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1860 Hickory: a charming mountain home offering long-range, layered mountain views in the gated community of Hound Ears - a great full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property with short-term rentals permitted (with rental registration process and restrictions). Located between Boone & Blowing Rock and close to all the High Country has to offer, Hound Ears is easily accessible year-round on paved roads. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is offered furnished and rests on over an acre with unique rock outcroppings. The main level features a great room with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, a wall of windows, and a grand stone fireplace"”adjacent to the dining room and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a breakfast nook. A spacious deck spans the back of the home and features a gazebo overlooking the views and yard below"”perfect for entertaining. The main-level bedroom suite offers a stone fireplace and a large window bench. Also on this level, find a formal foyer/entryway with stone flooring, a laundry room, and access to the oversized two-car garage. On the second level, find the spacious primary suite with a private and covered deck, large closets and storage areas, a unique bathroom with dual vanities and toilets connected by a walk-in shower, and a jetted soaking tub. A third bedroom suite exists upstairs and offers a large window bench and a small loft area overlooking the foyer below. A circular driveway provides easy access to the garage and covered stone patio at the entry. Additional features: high-speed fiber-optic internet, tankless hot water heater, gutter guards, Anderson windows, remote-controlled blinds on main-level deck, storage room above garage. Hound Ears offers amenities including a gate and security, hiking trails and a picnic area with Watauga River access, a garden and dog park, as well as the ability to purchase a club membership providing access to things like fishing, fitness center, dining options, golf, tennis, and pickleball.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 12 | LAST UPDATED | 8/20/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Hound Ears | YEAR BUILT | 1991 |
| COMMUNITY | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Watauga | STATUS | Conditional |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Valle Crucis |
|---|---|
| High School | Watauga |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw |
| BASEMENT | Crawl Space |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Stone, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Other |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Forced Air, Propane |
| HOA DUES | 1395 |
| INTERIOR | High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| LOT | 1.081 acre(s) |
| PARKING | Paved, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Private |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Community |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 3+ |
| STYLE | Mountain, Traditional |
| SUBDIVISION | Hound Ears |
| TAXES | 3131.51 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Mountain(s) |
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