$555,000

Just 10 minutes from Appalachian State University and vibrant Downtown Boone, no HOA fees and just minutes from Boone’s restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities. This well-maintained home offers long-range mountain views, an oversized two-car garage, a paved driveway for easy access, and a full-length rear deck! Looking for a quiet, easy-to-own home near Boone at 4000 feet elevation?  Then take a tour starting with the views from the rocking chair front porch and then step inside where the light-filled living room welcomes you with vaulted ceilings and a gas-log fireplace. The open layout connects seamlessly to the dining area and kitchen. The main level features the primary suite with ensuite bath and a reading nook with a bay window, plus a second bedroom, additional full bath, and bonus room well-suited for an office or bunk room. Large windows and sliding glass doors invite you outside onto the expansive rear deck, a beautiful spot to sip your morning coffee, watch the wildlife, or host a game-day cookout! Downstairs offers even more living space, the finished lower level expands your options with a large bonus area ready to be used as a game room, theater, or second living room. A full bath, laundry closet, and oversized two-car garage with storage or workshop potential. Or if you need more space, enclose the garage for additional living space. The sellers have taken great care of this 1852 sq feet of low-maintenance living on a ½-acre lot. Enjoy peaceful mornings and fresh mountain air, a yard that’s simple to care for, quiet evenings and weekends. The functional layout makes daily life easy, whether you’re full-time in Boone, commuting, or using it as a lock-and-leave mountain getaway. Flexibility to offer short-term rentals adds investment potential for those seeking either supplemental income or a hybrid-use home. Just 5 minutes from the Howards Knob County Park with the new Skybridge Overlook. You just can't beat this location!