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$899,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 3,739 SqFt. ⋅ 1.32 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 989 Scenic Drive, a warm and inviting mountain retreat in the gated Laurel Ridge community in Vilas. Surrounded by the beauty of the High Country and on a quiet cul-de-sac, this thoughtfully designed log home offers the ideal balance of comfort, scenery and elevated mountain living. With beautiful long-range views, cool mountain air, and multiple outdoor spaces to relax and unwind, this is the kind of home that immediately feels like a getaway. Inside, the home is filled with character and warmth, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, natural wood finishes, and a stunning stone fireplace that creates a cozy yet refined atmosphere. The open-concept layout was designed for gathering, whether you’re hosting friends for a weekend in the mountains or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire after a day in Boone or Valle Crucis. Large windows bring in natural light and frame the surrounding mountain scenery from nearly every room. The kitchen offers generous space for entertaining with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. Spacious guest suites and additional sleeping areas provide plenty room for family and visitors, while the primary suite offers a peaceful place to recharge with spa-like finishes and a sense of comfort. An additional flexible-use room provides even more versatility and could serve as supplemental sleeping quarters, a home office, fitness room or other space tailored to your needs. Downstairs, the lower level creates even more room to enjoy, with recreation space, additional living areas, and direct access to the outdoor hot tub and fire pit area. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, a luxury mountain escape or a proven investment property with a strong potential rental history, this home offers flexibility and a lifestyle that’s hard to match. Just minutes from downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, Valle Crucis, and the High Country’s best dining, hiking and ski resorts, this home combines the convenience of location with the feeling of being surrounded by natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. NOTE: New roof and exterior paint completed in 2026. There is a 1,177-square-foot difference between professional measurements and tax records. Tax records reflect one level only. The sellers purchased the home in its current state and have made no changes. No permits are on file with the county.

989 Scenic Drive, Vilas
$895,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,898 SqFt. ⋅ 11.92 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This unique 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on 11.92 UNRESTRICTED, private acres, and offers the perfect opportunity for a family estate, mini-farm, investment, or development opportunity! On the main level, you will find the kitchen and living room with tons of natural light and vaulted ceilings, access to the oversized covered porch, primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings and an en suite, plus 2 more bright, spacious bedrooms and another full bath. Downstairs offers another private sleeping area, a bonus room that could be used as a gym, office space, or playroom and access to the oversized 1 car garage. Outside you can soak up the fresh mountain air and with the southern facing home, you'll revel in both sunrises and sunsets. If designing a dream home is more your taste, enjoy peaceful mountain living in the existing house while you build on one of several additional building sites higher on the property which offer long range views of Grandfather and Hanging Rock! Once completed, you can convert the current home into a guest house or income-producing rental. The property is complete with a 150 year old stone wall along the edge of the property, several natural springs, tons of deer, birds and wildlife galore! With plenty of space, privacy, and flexibility, this property is ideal for those looking to create a multigenerational retreat or capitalize on investment rental potential. A rare find with lots of room to grow—don’t miss out!

1528 Bairds Creek Road, Vilas

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