This is a contractor's personal getaway cottage. Located within an easy drive from all major North Carolina cities. Approximately 30 minutes south of Morganton and I 40 and 40 minutes north of Shelby and I 85. Located in a gated mountain community adjoining South Mountain State park. Private location with great amenities. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding in the park and free golf at the par 68, 18 hole community golf course. Community features paved roads, water system, security and full time maintenance and management. Home is located on a gently sloping lot,xa01/2 acres in size. Beautifully landscaped with shrubs, perennials, retaining walls and fish pond with fountain. Great summer time views of mountain ridges during the day and distant city lights at night are only improved with the winter leaf fall. The home itself features maintenance free vinyl siding and windows. Upper and lower porches with 3rd floor viewing/reading room. First floor has large living room with gas fired fireplace, formal dining area adjoining kitchen with breakfast/serving bar, master suite with private bath and walkin closet and laundry area all with wide plank pine floors and great storage closets and pantries. Second floor has sitting area with bedrooms and shared bath. 3rd floor has reading room with windows on all sides, volume ceiling completely finished in heart pine. Home has separate heat pumps for each floor for heating and cooling. Double pane windows and insulated doors. All furniture will remain with the house, just bring your clothing, personal items, food and beverages and enjoy the peace and quiet. Features: Appliances Included, Central Heating, Deck/Porch, Furnished, Active Adult, View.