Four bedroom, 3 bath home with central heat and air for under $500K!! Located in Mill Ridge, 'Laurel Lodge' offers two full living areas, a large deck for entertaining, and is offered fully furnished! Numerous updates have been made to the home, including new metal roof, gutters and downspouts in 2021, exterior and interior and decks painted, new stainless kitchen appliances in 2021, driveway paved in 2021, and HVAC in 2018. There is a separated entry to the home on both the lower and upper floors. Entering from the upper deck to the living area, you are greeted with warm rustic charm, open floorplan, and stone wood burning fireplace. The living room is open to dining area, and bright kitchen. This main level also includes the en-suite primary bedroom (king bed) along with another bedroom (two twins), and full bathroom. All baths have new granite counters and light fixtures. From the main level, step outside to the large open deck with great furniture, where ample seating makes it easy for hosting friends and family. There is a courtyard in back with a small storage shed. In the lower level is sizeable living and game room, another updated bath, and two bedrooms--one bedroom with queen bed, and the other set up as a bunk room with four twin beds. The memory foam queen sleeper sofa on lower level offers additional sleeping space for guests. The laundry is also on this level. The newly paved driveway and additional parking area on the road can accommodate up to six cars. Situated centrally between Boone and Banner Elk, Mill Ridge is just a short drive to all ski slopes, restaurants, shopping and Appalachian State University. This home is a short walk to neighborhood amanities, which include tennis courts, a hiking trail, swimming pool and clubhouse. Short term and long term rentals permitted. Offered mostly furnished recently with few exclusions (list in supplements). Full list of upgrades included in supplements. See the 3-D tour.