**INVESTOR ALERT! PRICE IMPROVEMENT!** The seller is ready to move on-don't miss this opportunity. This home is being sold **furnished** and offers **mountain views** along with a stunning **floor-to-ceiling, hand-laid stone fireplace**. Well maintained and move-in ready, the home features **fresh exterior paint** and **gorgeous wood floors** throughout. New windows recently installed. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or short-term rental investment, this property offers exceptional value. There's also potential to expand both the **view** and **usable yard space** if desired. Enjoy **main-level living** with a layout that includes a spacious great room, primary bedroom, laundry, a flex space ideal for an office or guest room, and a full bath with an **updated walk-in shower**. Upstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom, full bath, and a versatile bonus room-perfect for guests or additional living space. Beneath the deck, discover the ultimate “man cave” or workshop area-ideal for storing tools, equipment, and yes… the beer fridge. Conveniently located just minutes from popular destinations, you're only 10 minutes to downtown Old Fort where you can enjoy local favorites-from fresh-baked bread and cinnamon rolls to coffee, craft drinks, burgers, and wings. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby attractions including G5 Trail, Catawba Falls, Gateway Trails, Curtis Creek, famous Old Fort Bike Shop, fishing, and more. Need more? Hop on I-40 for easy access to Black Mountain, Asheville, Lake James, Lake Lure, and beyond. Situated in a beautiful, established gated community just 7.5 miles from I-40 at Exit 73 (Old Fort), this property truly offers the best of mountain living with convenience.