Nestled in the idyllic pastoral Crabtree community of Clyde, this charming Cape Cod home offers a serene mountain retreat just 20 minutes from Waynesville’s historic Main Street and 35 minutes from Asheville. Situated on a fully fenced 3.3 acre lot with a gated circular driveway, the property features a parklike setting created by 10 years of extensive custom landscaping. Enjoy the year-round impressive mountain views from the classic covered front porch and relax on a spacious covered back deck, perfectly suited for outdoor dining and entertaining. Inside, the open-concept layout features a soaring vaulted ceiling in the living room centered around a cozy stone gas fireplace adjoining the dining area. The kitchen is enhanced by character-rich brick wall accents, granite countertops, large island and induction range. The main-level primary suite is a bright, private sanctuary complete with a sunlit ensuite bath fully renovated in 2023 featuring a heated floor. Upstairs, a welcoming guest bedroom and versatile loft bedroom— currently utilized as a cozy den—share a full hall bath. The finished basement level expands your living space with a large versatile bonus room and full bathroom. This room is being used as a bedroom/office at present. A dedicated craft room and a generous laundry area complete the lower level finished space. Major house improvements provide peace of mind, including a heat pump replaced in 2018 and a new roof installed in 2022. Outdoors, the property boasts a 24’W x 40’D detached multipurpose two door garage equipped with its own dedicated electric meter, alongside a 20’W x 25’D open front garage ideal for heavy equipment storage. The open door height is 9′. There is plenty of pasture for up to 2 horses and they are welcome in this subdivision. The Seller is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker.