This charming Arts & Crafts cottage in Flat Rock’s highly desirable Highland Lake Village is move-in ready offering updated styling, comfort and tranquility. Beautifully lit from all angles with plenty of windows featuring plantation shutters, this 2/2 jewel is one level living with bamboo floors, a wood burning fireplace with a new chimney cap and a relaxing covered front porch with a peaceful view of the village green space. The kitchen has quartz kitchen counters, a gas range and oven, a lovely banquette style dining area, and a keeping room with a computer niche. Updates include fresh exterior and interior paint throughout, Oak wall grid cladding feature wall in the living room, handsome shiplap over the fireplace, and architectural moldings in the dining room and primary bedroom back wall. Special features are Bose speakers in the ceilings throughout, new custom Lefton kitchen faucet with built-in temperature indicator from hydrothermal power, a generator, and a crawlspace dehumidifier.

A very special new addition is a private, covered side deck with a clear polycarbonate roof to let the sun in and keep the rain out! This tranquil oasis is a welcome space for plants and lounge furniture with triple access to the primary bedroom, the kitchen and the garage entryways. New privacy fencing encloses 2 low-maintenance side yards, perfect for pets, gardening and birdhouses. Whether you’re enjoying a cup of coffee on the front porch while admiring the green space across from your home with its tall trees and picnic table or relaxing in a year-round haven under the covered side deck, this darling cottage is sure to make you feel right at home!

Within walking distance is The Park at Flat Rock, with walking trails, pollinator gardens, community pavilion and children’s playground. Conveniently located just minutes away is the historic Village of Flat Rock, Carl Sandburg National Park, The Flat Rock Playhouse (the state theatre of NC!), and adorable village restaurants and shops.
Highland Lake Village HOA offers wonderful outdoor amenities with a seasonal pass for lake access with fishing, canoes and kayaks, walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, a pool, and 10% discount at Seasons Restaurant. Come today to see this exceptional home and community—both are a rare find!