There are few properties available that are worthy of the word masterpiece. That’s because there are few properties in existence where the owner is an engineer who has designed his own vision of a dream retreat. This magnificent, 4269-square-foot home, located on the banks of the South Fork New River makes for a uniquely rustic yet luxurious living situation and is also perfect for hosting events!

Situated on 1.75 acres, this breathtaking mountain home is marked by meticulous attention to detali---from the 600-square-foot great room with its knotty pine vaulted ceiling, five French doors and large windows showcasing the incredible river to mountain and pastoral views, to the wine cellar with its stone wall, red oak floor & wine racks.

Welcome to the great outdoors! On this property you’ll be able to make excellent use of its 161 feet of frontage on the New River...enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing, not to mention picnicking and entertaining guests. For instance, the engineer/owner has installed a beautiful gazebo with swing-seating surrounding a lovely stone fire pit to further enjoy this idyllic riverside setting. A shed nearby offers electricity and water and includes a refrigerator to make planning a sumptuous romantic picnic or festive party simple and easy. There’s also access to a large portion of an island in the river. The water is shallow enough along the island for children to play safely. Steps provide easy access to the water. Lastly, the drive to the river and the river bank were cleverly engineered to prevent erosion.

Now on to the house! The large wrap-around deck boasts many options for enjoying the long ranging views of the majestic mountains. Kick up your feet at one of the seating areas or cozy up with the family in comfy seats surrounding the gas fire pit.

The centerpiece of the deck area is a beautifully crafted stone fireplace with a raised hearth, a perfect setting for celebrating life’s special moments---from date night to a holiday bash. This expansive deck area allows you to soak up the scenery for which Ashe County is renowned---not only river and mountain views but neighboring pastures with picturesque old barns can be seen from your front porch.

Step inside and see how the foyer sets the tone for this impressively designed home.  You and your guests will be greeted with rich, warm tones of wood including gleaming oak hardwood flooring, pine walls, and barn wood accents. The loving attention to detail just gets better upon entering the 1600-square-foot great room: the knotty pine-vaulted ceiling creates warmth, and the five French doors and large windows bring in the stirring outdoor scenery. What’s more the wood-burning stone fireplace features a raised hearth so you can literally sit by the fire! The eight-foot black walnut mantle was carefully chosen by the engineer owner at a local wood shop.

Check out the gorgeous bar area, framed by old timbers and featuring a chiseled black granite bar, a wine chiller, beverage cooler, prep sink, and storage cabinets—a wonderfully, stylish environment for pampering guests!

Next to the bar is the luxurious kitchen area, with chiseled granite counter tops, stainless appliances, a large pantry, and custom cherry cabinetry designed by the owner and built by a local craftsman. Pull up a chair at the island with bar area seating—a great feature for the cook to also be able to mingle with guests.

Off the open kitchen area, you’ll find a spacious dining area that can accommodate a large party of guests. There’s an ample-sized powder room conveniently located near the great room featuring a granite counter top with not one but two stone raised bowl sinks. This carefully designed layout can also be attributed to the owner’s passion for creating an upscale country environment.

When it comes to the six bedrooms, the engineer/owner has pulled out all of the stops. Each bedroom has been lovingly given its own separate theme. For instance, the Moose bedroom has a wood stove mounted on a large piece of local granite and a private bath with a large walk-in shower, double natural stone raised bowl sinks on hand-chiseled granite as well as a private patio. The Horse Bedroom features 14-foot ceilings, beautiful barnwood, and two extra-long timber beds. The Bear Room, Deer Room, Fox Room, and Buffalo Room all carry out the shared them of the others, with heat and air units, private baths, Beautyrest plush mattresses, and Mitsubishi split units with heat and air for individualized comfort.

Below there’s a 1600-square-foot unfinished, walk-out basement, offering plenty of storage space, a workshop area, and a hidden treasure – a wine cellar with a stone wall, red oak floor, and wine racks. The wine racks can accommodate several hundred bottles of wine. A handcrafted cherry table and two stools create a cozy tasting area.

Lastly the beautiful grounds of this High Country masterpiece in West Jefferson require little maintenance beyond cutting the grass. This masterpiece on the New River is now offered at a reduced price and should not be missed!

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