With a spacious covered front porch designed specifically to take advantage of the southern sun and stunning vistas, this home offers the rare combination of unrestricted land and a modern split-bedroom floor plan, maximizing both privacy and utility. Sitting on nearly 1 acre of land, the home consists of an open concept, seamless flow between the kitchen and living room. There is a large kitchen with a dedicated pantry for extra storage, a main floor laundry room for convenience, and entrance to the back deck for easy access for grilling or outdoor entertaining. There are 9-ft ceilings throughout, oversized windows flood the home with natural light, complemented by elegant maple hardwood flooring and tile in the bathrooms. The finished basement consists of a 3rd bathroom and is large enough to accommodate a 4th bedroom, an office or a den. The home has zoned heating and cooling, which allows you to control the temperature of the main floor and downstairs independently-saving significantly on energy bills. The 2-bay garage offers plenty of room for a workshop alongside your vehicles. Outdoor Parking: Bring the toys! There is ample space for an RV, boat, or guest parking. Located only 5 minutes from Burnsville, 20 minutes to Spruce Pine and 45 to Asheville.