This mountain modern three-bedroom, three-bath retreat awaits discovery. As you step from the expansive Porte Cochere through the entrance, a world of meticulous craftsmanship unfolds. Wide-plank wood floors guide your steps, leading to soaring ceilings adorned with tongue-and-groove and rich wood beams. A beautiful stone fireplace stands tall, inviting stories and laughter. The kitchen boasts leathered granite countertops, bespoke cabinetry and stainless-steel companions. Its seamless flow draws guests toward a timber-framed outdoor oasis boasting a wood-burning stone fireplace amid stunning long-range and pastoral vistas, blending the beauty outside with comfort within. The primary suite, thoughtfully positioned off the living room, exudes comfort with double vanity and a walk-in tile shower. On the same level, discover the guest suite with a full bath and laundry area, ensuring convenience at every turn. Descend to the lower level, a versatile space designed for relaxation and entertainment. A family room awaits, plumbed and ready for a future wet bar, leading to a covered stone patio, great for leisurely afternoons. Imagine indulging in a hot tub, seamlessly accommodated with pre-installed wiring. Adjacent, the billiards room beckons, accompanied by a third guest room, a full bath and a multi-purpose room adaptable to various needs be it dry storage, hydroponic haven, bunk room or craft space. This home champions sustainability and efficiency, built on a Fox Blocks insulated foundation for reduced energy costs, dryness and durability. Minutes from Banner Elk, embraced by Watauga County's allure with lower taxes and no HOA, a paved road leads to this sanctuary where a whole-house generator stands ready. Each element, meticulously crafted, weaves a narrative. This isn't just a dwelling. It's a canvas for life’s strokes, a saga of comfort, elegance and allure of the mountains, a space ready to script its next chapter in the lives of those destined to call it home.