Marc and Kathie Childers, High Country real estate advisors
Marc & Kathie Childers Childers Realty Group
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We're Marc and Kathie Childers, a husband-and-wife real estate team helping people buy and sell throughout North Carolina's High Country. Whether you're exploring from another state or preparing to sell a place you love, we'll share honest perspective, thoughtful guidance, and the space to make the decision that's right for you.

Featured property | Jefferson, NC

271 Quail Hollow Road

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

See the property from every angle: authentic photos, a detailed three-level floor plan, a Zillow 3D tour, and clearly labeled virtual staging that helps buyers imagine the possibilities.

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1206 River Stone Drive, Laurel Springs

$975,000

4 Beds ⋅

3 Baths ⋅

265204 MLS

Escape to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with this exceptional, fully furnished mountain retreat located at 1206 Riverstone Drive in Laurel Springs, North Carolina. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or turnkey investment property, this stunning home offers comfort, space, and breathtaking mountain views. This gated community of River Stone has access to the New River and a covered picnic area with grills. Designed with an inviting open-concept floor plan, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms/ 3 baths plus a large bonus room. The thoughtfully designed layout includes three bedrooms on the main level, including the primary suite, while the second floor offers an additional bedroom and bonus room, creating the perfect space for guests, a home office, or recreation. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry, owner’s storage closet, and a convenient laundry room just off the kitchen. Gorgeous hardwood floors with two beautiful hardwood pillars flow throughout the main living areas, and the cozy propane gas fireplace creates the perfect setting for relaxing after a day in the mountains. Step outside onto the spacious wrap around porch, where you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views while relaxing in the hot tub or entertaining family and friends with the included outdoor furniture. Even better, this property is being sold completely turnkey. All furniture, kitchenware, dishes, glasses, pots, pans, coffee maker, and household essentials are included—simply bring your suitcase and start enjoying mountain living from day one. As an added bonus, the sale includes an additional adjoining lot that is already cleared, features a completed driveway, and is ready for development, offering endless possibilities for building a guest home, garage, investment property, or creating additional privacy.

1206 River Stone Drive, Laurel Springs

159 Hill Street Unit 2, Blowing Rock

$499,000

1 Beds ⋅

1 Baths ⋅

265231 MLS

Location, charm, and opportunity come together in this delightful Blowing Rock cottage, ideally situated just one block from Main Street in the heart of the village. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Blowing Rock, this charming one-bedroom, one-bath cottage is completely renovated and ready to enjoy as a mountain getaway, investment property, or both. This cottage captures the timeless character and inviting charm that make Blowing Rock so special. Step outside and you are just moments from the village’s renowned shops, restaurants, galleries, and attractions—truly embracing the quintessential Blowing Rock lifestyle. Adding to its appeal, nightly rentals are permitted, making this a particularly rare opportunity. Only a limited number of properties in the central business district offer the ability to rent by the night, creating exceptional potential for income while providing a personal mountain retreat whenever you choose. Blowing Rock is one of the most celebrated mountain villages in North Carolina, surrounded by spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, and Grandfather Mountain is only approximately eight miles away. Enjoy miles of hiking trails, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the many signature events that make Blowing Rock a destination year-round—from the Wine & Food Festival and the Historic Horse Show at Tate Stables to Symphony by the Lake at Chetola. During the summer months, Art in the Park brings some of the South’s finest artisans to town. For those seeking the charm of cottage life, the convenience of being steps from Main Street, and the added benefit of nightly rental potential, this special property offers a rare opportunity in one of the High Country’s most desirable locations. Taxes TBD and will be known when final plats are recorded with the tax office.

159 Hill Street Unit 2, Blowing Rock

159 Hill Street Unit 1, Blowing Rock

$499,000

1 Beds ⋅

1 Baths ⋅

265232 MLS

Location, charm, and opportunity come together in this delightful Blowing Rock cottage, ideally situated just one block from Main Street in the heart of the village. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Blowing Rock, this charming one-bedroom, one-bath cottage is completely renovated and ready to enjoy as a mountain getaway, investment property, or both. This cottage captures the timeless character and inviting charm that make Blowing Rock so special. Step outside and you are just moments from the village’s renowned shops, restaurants, galleries, and attractions—truly embracing the quintessential Blowing Rock lifestyle. Adding to its appeal, nightly rentals are permitted, making this a particularly rare opportunity. Only a limited number of properties in the central business district offer the ability to rent by the night, creating exceptional potential for income while providing a personal mountain retreat whenever you choose. Blowing Rock is one of the most celebrated mountain villages in North Carolina, surrounded by spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, and Grandfather Mountain is only approximately eight miles away. Enjoy miles of hiking trails, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the many signature events that make Blowing Rock a destination year-round—from the Wine & Food Festival and the Historic Horse Show at Tate Stables to Symphony by the Lake at Chetola. During the summer months, Art in the Park brings some of the South’s finest artisans to town. For those seeking the charm of cottage life, the convenience of being steps from Main Street, and the added benefit of nightly rental potential, this special property offers a rare opportunity in one of the High Country’s most desirable locations. Taxes TBD and will be known when final plats are recorded with the tax office.

159 Hill Street Unit 1, Blowing Rock

157 Hill Street Unit 2, Blowing Rock

$499,000

1 Beds ⋅

1 Baths ⋅

265230 MLS

Location, charm, and opportunity come together in this delightful Blowing Rock cottage, ideally situated just one block from Main Street in the heart of the village. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Blowing Rock, this charming one-bedroom, one-bath cottage is completely renovated and ready to enjoy as a mountain getaway, investment property, or both. This cottage captures the timeless character and inviting charm that make Blowing Rock so special. Step outside and you are just moments from the village’s renowned shops, restaurants, galleries, and attractions—truly embracing the quintessential Blowing Rock lifestyle. Adding to its appeal, nightly rentals are permitted, making this a particularly rare opportunity. Only a limited number of properties in the central business district offer the ability to rent by the night, creating exceptional potential for income while providing a personal mountain retreat whenever you choose. Blowing Rock is one of the most celebrated mountain villages in North Carolina, surrounded by spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, and Grandfather Mountain is only approximately eight miles away. Enjoy miles of hiking trails, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the many signature events that make Blowing Rock a destination year-round—from the Wine & Food Festival and the Historic Horse Show at Tate Stables to Symphony by the Lake at Chetola. During the summer months, Art in the Park brings some of the South’s finest artisans to town. For those seeking the charm of cottage life, the convenience of being steps from Main Street, and the added benefit of nightly rental potential, this special property offers a rare opportunity in one of the High Country’s most desirable locations. Taxes TBD and will be known when final plats are recorded with the tax office.

157 Hill Street Unit 2, Blowing Rock

157 Hill Street Unit 1, Blowing Rock

$499,000

1 Beds ⋅

1 Baths ⋅

264864 MLS

Location, charm, and opportunity come together in this delightful Blowing Rock cottage, ideally situated just one block from Main Street in the heart of the village. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Blowing Rock, this charming one-bedroom, one-bath cottage is completely renovated and ready to enjoy as a mountain getaway, investment property, or both. This cottage captures the timeless character and inviting charm that make Blowing Rock so special. Step outside and you are just moments from the village’s renowned shops, restaurants, galleries, and attractions—truly embracing the quintessential Blowing Rock lifestyle. Adding to its appeal, nightly rentals are permitted, making this a particularly rare opportunity. Only a limited number of properties in the central business district offer the ability to rent by the night, creating exceptional potential for income while providing a personal mountain retreat whenever you choose. Blowing Rock is one of the most celebrated mountain villages in North Carolina, surrounded by spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, and Grandfather Mountain is only approximately eight miles away. Enjoy miles of hiking trails, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the many signature events that make Blowing Rock a destination year-round—from the Wine & Food Festival and the Historic Horse Show at Tate Stables to Symphony by the Lake at Chetola. During the summer months, Art in the Park brings some of the South’s finest artisans to town. For those seeking the charm of cottage life, the convenience of being steps from Main Street, and the added benefit of nightly rental potential, this special property offers a rare opportunity in one of the High Country’s most desirable locations. Taxes TBD and will be known when final plats are recorded with the tax office.

157 Hill Street Unit 1, Blowing Rock

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