Cozy, updated, furnished, with vacation rentals allowed and ready for immediate enjoyment or income potential **(FURNITURE INCLUDED)**. The inviting great room features vaulted ceilings, a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace. The recently remodeled kitchen includes solid Alder wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a tile backsplash. An oversized deck extends the living space outdoors, offering peaceful forest views ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level adds flexible *BONUS* space, another full bath, laundry area, and access to a full-length garage/workshop with plenty of room for storage, hobbies, or outdoor gear. This home has been well maintained with thoughtful improvements, including exterior paint in 2022, a new garage door in 2023, stone retaining wall in 2020, and kitchen, bath, and flooring updates completed between 2018 and 2019. An easy-access driveway, ample parking, and Spectrum high-speed internet add everyday convenience. Located at the end of a quiet paved road, this mountain getaway is just minutes from skiing, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Waynesville, and Asheville. Ideal as a vacation home, full-time residence, or investment property. No HOA, just an annual voluntary $25 for an owners picnic. No city taxes. County taxes $1, 167.80.