Property Description

Welcome to your mountain retreat in Cascade Highlands, a desirable gated, lock-and-leave community just minutes from I-40 and Lake James. Conveniently located between Asheville, Hickory, Black Mountain, Marion, and Old Fort, this meticulously maintained cabin offers the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, recreation, and flexibility?ideal as a primary residence, short-term rental, or a personal escape.Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a bedroom and full bath on the main level, main-level laundry, and an inviting living area with a wood-burning stove. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, while the spacious loft provides an ideal home office, reading area, or flex space. A wrap-around deck extends the living space outdoors and offers a wonderful setting for morning coffee, entertaining, and enjoying the peaceful wooded surroundings and seasonal winter views.The property also features a fully fenced side and backyard, large parking pad, and detached two-car garage with water and electricity. The garage upper level is framed and ready for conversion into a studio, workshop, in-law suite, or additional rental space, providing exceptional potential for hobbies, guests, extended family, or income-producing use.Cascade Highlands offers beautiful recreation areas. A community pond in the center of the development and river access with two picturesque cascades and natural boulder formations. With short-term rentals allowed, this home provides the rare opportunity to live comfortably as a full-time primary residence, generate rental income, and enjoy a private mountain getaway whenever you choose. Experience the best of Western North Carolina mountain living in a peaceful, well-maintained gated community with easy access to the region's abundant outdoor adventures and charming towns.

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