797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound.
You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville's amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville's shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools.
Home features 3 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Unique Slate & Hardwood Floors throughout.
Spacious Great Room features amazing Wood burning fireplace, Quarts Stone fascia & hearth, room opens to additional sitting area, dining & expansive new rear decking.
Ample Kitchen is highlighted with stylish travertine tile & breakfast nook.
Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, Den area and an office (currently used as a bedroom).
Don't forget the In ground Pool! 36' x 18' Wow! Quite stunning. Many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy the serenity and privacy. Garage is 25.5' Deep x 30.3 Wide. Perfect for additional storage or workshop space. Home has been utilized as a short term rental very successfully from 2014 to 2024. Home can also be sold as a turn key operation fully furnished.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
|
Tract
|
None
|
Year Built
|
1977
|
|
Community
|
None
|
Garage Spaces
|
2.0
|
|
County
|
Buncombe
|
SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Glen Arden/Koontz |
| Jr. High School |
Cane Creek |
| High School |
T.C. Roberson |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Heat Pump |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer |
| BASEMENT |
Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access, Yes |
| EXTERIOR |
Outdoor Shower |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT |
Heat Pump, Oil |
| INTERIOR |
Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry |
| LOT |
1.35 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Private, Sloped, Wooded |
| LOT DIMENSIONS |
1.35 |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| PARKING |
Driveway |
| POOL |
Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Above Ground |
| SEWER |
Septic Tank |
| STORIES |
2 |
| STYLE |
Cabin, Contemporary |
| SUBDIVISION |
None |
| UTILITIES |
Electricity Connected |
| WATER |
Well |
Location
Listed with NextHome WNC Realty
Date last updated: 8/18/26 12:29 AM PDT
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