Fall in love at first sight with this charming mountain retreat, perfectly situated in the Balsam Mountains of Western North Carolina. This home offers an irresistible connection to nature, where wildlife sightings—including turkeys, deer, hawks, rabbits and a special fox — are a regular occurrence. The exterior appeal begins with a charming covered stone front porch and a gorgeous beveled glass entry that floods the home with natural light. Step inside to find stunning red oak flooring throughout the main level. The living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a soaring ceiling and a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with gas logs and a rustic artisan mantle. Large windows flank the fireplace, framing the lush landscape. The kitchen is a cook’s dream, equipped with a Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, a Jenn-Air gas range with an electric oven, granite countertops, center island, and custom lighting. The adjoining dining room features a wall of windows and is pre-plumbed for a future wet bar. The spacious primary suite offers an elegant bath with a tiled shower, a relaxing garden tub, and an expansive double vanity, two closets plus a private exterior door leading directly to the back deck. A second bedroom on the main level includes a full en-suite bath. The lower level provides additional living space with a large bedroom with sitting area, a full bath, and a family/recreation room that opens to a cozy private deck. Outdoor living is exceptional, with back decks that capture the soothing sounds of a nearby rushing, bold creek. With modern updates including a new roof, HVAC, and water filtration system (2025), plus a whole-house generator and dual 320-gallon buried propane tanks, this home is as efficient as it is beautiful. Residents also enjoy access to a community picnic pavilion, perfect for social gatherings. Come experience this exceptional mountain haven just 15 minutes from historic, award winning downtown Waynesville, NC.