A "Historic Homestead" offers distant mountain VIEWS and a creek in the back yard. This farmhouse retains the 1912 glamour while providing all the modern comforts of home. Excellent Vacation Rental History. Authentic hardwood floors, shiplap accents, and rough cut cedar walls still reveal the water powered mill's marks. This timber was cut over 100 years ago and milled in the back yard where you can still see the relic water wheel base. The convenient year round location is situated within walking distance of the Valley floor on a paved state maintained road which is cleared of snow and maintained at no charge to the homeowner. The yard is level and backs up to Pine Tree creek where the old water wheel was located. Old time charm is retained through the claw foot tub, old timey windows (with new balances and cords), antique door knobs, and plank ceilings. Modern amenities include city water, city sewer, beautiful tile baths, a chef's kitchen with 6 burner gas stove, stainless fridge, and dishwasher. There is a spacious dining room and a kitchen dining nook. The high ceiling of the main living room with wood floors and a gas fireplace create a relaxing ambiance. Mini-splits have been installed for heat and cooling. Two full baths with tile walk-in showers, a towel warmer and a claw foot tub add to the modern conveniences... The laundry room is on the main level. In the main house you will discover that all 3 bedrooms have a private balcony plus the welcoming Front Porch and grilling deck off the kitchen. A sun drenched solarium is the perfect setting for cozy conversations, TV or a game of cards. A detached huge octagonal deck is situated next to the stream and is complete with a grill, fire pit, and lights for al fresco dining. Additional buildings include the "Bunk House" with bed, full bath and kitchen is located above the apple shed and storage spaces. This building is plumbed for an outside 1/2 bath.. This building would be easy to rent.. Circular drive and 2nd separate drive for the bunk house. The main house has a metal roof. The Views are from the valley floor looking up to over 6000 foot tall mountains. The front yard is open and sunny for a delightful garden and in back is woodsy and shaded by large trees near the creek... Shopping, street events, craft fairs, creekside parks, greenways with sidewalks, museums, elk viewing, and many excellent dining options are all very close. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are at the top of the Valley. Winter snow skiing and tubing are in Maggie Valley. Nature trails and natural waterfalls are nearby. Hif=gh Speed INTERNET - SPECTRUM.. Please don't miss this wonderful historic farmhouse.
