Beautifully maintained, quality home in desirable Tarheel West community. Shows like new! Totally secluded on 6.68 acres. Property backs up to U.S. Forest Service. Beautiful mountain and river views! Only minutes to downtown Murphy. Built in 1997 and extensively remodeled, inside and out, in 2006, including all new roof, siding, interior walls, windows, floors, doors, electrical & fixtures, 4 interior room additions, and outside screen room, decks, and porches. xa0 Open floor plan. First floor master suite. Gourmet kitchen. Beautiful two-story stacked stone fireplace. Wrap-around decks and porches. Large screened room off kitchen, with view. Detached 2-car garage with carport and upstairs guest apartment. You must tour this home to truly appreciate it. xa0 INTERIOR: - Beautiful new oak hardwood floors; diagonal slate tile in pantry/laundry area - 2-story stacked stone, wood-burning fireplace - Large (15' X 21') custom-designed kitchen with granite tile countertops and backsplash and magnificent views of the river and mountains! - 10' island in kitchen with Jennaire 5-burner gas cook top & breakfast bar - Custom kitchen cabinets include 2 spice pullouts, pullout drawers & shelves, and abundant storage - G.E. Profile stainless appliances, including Advantium speed cook/microwave oven, separate conventional/convection oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher - First floor master bedroom with oversized soaker tub and granite countertops in master bath; walk-in closet with built-in storage - Kohler sinks & toilets (comfort height) in bathrooms - Bathroom countertops are 36" comfort height - Auxiliary heat in all bathrooms - Pantry/laundry room off kitchen includes stainless sink and custom cabinetry and built-ins. (Front-loading pedestal washer & dryer not included.) - Quality custom cabinetry and built-ins throughout house, including kitchen, all 3 bathrooms, pantry, and office - Custom wood blinds; custom solar shades - 27 recessed can ceiling lights on main level - Surround sound in great room and wired for wall-mount flat screen t.v. - Custom tongue-in-groove ceilings throughout, including porches and screen room - All interior painted walls and ceilings have knock-down finish - 9' X 18' air-conditioned storage room downstairs xa0 EXTERIOR: - New metal roof - New chink log siding, stained and sealed with three coats Sikkens high-performance, premium sealer for low maintenance - All new windows and doors, including Pella double pane, Energy Star, with aluminum exterior and custom-stained wood interior trim - 14' X 18' screen room off the kitchen has TV and stereo speaker wiring, fan, lighting, custom solar shades, and gorgeous river/mountain views - Custom, quality landscaping xa0 GARAGE: - Oversized 20' X 28', plus 12' x 20' attached carport - Finished garage interior, including insulated doors - Guest apartment upstairs, including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. Living area 560 s.f. Fully furnished. Sleeps 4 - Separate washer and dryer in garage (included), with utility sink - Water drain in concrete floor - Garage is wired for phone and TV xa0 PLUS: - Large 24' x 32' xa0three-bay pole barn, built in 2006 - County taxes only - Small creek on property - 500 gallon buried, owned, propane tank - Underground utilities - Circular driveway xa0 2008 Taxes: $2,769 xa0 Local affordable financing is readily available for qualified buyers. xa0Additionalxa0photos are available. Call or e-mail today to make an appointment to view this truly unique property. Features: Bonus/Great Room, Central Heating, Deck/Porch, Garage, Mother-in-Law Apartment, Office/Den, Tile Floors, View.