WNC Mt Dream Home, long views, open floor plan, large garage

Located in an established 3000 acre gated community with elevations over 3000 feet, Gateway Mountain is one of the most private secluded natural settings in North Carolina. Located within a half-hour of Black Mountain, Marion and Lake Lure, Gateway Mountain is 40 minutes from Asheville. The "Mountain" boasts natural beauty in two lakes, a trout pond, and a beautiful waterfall. The home is situated on 5.22 acres of wooded property with view control to the northeast, east and southeast. The home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in all rooms on the main level, a great room with a wood-burning corner fireplace and a 12' sliding glass door onto a large deck, hardwood floors in the foyer and kitchen, a large tiled walk-in shower and double vanities in the main-floor tiled master bathroom. The lower level features 9 foot ceilings, a family room, guest room with adjoining study, a second guest room, walk out to a 10 x 24 concrete patio and pathway through the gardens around the house. A DirecTV HD satellite dish and a receiver for WiFi high speed internet access provide electronic amenities. The house features traditional construction with 2x6 studs on the exterior walls, energy efficient Pella windows, cedar siding with cyprus trim (no carpenter bees here!) along with a 10' x 52' deck engineered, wired and plumbed for a hot tub. A detached two car garage with two garage doors is within steps of the entry affording easy access for unloading groceries and packages. The landscape features wild flowers, firewise vegetation, in a no mow mode. The house features long views to the northeast and southeast with many rainbows and a view of clouds that pass through the valley. Furnishings (draperies, furniture) are negotiable. House is not for rent or for lease.