A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH? A RARE OPPORTUNITY? A COZY GREEN HILL COTTAGE WITH GORGE VIEWS, A GREAT LOCATION, AND LOTS OF POTENTIAL - WITH ALMOST ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR THE CREATIVE BUYER OR INVESTOR! Despite having a May 2026 Sweeting appraisal for $1,400,000, Sellers are motivated, have priced this for a quick sale, and are allowing a generous amount for updating. This charming traditional mountain cottage has functioned as a primary home with a rented guest apartment for decades. That use is "grandfathered" (see discussion), so you could continue that use or reclaim the space as a single family home. This is a neighborhood with many million-dollar-plus homes that encourages and applauds significant renovation (see recent Tour of Homes featured lineup!) and is just a golf cart ride away from the Blowing Rock Country Club clubhouse. The main level features an expanded living area that offers access to the gorge-view deck but also a cozy fireplace area with an antique mantel. The Primary Bedroom has its own small deck to enjoy the gorge view. The guest bedroom has its own bath. The efficient open kitchen and adjacent dining space are functional and inviting. The cozy, one-level living space allowed these sellers to settle in comfortably for decades. The lower level has independent access (though it could be connected with the addition of an interior stairway). It had been used as a separate rental apartment for decades prior to these owners' purchase and also features gorge views, a separate deck, and a separate parking area and entrance. Its living area has nice views, is L-shaped and includes a generous dining space and to the second kitchen with all appliances and lots of cabinet storage. There is an additional half bath here for visitors. A large bedroom with nice views leads to a full bath, a large closet, and the downstairs laundry room with the second set of laundry appliances included. Though dated, this space has served its function well for decades. The tenant would be content to stay, but has a lease with a 30-day notice. Though no septic permit was found, the sellers have never had trouble with the existing septic tank and were not required by the Town to connect to the sewer system even though it is available for connection. Potential uses? Single-family gorge view mountain living? - Convert the present duplex use. Summer Retreat? - Your own cozy escape. Ski Cottage? - less than 5 miles from Appalachian Ski Mountain. Two Living Space Opportunity? - Enjoy the spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath upper home while offering the 1-bedroom downstairs apartment as a "mother-in-law" suite, guest quarters, or long-term student or professional aprtment housing. Income Potential? - Explore the possibilities of a long-term rental or investment property. A Renovation Opportunity? - A chance to update and add value to a property in an exceptional location, with layered gorge views, right across the street from the Blowing Rock Golf Course. MOTIVATED SELLERS! BRING YOUR IMAGINATION AND MAKE THIS MOUNTAIN OPPORTUNITY YOUR OWN! This old Blowing Rock neighborhood just continues to improve. Now you can be part of it!

Listing courtesy of Sue Glenn of Blowing Rock Properties, Inc (828) 260-2754



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