1960 NC 126 Highway

Morganton, NC 28655

MLS#: 4186743

$899,900

Status: Closed
Listing number: 4186743
Listing provided by: Horizon Realty Associates LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 4 months ago
On site: 1 year, 9 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1999

Sq.Footage

3,789

This listing offers a rare opportunity to own a 21-acre farm in the NC foothills, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Main home is custom-built log house with 4 bed and bath, includes a spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large kitchen w/island, and a huge laundry room. Primary bedroom on the main floor boasts mountain views and a luxury en-suite bath, all granite counters, cathedral ceilings, and open-concept living. The basement serves as a second living area with an open kitchen, dining, and LR, along with a bedroom, full bath, and W/D. This makes it perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The property also includes a second home, 3 bed 2 bath DW mobile home, offering additional housing or rental income potential. Property includes a large barn with four stalls, a tack room, hay storage for 1,200 bales, and roping arena with return alley strip and automatic chute. Low agricultural taxes and is enrolled in an agricultural program!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2905.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Heat Pump, Zoned

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

  • Pool

    No

  • View

    Mountain(s)

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared, Level, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Views

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $899,900

  • Sq. Footage

    3,789

  • Price/SqFt

    $237

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Oak Hill

  • Middle School

    Table Rock

  • High School

    Freedom

Property Features

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

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This listing offers a rare opportunity to own a 21-acre farm in the NC foothills, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Main home is custom-built log house with 4 bed and bath, includes a spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large kitchen w/island, and a huge laundry room. Primary bedroom on the main floor boasts mountain views and a luxury en-suite bath, all granite counters, cathedral ceilings, and open-concept living. The basement serves as a second living area with an open kitchen, dining, and LR, along with a bedroom, full bath, and W/D. This makes it perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The property also includes a second home, 3 bed 2 bath DW mobile home, offering additional housing or rental income potential. Property includes a large barn with four stalls, a tack room, hay storage for 1,200 bales, and roping arena with return alley strip and automatic chute. Low agricultural taxes and is enrolled in an agricultural program!

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