Price $574,500
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 3 Baths
Home size 2,730 sqft
Lot Size 1.63 ac
This alluring and recently renovated, lusciously captivating Mid-Century Modern Mountain Retreat offers a rare opportunity to embrace the sweeping 180-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited National Park in the country with over 12 million visitors annually. (Short-term rentals are allowed, making this property ideal as a private sanctuary, income-producing retreat, or both.) Set in a private and peaceful setting - yet just minutes from Western North Carolina's most sought-after destinations - this exceptional home invites you to relax with the rhythm of mountain life. Whispering breezes, golden light and panoramic scenery surround you, whether inside the home or outside on the expansive 700 SF screened deck, the perfect space for quiet reflection, dining and entertaining. Nature lovers will also appreciate the neighborhood's scenic 2-mile loop trail, meandering past multiple waterfalls, gliding by majestic trees, and just steps away. This warm and welcoming community hosts annual gatherings, while down the road, Maggie Valley and Waynesville offer vibrant dining, breweries, shopping, live entertainment and excellent medical and holistic services. This beautifully maintained, rock-solid home has been thoughtfully updated throughout. The fully remodeled kitchen (2025) features custom shiplap walls, deep cabinetry, butcher block and granite countertops, farmhouse sink, sliding pass-through window to the outdoor entertaining area, reverse osmosis water filtration system, Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, and GE Profile 4-burner gas range. Open-concept dining and living areas are highlighted by a stunning stone gas fireplace, panoramic sliding glass doors, new recessed lighting, and red oak hardwood floors that continue throughout the main level. Two generous bedrooms and preserved 1960s tile bathrooms add to the home's charm. The spacious primary suite includes custom closets and a private back door where you can step out to enjoy the soothing sounds of the on-site creek. Other recent upgrades include a new full-house HVAC system (2024), new water heater, fresh exterior paint (2025), and low-maintenance landscaping with little to no grass to mow"”making this home truly move-in ready. The lower level (approximately 820 SF, with its own 2-bedroom septic on file) offers another gas fireplace, full-size sauna, tiled shower, and private lounging deck with easy walk-around access to the front. ideal for a guest suite, recreation room, hobby space, or home office or studio, with additional potential to expand into the adjoining 370 SF workshop (second refrigerator included). Surrounded by pristine natural beauty yet close to it all, enjoy proximity to the luxurious Cataloochee Ranch ( a renowned Dark Sky Resort); Joey's Pancake House (rated #6 in both Carolinas); J. Arthurs Restaurant (featured in "Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri"); Maggie Valley Festival Grounds which hosts great concerts and festivals, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain-to-Sea Trail, Cataloochee Ski Area and the charm of historic Waynesville. Asheville, Brevard, Highlands, and Harrah's Cherokee Resort are all nearby. This is an exceptional mountain haven where lifestyle, beauty, and opportunity converge.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Tract Wild Acres Year Built 1964
Community Wild Acres County Haywood

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Unspecified
Jr. High School Unspecified
High School Unspecified

Additional Details

AIR Central Air, Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
BASEMENT Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access, Yes
EXTERIOR Fire pit
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Central, Electric
HOA DUES 25
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Sauna
LOT 1.63 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Views, Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 1.63
MLS STATUS Active
PARKING Attached Carport, Driveway
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 1
STYLE Contemporary, Ranch
SUBDIVISION Wild Acres
UTILITIES Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Mountain(s)

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Date last updated: 1/11/26 11:00 PM PST

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