Nestled on 5+acres in the peaceful Alarka community, this mountain retreat offers the privacy, usable land & natural beauty that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Overlooking a picturesque meadow & a year-round bold creek, the property invites you to slow down & enjoy the sounds of rushing water from the covered porch. Inside, the open floor plan features warm hardwood floors, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, abundant natural light, and a cozy wood stove. Minisplits have been installed to provide heat & AC plus gas logs are in the primary, a spacious suite occupying the upper level with its spacious, updated tiled bath, jet tub plus TWO walk-in closets. There's also a small loft area providing a cozy nook. The main level offers a 2nd BR plus a bonus room ideal for an office or guests (2BR septic on file). An unfinished basement provides excellent storage & workshop space or future expansion potential. The acreage has gardens & additional homesites, making this an exceptional investment opportunity. Private setting just minutes from downtown Bryson City, the Great Smoky Mtns National Park & Fontana Lake. It's a peaceful mountain oasis where your next chapter begins.