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This Gateway Mountain Dream Cabin is officially ready for its next owner! The sellers are transferring to another State and are SAD to leave this mountain retreat that they spent alot of time renovating since purchasing. Situated on 1.90 acres and overlooking the lake you will find that this property is the IDEAL setting for your mountain getaway. Some of the upgrades/work that was completed since seller purchased include : upgrading the fixtures in bathroom showers/sinks. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans in bedrooms, patios/decks, shared spaces & bathrooms. GORGEOUS new quartz countertops with fully stocked kitchen! New stainless steel appliance package in kitchen. PHENOMENAL backyard firepit area with gravel path & steps to the peaceful Lake George. Your own private oasis. Landscaping, new dock, new washer/dryer and tool shed and just some of the finishing touches to complete the updated space. Act now and call today to make this Dream Cabin YOURS! Sold FULLY furnished! View More

This Gateway Mountain Dream Cabin is officially ready for its next owner! The sellers are transferring to another State and are SAD to leave this mountain retreat that they spent alot of time renovating since purchasing. Situated on 1.90 acres and overlooking the lake you will find that this property is the IDEAL setting for your mountain getaway. Some of the upgrades/work that was completed since seller purchased include : upgrading the fixtures in bathroom showers/sinks. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans in bedrooms, patios/decks, shared spaces & bathrooms. GORGEOUS new quartz countertops with fully stocked kitchen! New stainless steel appliance package in kitchen. PHENOMENAL backyard firepit area with gravel path & steps to the peaceful Lake George. Your own private oasis. Landscaping, new dock, new washer/dryer and tool shed and just some of the finishing touches to complete the updated space. Act now and call today to make this Dream Cabin YOURS! Sold FULLY furnished!

Incredible light-filled new construction in Black Mountain, just above the B.M. Golf Course and only a few minutes to downtown. This contemporary craftsman home offers expansive winter views, with a treehouse feel and some year-round view windows in the summer. Loaded with upgrades and thoughtful features, including quartzite counters, soft-close cabinets/drawers, KitchenAid appliances with dual fuel range, hardwood floors, lots of skylights, car charging port, heat pump water heater with recirc. pump, whole house generator, internet-accessible security system, Alexa-ready smart light controls, Spectrum cable internet, LP smart siding, and passive radon system. Primary suite on main level with office, walk-in closet, and private deck. Lower level has 2 beds/1 bath, den/tv area, and a bonus/rec room with inside/outside entrances. Buyer option to select a wood-stove or gas fireplace ($6k allowance). Short-term rentals ok. View More

Incredible light-filled new construction in Black Mountain, just above the B.M. Golf Course and only a few minutes to downtown. This contemporary craftsman home offers expansive winter views, with a treehouse feel and some year-round view windows in the summer. Loaded with upgrades and thoughtful features, including quartzite counters, soft-close cabinets/drawers, KitchenAid appliances with dual fuel range, hardwood floors, lots of skylights, car charging port, heat pump water heater with recirc. pump, whole house generator, internet-accessible security system, Alexa-ready smart light controls, Spectrum cable internet, LP smart siding, and passive radon system. Primary suite on main level with office, walk-in closet, and private deck. Lower level has 2 beds/1 bath, den/tv area, and a bonus/rec room with inside/outside entrances. Buyer option to select a wood-stove or gas fireplace ($6k allowance). Short-term rentals ok.

Nice home with lots of possibilities. Newer updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and custom cabinets. The home has an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout and plenty of natural light. Overlooking the spacious back yard is a welcoming kitchen/dining/family area. Main bathroom has been recently updated. Property is surrounded with appealing landscaping and mature trees. Rocking chair front porch has newer composite decking and low maintenance vinyl banister railing. The back deck is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. This would be great home for a primary residence, vacation home or an income producing rental property. The home is located close to all that Black Mountain has to offer. With over 3 acres, there is ample room to develop additional home sites or maintain a comfortable buffer. Water heater and a radon mitigation system are both new. View More

Nice home with lots of possibilities. Newer updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and custom cabinets. The home has an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout and plenty of natural light. Overlooking the spacious back yard is a welcoming kitchen/dining/family area. Main bathroom has been recently updated. Property is surrounded with appealing landscaping and mature trees. Rocking chair front porch has newer composite decking and low maintenance vinyl banister railing. The back deck is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. This would be great home for a primary residence, vacation home or an income producing rental property. The home is located close to all that Black Mountain has to offer. With over 3 acres, there is ample room to develop additional home sites or maintain a comfortable buffer. Water heater and a radon mitigation system are both new.

Vacation home or beautiful full time mountain house. This home has just been updated to include new interior paint, granite countertops & appliances, new carpeting, new prefinished wood floors, updated lighting & vanities, all exterior paint was done last year & the roof was re-shingled in Oct 2016. This home comes w/ 3 lots totaling over 4 acres w/ only 1 HOA fee. Detached 2 car garage corner may be on 2nd of 3 lots included. This A frame style house has amazing outdoor space with a wraparound deck offering long range mountain views w/ some clearing & a beautiful lower stone patio. Main level offers an open & bright living room w/ a stack stone fireplace, updated kitchen, full bath, a bedroom, & laundry. Upper level offers a small loft & a huge primary suite w/ a full bath & 2nd laundry room. Basement has bonus room, closet, full bath & french doors to the patio. Community offers trails, ponds & a waterfall. This home offers end of the road privacy & is just minutes inside the gate. View More

Vacation home or beautiful full time mountain house. This home has just been updated to include new interior paint, granite countertops & appliances, new carpeting, new prefinished wood floors, updated lighting & vanities, all exterior paint was done last year & the roof was re-shingled in Oct 2016. This home comes w/ 3 lots totaling over 4 acres w/ only 1 HOA fee. Detached 2 car garage corner may be on 2nd of 3 lots included. This A frame style house has amazing outdoor space with a wraparound deck offering long range mountain views w/ some clearing & a beautiful lower stone patio. Main level offers an open & bright living room w/ a stack stone fireplace, updated kitchen, full bath, a bedroom, & laundry. Upper level offers a small loft & a huge primary suite w/ a full bath & 2nd laundry room. Basement has bonus room, closet, full bath & french doors to the patio. Community offers trails, ponds & a waterfall. This home offers end of the road privacy & is just minutes inside the gate.

Lovely and unique custom-built home in gated Laurel Ridge community, 15 minutes North of Black Mountain and 30 minutes to downtown Asheville. Abundant native plants and outdoor spaces surround home with gorgeous stone and cedar shake exterior siding .Situated to maximize privacy and stunning mountain and valley views, especially from the Great Room. Enjoy nature and the outdoors from the Wrap Around deck! Open layout on main and a Great Room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Kitchen shows off a Heartland wood burning cooking stove .Flexible floor plan allows bedrooms to be on both main and upper. Upstairs room can be tweaked into an exercise room, art studio/office. Owner used it as a bedroom. Many recent improvements and updates completed throughout the home! Some upgrades include fresh interior paint, all new appliances, Skyrunner fiber optic Internet installed, ceiling fans, new kitchen flooring and lighting, updated bathroom fixtures and lighting. Short term rentals are allowed. View More

Lovely and unique custom-built home in gated Laurel Ridge community, 15 minutes North of Black Mountain and 30 minutes to downtown Asheville. Abundant native plants and outdoor spaces surround home with gorgeous stone and cedar shake exterior siding .Situated to maximize privacy and stunning mountain and valley views, especially from the Great Room. Enjoy nature and the outdoors from the Wrap Around deck! Open layout on main and a Great Room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Kitchen shows off a Heartland wood burning cooking stove .Flexible floor plan allows bedrooms to be on both main and upper. Upstairs room can be tweaked into an exercise room, art studio/office. Owner used it as a bedroom. Many recent improvements and updates completed throughout the home! Some upgrades include fresh interior paint, all new appliances, Skyrunner fiber optic Internet installed, ceiling fans, new kitchen flooring and lighting, updated bathroom fixtures and lighting. Short term rentals are allowed.

Enjoy LAKEFRONT living in this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath newly constructed home, DOCK INCLUDED, on pristine LAKE JAMES located in the prestigious SouthPointe subdivision!!! Home boasts an open living, dining and kitchen area w/ Thermador appliances, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, wood accent walls throughout, huge windows and a large composite deck overlooking the all-natural wooded area with lake views. Main level has laundry room, 2 car garage and primary en suite. Take the stairs to the lower level and you are welcomed into a 2nd living area with a door leading out to the lower-level deck, perfect for a pair of rocking chairs. The split bedroom plan includes one bedroom with en suite bath and 2 bedrooms with a shared hall bath to your right. One bedroom could be used as office/bunk room. Community club house w/ pool and trails. Come see this peaceful retreat nestled in a quiet cove on Lake James ... You'll want to make it your new home or your home away from home!MORE PHOTOS ON 07/06 View More

Enjoy LAKEFRONT living in this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath newly constructed home, DOCK INCLUDED, on pristine LAKE JAMES located in the prestigious SouthPointe subdivision!!! Home boasts an open living, dining and kitchen area w/ Thermador appliances, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, wood accent walls throughout, huge windows and a large composite deck overlooking the all-natural wooded area with lake views. Main level has laundry room, 2 car garage and primary en suite. Take the stairs to the lower level and you are welcomed into a 2nd living area with a door leading out to the lower-level deck, perfect for a pair of rocking chairs. The split bedroom plan includes one bedroom with en suite bath and 2 bedrooms with a shared hall bath to your right. One bedroom could be used as office/bunk room. Community club house w/ pool and trails. Come see this peaceful retreat nestled in a quiet cove on Lake James ... You'll want to make it your new home or your home away from home!MORE PHOTOS ON 07/06

Beautifully and tastefully redecorated with all new paint, luxury vinyl flooring from Lake Lure Flooring Company, brand new furniture and more. This home has done very well with vacation rentals in the few months it has been active. This home has exceptional space for lots of guests and a huge kitchen for large family meals. The main level has a very large primary bedroom and bath as well as an additional room being used as a 4th bedroom but could be a study or play room. Plenty of cabinet space and a large laundry room and half bath. Closets are plentiful for bedding, towels, board games, and seasonal clothing. Enjoy breakfast on the screened porch and cocoa by the fireplace. One of the features of this home is that the back yard has steps to the road and short walk directly to the amenities. Well built home in Rumbling Bald at Lake Lure, this home is sure to make an impression. View More

Beautifully and tastefully redecorated with all new paint, luxury vinyl flooring from Lake Lure Flooring Company, brand new furniture and more. This home has done very well with vacation rentals in the few months it has been active. This home has exceptional space for lots of guests and a huge kitchen for large family meals. The main level has a very large primary bedroom and bath as well as an additional room being used as a 4th bedroom but could be a study or play room. Plenty of cabinet space and a large laundry room and half bath. Closets are plentiful for bedding, towels, board games, and seasonal clothing. Enjoy breakfast on the screened porch and cocoa by the fireplace. One of the features of this home is that the back yard has steps to the road and short walk directly to the amenities. Well built home in Rumbling Bald at Lake Lure, this home is sure to make an impression.

Calling all gardeners, "Graybeard Abbey" is a botanical wonderland & functional tea farm. An amazing hybrid, almost 3 acres within the Black Mountain town borders, the property features a charming 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom 1930's homestead, greenhouse, separate guest house/office, 2 level barn (with its own redone loft), chicken coop, creek, & a private pond. Hansel-and-Gretel molding, wrap-around south-facing deck, woods & vast gardens a-bloom make this truly one of a kind property a retiree's dream come true. Come & share some Black Mountain oolong, peaches, blueberries & raspberries from the orchard! 1 acres is completed fenced. Great potential for vacation rentals. Guest Cottage has heat, barn does not. Both could be easily converted to additional living spaces if bathrooms were added. Come take a look at this beautiful homestead! View More

Calling all gardeners, "Graybeard Abbey" is a botanical wonderland & functional tea farm. An amazing hybrid, almost 3 acres within the Black Mountain town borders, the property features a charming 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom 1930's homestead, greenhouse, separate guest house/office, 2 level barn (with its own redone loft), chicken coop, creek, & a private pond. Hansel-and-Gretel molding, wrap-around south-facing deck, woods & vast gardens a-bloom make this truly one of a kind property a retiree's dream come true. Come & share some Black Mountain oolong, peaches, blueberries & raspberries from the orchard! 1 acres is completed fenced. Great potential for vacation rentals. Guest Cottage has heat, barn does not. Both could be easily converted to additional living spaces if bathrooms were added. Come take a look at this beautiful homestead!

Gated private drive w/covered bridge leads to a magnificent secluded estate nestled on the banks of the pristine South Toe River known for its trophy trout fishing. Situated on 11.6 prime acres this custom built, large timber frame post & beam design of the main residence boasts multiple bedrooms & baths. Main level features an open concept w/great room, family room, dining room & state of the art modern kitchen w/sweeping granite bar provides ample seating for entertaining. Inviting rooms feature tongue & groove ceilings w/rustic beams, 3 stone fireplaces, & fenestration of doors & windows leading to western red cedar deck. Primary ensuite showcases a floor to ceiling fireplace & 2 massive walk-in closets. Upper level designed for separate living quarters entails kitchenette w/washer & dryer, theatre room, 2 full baths, bonus rooms & balconies overlooking the grounds. Includes 2 guest cottages(2BR,1BA each), stalled barns,fenced pasture & ample storage. View More

Gated private drive w/covered bridge leads to a magnificent secluded estate nestled on the banks of the pristine South Toe River known for its trophy trout fishing. Situated on 11.6 prime acres this custom built, large timber frame post & beam design of the main residence boasts multiple bedrooms & baths. Main level features an open concept w/great room, family room, dining room & state of the art modern kitchen w/sweeping granite bar provides ample seating for entertaining. Inviting rooms feature tongue & groove ceilings w/rustic beams, 3 stone fireplaces, & fenestration of doors & windows leading to western red cedar deck. Primary ensuite showcases a floor to ceiling fireplace & 2 massive walk-in closets. Upper level designed for separate living quarters entails kitchenette w/washer & dryer, theatre room, 2 full baths, bonus rooms & balconies overlooking the grounds. Includes 2 guest cottages(2BR,1BA each), stalled barns,fenced pasture & ample storage.

Welcome Home!  Custom-built log home with year-round breathtaking long-range views.  10 minutes from Lake Lure, 15 minutes to downtown Rutherfordton & 30 minutes to The Equestrian Center in Tryon.  Timber derived from Nova Scotia & the Northwest underwent an expensive process of kiln drying. Exposed beams, stone fireplaces, windows galore, natural custom Mountain Laurel picket railings on the staircases & outside railings, marble, ceramic tile, Brazilian & Cherry hardwood floors.  The exterior walls and steps are black polished Granite from South America. 1700 sq ft of custom wraparound decking to take in the views.  The land is 70% cleared with many beautiful build sites. Property can be subdivided.  Think Horse Farm, retreats, wedding venues, B&B, etc. Spring fed stream. The home was constructed with space to add an elevator. Seller will have home and grounds cleaned off by closing. Wood stove, Furnishings are negotiable with accepted offer. Being sold AS IS!! View More

Welcome Home!  Custom-built log home with year-round breathtaking long-range views.  10 minutes from Lake Lure, 15 minutes to downtown Rutherfordton & 30 minutes to The Equestrian Center in Tryon.  Timber derived from Nova Scotia & the Northwest underwent an expensive process of kiln drying. Exposed beams, stone fireplaces, windows galore, natural custom Mountain Laurel picket railings on the staircases & outside railings, marble, ceramic tile, Brazilian & Cherry hardwood floors.  The exterior walls and steps are black polished Granite from South America. 1700 sq ft of custom wraparound decking to take in the views.  The land is 70% cleared with many beautiful build sites. Property can be subdivided.  Think Horse Farm, retreats, wedding venues, B&B, etc. Spring fed stream. The home was constructed with space to add an elevator. Seller will have home and grounds cleaned off by closing. Wood stove, Furnishings are negotiable with accepted offer. Being sold AS IS!!

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

McDowell County spent several days celebrating America's birthday. Monday was July 4, but the festivities started days before. Tom Johnson Cam…

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

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