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Featured property | Jefferson, NC

271 Quail Hollow Road

Wooded acreage, multiple decks, and a home ready for its next chapter.

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136 On The Rocks, Boone

$545,000

2 Beds ⋅

2 Baths ⋅

265101 MLS

This is a house that wants company. Walk through the iron gate and up the stone steps, with tall evergreens on both sides, and you land on a sunny deck right outside the front French doors. It's a great spot for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine while dinner gets going. From there the deck keeps going. It wraps around the house under big old hardwoods, and every turn gives you another place to settle in. Set up a long table at the far corner and eat dinner up in the treetops. Pull a few chairs into the shade for the folks who'd rather visit than cook. Around the side, the patio has an outdoor fireplace for cool mountain nights, plus a concrete pad that's already wired for a hot tub. All you have to do is pick one out. And when the bottle runs dry, there's no trip to the store. Just walk out back to the wine cave and grab another. Inside, the main living room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a stone fireplace with a wood mantel, and built-in shelves on each side. Big windows and glass doors pull in the light and put you right back out on the deck. The galley kitchen keeps everything close, with lots of white cabinets, tile counters, and a window over the sink that looks into the trees. It has its own sliding door to the deck too, so food goes from the stove to the table in a few steps. A bedroom and a full bath with a walk in shower are on this level, and a second bedroom is upstairs. Then there's the lower level, and this is where your guests are going to want to stay. It's a finished basement with its own entrance, so visitors can come and go on their own schedule. There's a big open room with a second stone fireplace, a full bath with a walk in shower, and a kitchen with a stove, fridge, and sink. Laundry is down here too, along with a large closet and a storage room. Step out the door to a covered porch that looks straight into the woods. Friends who come up for a long weekend will have room to spread out, and you'll still have the main level to yourself. The drive home takes you past a view of the Blue Ridge Parkway at the entrance to Parkway Forest Estates, then back into the trees just outside Boone. The big stuff has been handled. The heat pump went in around 2024, the well pump was replaced around 2021, and the line to the pump was replaced in 2025, when the well was also tested. All appliances stay, including the stacked washer and dryer and everything in both kitchens. The home is on a well and septic, and the seller reports the roof was put on in 2010. Two bedrooms, a lower level made for guests, and more deck than you'll know what to do with. Come see it in person.

136 On The Rocks, Boone

491 Waterside Drive Unit 2, Blowing Rock

$750,000

2 Beds ⋅

2 Baths ⋅

264903 MLS

Enjoy mountain living at its best in this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in the desirable Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock! Former model condo and established Short Term Rental in Chetola Resort's rental program. Featuring an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout the main living area, and a beautiful stone fireplace, this condo is a warm and welcoming mountain retreat. Take in the beautiful wooded mountain views from your private balcony or enjoy the peaceful, park-like setting. The primary bedroom is large with a walkin closet and the main bathroom features a relaxing garden whirlpool tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. This particular 2 Bedroom floorplan offers an additional flex space alcove just off the living area that can be used as a reading nook, additional sleeping space, or office etc. There is a grill and picnic table just off the end of the building. Conveniently located a short distance from Moses Cone Memorial Park and its scenic walking trails, and Main Street with its great selection of restaurants and shopping, this property offers easy access to the beauty of the High Country. Optional club membership is available, providing access to wonderful amenities including fishing, tennis, pickleball, and an indoor swimming pool. Whether you're looking for a mountain getaway, vacation home, or full-time residence, this Chetola condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and recreation! Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, owner-pet-friendly and being sold furnished.

491 Waterside Drive Unit 2, Blowing Rock

808 Chestnut Ridge Trail, Seven Devils

$1,400,000

3 Beds ⋅

5 Baths ⋅

264927 MLS

A 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with over 3,500 square feet is now available on 1.35 acres in Seven Devils, just off the corridor between Boone and Banner Elk. The property carries a sense of presence, with panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain from every room. The level-entry main floor opens into a great room where a fireplace anchors the space beneath soaring vaulted ceilings clad in stained provincial spruce. A wall of glass frames the mountains and rear deck. The scene is spectacular. The kitchen continues the open plan, flooded with natural light and finished with abundant cabinetry and counter space. An island provides storage, a pull-out double trash bin, bar seating, and a farm sink, while a 36-inch commercial-grade range (propane cooktop with electric oven and air fry), KitchenAid refrigerator and dishwasher, wine refrigerator, and drawer microwave complete the setup. It is a practical and inviting space for the cook who likes to share the room and entertain. Laundry, pantry, and additional storage sit just off the kitchen and include a second sink. The primary suite on this level includes a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower with tile surround, a double vanity, and dual closets. Hickory flooring runs throughout the first and second floors (baths excepted). Upstairs, two nearly identical ensuite bedrooms share a central sitting area. The same stained spruce vaulted ceilings continue, with large windows framing big-sky views. A wood railing runs along the open gallery between the bedrooms and overlooks the living space below, amplifying the open feel of the house. The lower level contains a full bath, an office with closet, and an art/craft studio, finished in LVP flooring. The two-car garage (8-foot high-wind thermo door with side-mounted opener for extra ceiling height) adjoins a mudroom/mechanical room with its own entrance, large sink, and storage. Sliding glass doors in the garage lead to an expansive lower deck. Exterior details include LP Smart Siding in a board-and-batten style, Sierra Pacific premium windows, Windsor premium sliding doors, and a solid mahogany front entrance door with thermo-panel glass. Construction uses I-beam welded framing with tubular steel on the view side, wrapped in wood to create an ultra-solid support wall. A multi-zone Lennox heat-pump system handles heating (propane backup on the main and lower levels; independent unit upstairs), supported by two 200-amp service panels. Level entry is available from the driveway, with additional access from the lower-level garage. The sellers envisioned this beautiful home as a place to celebrate mountain living and thought through every detail so it would feel both livable and true to the setting. With a few construction items yet to be completed, the home is already well suited to thoughtful mountain living. It works equally well as a second home, an investment property, or a primary residence. You will have what you need and more. Welcome home.

808 Chestnut Ridge Trail, Seven Devils

103 Upper Grouse Ridge Road, Beech Mountain

$599,900

2 Beds ⋅

2 Baths ⋅

265029 MLS

Welcome to this well-cared-for and charming Beech Mountain home! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1600+ sqft ranch features one-level living, a flat paved horseshoe driveway, and has been meticulously maintained and updated by its current owners. Enter the home to find a spacious living area with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stone-faced wood-burning fireplace. The living area flows seamlessly into the dining space, as well as window view into its state-of-the-art kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, Silestone quartz countertops with bar-top seating, and a large window overlooking the wooded backyard. A built-in desk and adjoining laundry area add everyday convenience. Further into the home you will find each of its bedrooms including the primary room with en-suite bathroom as well as entrance to its heated garage. Whole home has been updated with Anderson windows, central heat and air, as well as a whole-home generator. Outside, enjoy a private firepit seating area, ample decking, and a fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The standing crawlspace provides additional workshop and storage space. Conveniently located just minutes from Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain Club, Buckeye Lake, and the Buckeye Recreation Center, this property offers easy access to year-round recreation and outdoor adventure. The home is also eligible for short-term Airbnb/VRBO vacation rentals, offering flexibility for those looking to rent when not in use. With its flat driveway, one-level living, and thoughtful updates, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Beech Mountain living!

103 Upper Grouse Ridge Road, Beech Mountain

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