This charming home is nestled in the mountains outside of Black Mountain, North Carolina, offering the ideal blend of privacy and community. Architecturally, it presents a rustic yet modern mountain style, with clean lines and a welcoming wraparound wooden deck that enhances outdoor living amid natural surroundings. Built before the recent era but updated to meet modern sustainability standards, this residence features grid-tied solar panels with battery backup and well water, ensuring energy independence and resilience, as demonstrated during Hurricane Helene. The south-facing lot is privately owned and bordered by protected land and the Rosy Branch HOA’s 325 acres, providing ample natural beauty and tranquility. The interior is designed to be light-filled and flexible, perfect for remote work amidst peaceful natural views, including a mossy rock creek and dogwood trees. High-speed internet further enhances its suitability as a home office retreat. While the exact year of construction and plot size were not specified, the home’s price is attractively set at $525,000.

Entryway and Mudroom

This cozy entryway combines rustic charm with functional design, featuring natural wood-paneled walls and ceiling beams that create warmth and texture. The flooring in this space is a rich terracotta tile, distinct from the polished light hardwood floors seen through the doorway, giving the entry area a practical, durable surface for outdoor footwear. A built-in mudroom bench with a woven basket draped in a soft white throw invites thoughtful organization. A vintage gold-framed mirror adds a classic touch while reflecting light, enhancing the inviting atmosphere. To the right, an open closet space with hooks and a bench ensures convenient storage for coats and shoes, maintaining a clutter-free entrance.

Dining Area and Kitchen

This inviting dining area seamlessly connects to a cozy kitchen, characterized by warm wood tones across cabinetry, ceiling beams, and furniture. The natural wood ceiling with dark beams contrasts beautifully with light hardwood flooring, creating a rustic yet welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen features light wood cabinets with a black dishwasher and microwave, while a small island offers additional workspace. A wood-burning stove framed by slate tiles brings a functional, vintage charm. Large glass doors lead outside, filling the space with natural light and offering views of the greenery beyond, enhancing the homey mountain retreat vibe.

Cozy Sitting Area with Sunroom

This inviting sitting area blends rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring exposed dark wooden beams and a natural wood-paneled ceiling contrasting against soft white walls. Warm honey-toned hardwood flooring extends throughout the space, complemented by a light gray area rug that anchors a wooden-framed futon sofa with plush cushions and a patterned throw pillow. A metallic textured round coffee table acts as a centerpiece, while a small console table sets against the wall with tasteful decorative accents. Adjacent to this, a bright sunroom boasts large windows that flood the space with natural light, highlighting a green tile floor, a wooden bench with cozy pillows, a leafy potted plant, and ceiling fans in both areas, emphasizing a seamless indoor-outdoor connection amidst forest views.

Bathroom Vanity Area

This compact bathroom corner features a warm wood vanity with classic paneled cabinet doors beneath a white countertop and sink, complemented by a matching tall storage cabinet to the right. The walls are painted a soft beige, creating a neutral backdrop for the natural wood tones. The floor is tiled in muted gray-blue squares, providing contrast and durability. Two wooden towel bars adorn the wall, one holding neatly folded navy and crisp white towels. The lighting above the sink includes traditional bulb fixtures with frosted glass shades, enhancing task illumination. Simple and functional, this space blends practicality with a cozy, welcoming aesthetic.

Bedroom with Balcony Access

This spacious bedroom features polished hardwood floors and cream-colored walls that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Natural light floods the room through three windows and a glass-paneled door leading to a balcony, embracing the outdoor surroundings with lush greenery views. The bed is dressed in white linens accented by decorative pillows and a navy knitted throw, enhancing the room’s calm vibe. A classic dark wood dresser with brass handles anchors the space with subtle elegance. Minimalist decor, including a small green plant and simple furnishings, emphasizes comfort and tranquility.

Cozy rustic Bedroom

This intimate bedroom space features rich wooden flooring paired with exposed dark wooden beams contrasted against a natural wood plank ceiling, adding a rustic charm. Soft neutral walls highlight large windows framed in light wood, inviting abundant natural light and lush forest views, creating a tranquil connection to nature. The bed is dressed in a textured white quilt with a cozy throw, positioned to maximize the window views. A white paneled closet door lines one side, and an open doorway reveals a glimpse of a serene bathroom with a large window, emphasizing airy, warm aesthetics throughout.

Bathroom

This bathroom features a warm, rustic aesthetic highlighted by the slanted wooden ceiling with exposed dark wood beams. The double vanity has light wood cabinetry topped with a beige countertop, offering ample space and dual sinks with brushed nickel faucets. A large rectangular mirror extends horizontally above the countertop, illuminated by two classic light fixtures. To the left, a woven privacy screen in a dark finish adds texture and separates the shower area, which is enclosed by a shower curtain with a soft, floral-inspired pattern in muted tones. The tiled floor is light-colored, complementing the soft blue-gray walls and enhancing the cozy yet functional atmosphere.

Wooden Outdoor Deck

This spacious wooden deck extends from the home, blending natural wood tones with the soft earthy beige of the siding. The railing and floorboards boast a rich, warm finish that complements the verdant greenery surrounding the area. A cozy wooden bench sits invitingly in one corner, perfect for tranquil mornings or evening relaxation. Nearby, a delicate wrought iron bistro set with a potted plant adds a touch of charm and intimacy. The deck offers an open-air space that merges seamlessly with the lush trees, ideal for enjoying peaceful woodland views under a bright, blue sky.

Listing Agent: Sandra LoCastro of Mountain Charm Realty via Zillow