This charming, well maintained home strikes the rare balance of town and country life. Settled on 3+/- unrestricted acres of sloping pasture with buffering woods and ADJOINING over 300 acres of the Sandy Mush Gamelands, this rural retreat is conveniently located a scenic 25 minute drive to Asheville, 20 minutes to Weaverville, and 10 minutes to the town of Marshall. Perfectly set up for a mini-homestead, this property has three outbuildings, mature fruit trees, a small fenced kitchen garden with chicken coop, and enough pasture to expand the gardens, or add small animals. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home can serve a single family, or be turned into an income-producing duplex with a little work. The upstairs boasts two bedrooms, one bath, an open floorplan, walk in-pantry, living room with built-ins and long range views from the wrap-around porch. Downstairs is a spacious, daylight, walk out basement with one bedroom, one bathroom, both interior and exterior entrances and its own driveway. Current owner has added an electric stove, sink, and refrigerator to the laundry/storage room, which served as a separate apartment. Home has been lovingly maintained and updated, including fiber optic internet, brand new HVAC in 2023, new washing machine, a recently pumped septic system, and a pre-purchase home inspection report. Located in Buncombe county with a Marshall address. Please, no drive bys. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED TO SHOW.