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$995,000
6 Beds 4 Baths 4404059 MLS 4,332 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
A TRULY MAGICAL RETREAT: This is, quite simply, one of the most magical properties I have ever experienced, where the outside world seems to fall away. What began as a small yet elegant mountain home built in 1951 was transformed some 40 years later when a brilliant botanist discovered “Flat Rock” and began creating an extraordinary private sanctuary. With an artist’s eye and a botanist’s knowledge, he designed gardens connected by meandering pathways, dancing creeks, waterfalls and serene koi ponds. More than 30 varieties of Japanese maples join dozens of native and hybrid specimens beneath soaring mature trees providing the perfect balance of sunlight and shade. Everywhere you wander, there is another discovery. Pathways of wood, stone and earth wind through boulder gardens, across creeks, beside waterfalls and into quiet hidden spaces. Open and covered decks offer peaceful places to disappear with a book, enjoy morning coffee or listen to the water as sunlight dances through the canopy. The creeks are alive, singing through the gardens and tumbling over approximately a dozen natural waterfalls into peaceful pools and ponds. The Great Room, sunroom, kitchen, bedrooms and decks are surrounded by this extraordinary natural beauty, allowing the gardens and mountain landscape to become part of the home itself. THE HOME IS JUST AS SPECIAL: Indoors, the botanist and woodworker spared no detail. Stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, warm natural materials, a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room and inviting gathering spaces create the character of an elegant mountain lodge while preserving the charm of the original residence. Although served by a four-bedroom septic system, the home offers six bedrooms plus three additional bunk beds, offering wonderful flexibility for family and guests. With no known restrictive covenants, possibilities include a private family compound, mountain retreat, destination property or, subject to applicable approvals, a distinctive lodging or hospitality concept. THE WOOD WORKER'S EXTRAORDINARY WORKSHOP: An accomplished woodworker, the owner constructed an impressive approximately 2,500-square-foot workshop on the primary lot, creating even more possibilities. The upper level is fully heated and finished with pine walls, vaulted ceilings and a half bath. A spectacular approximately 565-square-foot partially covered deck overlooks the gardens and waterfalls, framed by towering pines and oaks with year-round views toward the Great Smoky Mountains. Ground-level access from a separate rear gravel driveway opens to a spacious, level backyard with raised gardens, a chicken house for fresh eggs and a fire pit perched above the mountain creek and waterfalls. I will leave that wonderfully quiet space to your imagination. The unfinished lower level offers additional flexibility and is heated by a wood-burning stove and propane wall unit. AND THEN THERE IS THE ADJOINING LOT: The adjoining parcel continues the magic, bordered by creeks, mature trees and cleared areas. A separate gated, natural driveway leads to a 40' x 16' pole shed, installed in 2006 for an RV, with ample turnaround space. This mostly level parcel offers possibilities for recreation, gardens, outdoor amenities, overflow parking or future uses subject to applicable approvals. Altogether, the property offers more than 5,600 square feet of heated space, extraordinary gardens, waterfalls, creeks, mountain views, multiple outdoor living areas, workshop space and room to dream. Numerous updates include HVAC systems, windows, roofs, crawlspace encapsulation, stone skirting and more; a comprehensive list of improvements and botanical specimens is included in the attachments. This is not simply a mountain home. IT IS A SANCTUARY—an artist’s retreat, a natural playground and, above all, a transformative garden lovingly cultivated for decades. There are places you appreciate when you see them—and then there are places you feel. This is one of those rare places.

39 Flat Rock Road Unit #Tracts 1 & 2, Waynesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Elite Realty. Cynthia@Cynthia-Thornton.com

$455,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 4409422 MLS 2,727 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Pre-inspected, one owner home, on .6 acres with Mountain views, extremely private, yet only a few minutes to shopping and downtown Waynesville. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has plenty of room for everyone. Main level has hard-wood floors, a huge primary bedroom with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs, plenty of windows, and a large ensuite bathroom. Living room, office, large kitchen, dining area and sitting room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs. Walk-out finished basement has 2 bedrooms, a family room with propane stove, full bath, library and laundry room. Large wrap-around deck, plenty of storage inside and out. Natural, low-maintenance landscaping with backyard waterfall feature. Priced to allow you to put your personal touches on this solidly built home. Sellers are offering a $10,000 credit for exterior wall repair. Buy with confidence, pre-inspected with corrections made, radon tested below llimits, septic tank pumped. Come make this mountain top treehouse your own.

212 Torda Trace, Waynesville

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. 828-550-1389

$874,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 4379016 MLS 3,401 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Perched on 1.54 acres across two parcels, this refined mountain residence offers a rare blend of privacy, convenience and sweeping long-range mountain views just minutes from Waynesville. Inside, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed timbers and expansive windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and uninterrupted mountain scenery. The great room centers around a warm gas fireplace, creating an inviting focal point for gatherings. Two spacious en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and vaulted ceilings, plus a third en-suite bedroom, offer comfort with a generous sense of scale. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with wraparound decks designed for relaxation and entertaining, complete with a firepit and pergola. Multiple fenced areas with Astroturf provide practicality for pets. A handcrafted waterfall enhances the property with calming sounds of flowing water, elevating the overall mountain experience. Blending privacy, character and proximity to town, this is a mountain retreat built for everyday living and memorable escapes. Not in HOA and no HOA fee.

266 Hawks Crest Drive, Waynesville

Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. 828-753-5199

$589,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 4355703 MLS 1,611 SqFt. ACTIVE Status
Tucked away at the end of a private road, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on 5.91 unrestricted acres offers peace, privacy, and a true connection to nature. Inside, vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light create an inviting open living space centered around a cozy gas log fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen features a gas range, dining nook, and generous counter space, while a loft above provides the perfect spot for an in-home office or creative retreat. The split floor plan offers added privacy, with a primary bedroom featuring a wall of windows that fills the space with natural light and a primary suite that includes convenient in-room laundry. A private deck off the guest bedroom offers a quiet place to relax and take in the surroundings. The exterior is equally impressive, with a 2025 roof, scenic hiking trails, a fenced yard, a covered porch, an outbuilding/shed, and a tranquil koi pond with waterfall feature. The grounds are thoughtfully landscaped with established berry bushes, fruit trees, and perennial asparagus that returns year after year. An unfinished basement expands the possibilities with a wood stove for an affordable backup heating source, and a one-car garage/workshop space. Equipped with solar power and wired for a generator, this property blends comfort, efficiency, and self-sufficiency in a serene wooded setting all while only 10 minutes to downtown Waynesville. Call today for your private showing!

401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. jordan.stepansky@gmail.com

$624,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 4042474 MLS 2,409 SqFt. ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
This single level 3 DB/3.5 BA custom designed home with attention to detail is an entertainer's dream. The open floor plan incorporates the Great Room, Dining Room & Kitchen. A nook of the Great Room provides a comfortable conversation & relaxation area. Vaulted ceilings & 4 skylights allow natural lighting in the Great Room, Dining & Kitchen. Adjacent to the Kitchen is 3 arched openings into the Sunroom with 6 windows allowing more natural light the ability to enjoy the peace & serenity of the private landscaped back yard where much of the 10 tons of rock that the owners had brought in during construction was place. The custom Kitchen was designed by the owner to be set up for gourmet cooking. The owner designed this home to entertain friends & family. Extra adjacent buildable lot could be included with an acceptable offer.

144 Ruffed Grouse Lane, Waynesville

Listing courtesy of McGovern Property Management, Inc.. mcgovernpropertymgt@gmail.com

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