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Tucked away on nearly an acre of serene, wooded land with beautiful mountain views, this inviting retreat is located in the highly sought-after Western Highlands community of Sugar Mountain. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a rare balance of privacy, comfort, and year-round mountain living. The main living area is warm and welcoming, featuring a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and abundant natural light that brings the outdoors in. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with all-new appliances and flows seamlessly into the living space"”well-suited for both everyday living and entertaining. A main-level primary suite adds convenience, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide flexible space for guests, family, or potential rental use. The finished basement, complete with a newly added half bath, expands the home's versatility"”suited for recreation, a media room, or additional guest space. A rare and standout feature is the exceptional garage setup, including an attached single-car garage plus a detached oversized two-car garage. Whether for vehicles, outdoor gear, a workshop, or extra storage, this is a hard-to-find advantage in this market. Recent improvements include all new kitchen appliances, a new water heater, updated flooring in the primary bedroom, a water filtration system, freshly painted exterior trim, and a newly sealed driveway (2025). The home also features a high-wind-rated architectural shingle roof (approx. 130 mph), offering long-term durability and peace of mind. Positioned at over 4,000 feet in elevation and just minutes from skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, and dining, this property works well as a full-time residence, second home, or investment opportunity. Both short-term and long-term rentals are permitted. Combining privacy, flexibility, and a rare multi-garage setup, this home stands out as a unique opportunity in Western Highlands"”offering immediate enjoyment with the potential to further enhance mountain views over time.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 3/31/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Western Highlands | YEAR BUILT | 1988 |
| COMMUNITY | 8-Banner Elk | COUNTY | Avery |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Banner Elk |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Avery |
| High School | Avery County |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | None |
|---|---|
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave |
| AREA | 8-Banner Elk |
| BASEMENT | Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Fire Pit |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Kerosene |
| INTERIOR | High Speed Internet |
| LOT | 0.9 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 0.9 |
| PARKING | Paved, Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Private |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Mountain |
| SUBDIVISION | Western Highlands |
| TAXES | 2407 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Mountain(s) |
| WATER | Public |
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