getaway, golf retreat, investment property, or full-time residence, 721 McKinney Gap offers a rare combination of elevation, long-range views, golf course frontage, extensive upgrades, and turnkey convenience in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable mountain communities.

721 Mckinney Gap Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Hicks Real Estate Group LLP. robert.hicks@hicksreg.com

$429,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4374196 MLS ⋅ 1,040 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this creekfront cabin with built-in income potential. Originally built in the 1930s, the main cabin was extensively remodeled down to the studs in 2021 with new walls, ceilings, roof, electrical, appliances, and more. The main home offers a comfortable floor plan, generous outdoor living space, a covered front porch, covered back porch, and creekside patio. Main home previously rented for $1,900/month. Property also includes a 1-bedroom/1-bath additional dwelling unit currently rented for $1,100/month, featuring washer and dryer hookups, plus a mobile home lot rented for $450/month. Mobile home is tenant-owned and does not convey. Each unit has separate utilities and septic; septic systems were last pumped in 2025. Conveniently located with easy access to I-26, downtown Mars Hill, Hatley Pointe, Tennessee, Weaverville, and Asheville. No known Helene damage. Parcel is partially located in a flood zone.

5881 Us 23 Highway, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown. olivia.thurmond@allentate.com

$299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4324668 MLS ⋅ 1,797 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

RUSTIC CABIN IN MARSHALL'S SECLUDED VALLEY COMMUNITY W/MILLION $$$$ VIEWS AND 2 BONUS ROOMS! If you are looking for a seasonal getaway cabin with stunning long range views, this is it. This property has been in the same family since built and they have immensely enjoyed Spring, Summer & Fall getaways as it's only heat source is a wood stove on the main level with one of two beautiful stone fireplaces....the other is wood burning in the basement which is really a lower level w/two bonus rooms one having a closet. New flooring and paint would transform this cabin into a showplace and upgrading the HVAC system could make it a year round dwelling. New metal roof and new operational spring as the water source have been recently done.

2650 Secluded Valley Road, Marshall

Listing courtesy of French Broad Real Estate Co.. annmharold@gmail.com

$319,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4244597 MLS ⋅ 1,011 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Breathe the sweet mountain air that can only be found at higher elevations! No HOA! Located just outside of Leicester, in the popular Spring Creek Community, this mountain cabin location is the perfect balance between country living, privacy, and access. Much closer to Asheville than Hot Springs but with favorable Madison Country taxes and lightening fast fiber internet! You'll enjoy easy, one level living, and level access from this low maintenance property. Summertime is cool & green at 3600 ft above sea level! What a great escape from the heat this would be as a second home! Things are just more special on the mountain, & this comfortable cabin is sure to inspire if you seek an easy to access, close to Asheville, Blue Ridge Mountain getaway! Your biggest decision will be where to sit on the porch! Flowing stream beside your own private gazebo, and waterfall feature just off the side porch are sure to delight! Open air work space below home, with a bench ready for your next project.

70 Fox Run, Hot Springs

Listing courtesy of Ivester Jackson Blackstream. kimgentryjustus@gmail.com

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