<<< THE AREA >>>: A gateway to the Appalachians and Southern Highlands, Carter County is rich in rustic beauty, including Watauga Lake, trout streams, the famous Appalachian Trail and the mile-high Rhododendron Gardens. TN has no income tax. <<<^..^>>> This well-maintained cabin style home is situated on a level lot of one-half acre, with approx 1.5 additional acreage to the northwest side, 2.03 acres total. <<< THE CONSTRUCTION >>>: The home is comprised of mill-cut lumber which is substantially thicker than lumber sold in building supply stores. The siding is log style siding. Oak flooring. Crawlspace completely encapsulated; keeps house warmer. Metal roof, rated 50 years. Surrounded by mountains, but easy access to SR 19e, 15-minute drive to Elizabethton, TN. <<< THE DESIGN & APPLIANCES >>: The main home features a master BR & adjoining bath w/ large jetted tub. The loft serves as a 2d bedroom 11x11. Another full bath is located at the back entrance. The open floor plan gives you a 20' x 12.5' living room with a vaulted ceiling and fireplace rising to 16 feet. The fireplace contains a wood stove w/ glass door. The kitchen is 8.5 x 11' with approx. 15' of counter space, with hardwood cabinets above and below. New large refrigerator in 2017. New disposal in 2020. Glass-style cooktop/stove. Washer (new is 2017) and dryer included. 200-amp electric service. Front porch includes a built-in greenhouse & sink; could be an extra storage room. Security System feature is wired to doors and windows with speaker alarm. <<< OUTSIDE >>>: The front porch view overlooks apples trees, gardens, and a small blackberry grove. If the grid ever goes down, this place can sustain itself w/o outside help. A private well provides clean drinking water. Off-grid, you still have resources. A nearby creek provides water; all you need is a Berkey. The wood stove provides heat & cooking; fuel: nearby wood shed and 1.5 acres of wooded land above. A propane heater supplements wood stove. Established apple trees, concord grapes, wild spinach, mustard greens, and many other vegetables have been produced right here without much effort in the established gardens throughout the yard. <<< MOUNTAIN TRAILS >>>: Take a hike up the mountain. Sitting on the small deck, you observe the mountain ranges of Laurel Mountain, Ripshin Ridge & the White Rocks Mountains. <<<^..^>>> This is a place to call home for anyone desiring security and independence, yet readily accessible to the market place and city life. Johnson City city limits: 25 minutes away. Elizabethton is a 15 minute drive. Asheville is about 90 minutes taking I-26. Spots in North Carolina are less than an hour away, such as Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk, and Boone, NC.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< No HOA fees >>> >^..^ <<< No special assessments or impact fees =====================================================
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