OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE AT A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 4.5% INTEREST RATE. SELLER OPEN TO REVIEWING ALL OFFERS Experience exceptional privacy, breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, and over 10 private acres in the gated Creston community. Spanning three parcels, this architect-designed mountain retreat offers the perfect combination of seclusion, self-sufficiency, and modern convenience. Designed for flexibility and independence, the property features a whole-home generator, high-speed internet, and a separate guest cottage ideal for a home office, remote-work headquarters, creative studio, or private guest accommodations. The 3, 000+ square foot main residence showcases expansive windows that capture stunning mountain vistas, an open-concept floor plan, coffered ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, a JennAir gas range, commercial hood, large center island, and walk-in pantry. Thoughtful design throughout creates a seamless connection between indoor living and the surrounding natural beauty. The detached three-bedroom guest cottage offers tremendous versatility for visiting family and friends, multi-generational living, a dedicated workspace, or additional guest accommodations. Located just 7 miles from Black Mountain and approximately 25 miles from Asheville, you’ll enjoy peaceful mountain living without sacrificing access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Creston residents also enjoy hiking trails, waterfalls, paved roads, a mountaintop fitness center, and more than half of the community preserved as conservation land. For buyers seeking privacy, acreage, mountain views, remote-work capability, and owner financing, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Western North Carolina’s most distinctive mountain retreats. Owner Financing / Seller Financing Available.