A home with a VIEW and the sounds of the river below will make this the ultimate retreat for the savvy mountain home buyer! Sitting on 1.65 acres with level entry and 4 FOUR bedrooms(one without framed closet), 3 full baths, and 2 living rooms, wood burning fireplace, and furnished with few exceptions. Massive 2 tier deck replaced in 2018 permit in attachments (BCS Builders). Roof Replaced with Timberline Architectural Shingles April 2021, auto-on Guardian whole house generator refurbished Spring 2024,Deck fully re-stained August 2024, all cathedral windows in living room replaced January 2024 by Miller Industries, entire exterior of house repainted/stained 2019,Jeld-Wen vinyl clad sliding doors with tile rainproof insets Sept 2012. Water abatement in front of house including deep french drain, basement below ground wall reinforced, exterior water proofing,and interior waterproof board in twin bedroom 2012. Septic tank pumped sept 2023. Whole House heat and air installed around 2006 by previous owner, Trane furnace placed 2016 by current owners. This house is that older home in the mountains that has stood the test of time and the current owners have kept it up so incredibly well it is likely to be here long after we are gone. The structural and mechanical aspects of this house are some of the best I have seen in the High Country. I would say a buyer will have the pleasure of just making this house their own without the hassle of any pesky repairs! The house is also in the gated community of Powder Horn Mountain which has a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, game room,miles of hiking trails, campground, chapel, tennis court, 3 lakes, full time maintenance,weekly trash pick up and just outside the gate is Elk Creek, a state stocked trout stream perfect for the avid angler! POA dues are $1930 per year. Short term rentals are permitted. 25 min drive to Appalachian State University. Skyline Skybest FIBER internet!