253 Emerald Hl, Franklin, NC 28734

This immaculate mountain home is located in the gated community of Mill Creek Country Club (a wildlife sanctuary). It offers 2400 sf of living area, with/central heat & air, a huge detached 2 car garage & an oversized attached 1 car garage, on a double wooded lot exceeding an acre. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a great room, a rec room, entertainment room, a master suite w/loft & a huge deck with excellent mountain & golf course views. The home includes all newer, electric appliances, remodeled baths w/walkin showers, newer kitchen counters, newer carpet, updated light fixtures, & all window treatments are uniquely matched to blend with the entire interior of real tongue & groove walls and ceilings, resulting in a warm, cozy lodge-type ambiance. The master bedroom has a walkin closet, a huge wall closet, and built in cupboards & drawers for plenty of storage. The loft provides a quiet respite for reading. The entertainment room features a JennAire stove, sink & small fridge & is perfect for parties, cards, or game playing. The rec room is ideal as a pool room, with built in shelving and a half bath. The attached1 car garage has an additional refrigerator & built in work bench & the separate detached garage includes water & electric & a wall of cabinets, many mounted wall power outlets & is ideal for shop or power tools, a craft area, or just golf cart storage. The house overlooks at least 4 fairways of the 18 hole golf course, with short & long distance year around views of the surrounding mountain ranges, with a myriad of color. The easterly facing deck provides incredible sunrise views, while being shaded from the afternoon sun. The overall weather in Franklin is ideal. At just over 2000' elevation, snow is rarely a problem (once or twice a year, rarely over an inch, and usually melted by noon the next day!) The summers are mild, with cool mountain breezes. Whether you’re looking for a summer getaway, or a year round home, this home has it all. For a virtual tour, go to http://www.tinyurl.com/253EmeraldHill. Neighborhood Description Mill Creek Country Club is a gated secure community with an 18 hole Championship Golf Course, tennis courts, an outstanding pro shop and a wonderful restaurant, open daily for lunch, with brunches on Sunday and periodic evening community events. The neighbors are vey friendly and this is a great place to live!