One Level Living! Welcome to your dream mountain retreat in the serene community of Highlands Springs and Falls, surrounded by nature's beauty! This home sits within an almost one acre of level wooded lot supporting beautiful plantings, Rhododendron, and borders a trickling creek. Enjoy a large open-air deck perfect for fire bowl evenings under a starry sky. Three spacious bedrooms offer an exquisite blend of comfort and elegance. Rest by a warm fireplace in the family room for a magical evening after you've prepared a meal in the gourmet kitchen featuring updated appliances, including a gas stovetop that aids quick and precise meal preparation. The onsite home generator ensures peace of mind year-round. Residing outside town limits, this home can be used for rental opportunities lasting a minimum of 14 days. This home is an eight minute, 3.9 mile drive to Highlands' quaint shopping, restaurants, and festivities, giving the sense of both being secluded and yet having quick access via paved roads all the way to Highlands outstanding in-town conveniences. Be sure to visit this rare find in Highlands NC where luxury dovetails with nature. Highlands was named “America's Best Small Mountain Town” by Travel and Leisure Magazine, and from this property, you're close to everything it has to offer, including the new Highlands Performing Arts Center, which provides live and streamed performances, and The Bascom visual arts center with its year-round art classes and exhibitions. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional Highlands home your own!