Conveniently located 15 minutes to Boone & 30 mins to Watagua Lake, this 2023 new construction 3BR/4BA offers a blend of rustic mountain charm & modern conveniences. At 3700 feet high, enjoy cool summer breezes & panoramic views of the High Country ski resorts. Custom french doors open onto the expansive deck, providing lots of natural light. Attention given to every detail, the home features hardwood floors, a cooks’ kitchen & a Vermont Castings woodstove. Designed for main floor living, the primary suite & laundry are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs you’ll find a bath & 2 bedrooms w/ gorgeous vaulted ceilings. Custom barn doors can slide closed for an enclosed bedroom, or can be left open for a true open loft flex space. Finished in beautiful tongue and groove, the basement offers lots of possibilities. A large game room features a 9-foot pool table w/ a ping pong tabletop, both of which convey to the new owners. The basement features a large flex room, currently used as an artist studio, full bath, bunk room, large storage room & mechanical room. Other conveniences include a high efficiency 3-zone HVAC system, controlled separately at each floor. Ample storage options include a large storage closet upstairs, walk-in closet in primary, large corner kitchen pantry, as well as large closet & storage room in the basement. A Rinnai tankless water heater ensures that there’s always plenty of hot water, & high speed fiber ensures seamless internet connections throughout the home. Outside, the wooded lot features a smokeless firepit w/ long range views for those cool nights. Amenities in this gorgeous gated neighborhood include walking trails, a community barn area, & several ponds. Wildlife abound—the sounds of nature surround this quiet community. With its close proximity to Boone & Blowing Rock, this tranquil home is suited for year round residence, vacation home, or short term rental investment—the possibilities are endless…the mountains are calling!