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Handcrafted Cabin Overlooking Mount Mitchell
Located inside the stunning, gated resort neighborhood of Wolf Laurel, This 100+-year-old handcrafted home will be the perfect choice for your mountain vacation, highlighted by its long-distance views, and its unique handcrafted finishes, hand-laid stone fireplace, and multi-level sprawling decks, all on a private wide open lot. Whether you wish to play a round of golf in town, ski or snowboard at Wolf Ridge, play tennis or swim at the Wolf Laurel's private Village Club pool, hike on the Appalachian Trail, or venture to the city, it’s all just around the corner from this amazing cabin!
Sitting nearly 5,000 ft above sea level, in the shadow of Big Bald sits this unique mountain getaway. At one time three separate log cabins, this home was reconstructed into a unique home overlooking Mount Mitchell, the highest point on the eastern seaboard. Painstakingly working to preserve 100+-year-old craftsmanship the home has exposed beams and hand-cut timbers throughout the property. Only a short distance from the Appalachian Trail, Big Bald, Wolf Laurel Country Club, and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort this home will be the perfect getaway hub for your family and friends.
This home is equipped with smart door locks. With respect to COVID safety, guests will have a contactless check-in which will allow them to move into the home without any interaction with anyone else.
The home's property host lives within the gated community and is available 24 hours a day incase any issues might arise.
Located in the Private, Gated Wolf Laurel Resort.
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (1.8 miles),
Wolf Laurel Country Club (1.0 miles),
Village Club - heated pool, 4 tennis courts, basketball & pickleball courts, horseback riding, organized events
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Pisgah National Forest (surrounding), Appalachian Trail (access points on-site), Rocky Fork State Park (16.9 miles), Big Ivy Park (27.7 miles), Mt. Mitchell State Park (50.0 miles), Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (57.6 miles), Blowing Rock (67.3 miles)
FAMILY EXCURSIONS: Navitat Canopy Tours (27.5 miles), Zip N Slip Snow Tubing Park (7.6 miles), LaZoom Tours (33.9 miles), Eating Asheville Walking Food Tours (38.9 miles)
ASHEVILLE ATTRACTIONS: River Arts District (32.9 miles), Basilica of Saint Lawrence (32.9 miles), Asheville Pinball Museum (33.1 miles), Biltmore Estate (38.0 miles), The North Carolina Arboretum (41.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (46.6 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (110 miles) --
The home is built on three floors. Entering on the main floor( 2nd) you will find the kitchen, gigantic fireplace, den, master bedroom, and bath.
the first floor offers another den/ entertainment room perfect for children to have their own space, another master bedroom, and bath.
The top, third floor holds the final Master bedroom, bath, and loft which has a comfortable futon sofa overlooking the den and fireplace.
Like most all homes in the area, this home is located on a short gravel road just off of the main paved road. The driveway also has some moderate gradients.
In times of inclement weather AWD, 4x4, or Snow Chains might be required. Please be aware, to best care for the environment, local wildlife, and pets, this property does not use ice melt (salt) on the premises as it is toxic to animals, and can cause illness or death.
A perfect home for couples, or large families, the homes 3 floors, and 3 separate decks that allows everyone to spread out into their own space, or come together to enjoy roasting marshmallows over the wood-burning fireplace.
Enjoy sipping coffee on one of the home's many decks, as you watch the sunrise over Mount Mitchell, spend the afternoons playing tennis together, then take a dip in the heated pool. In the evening, bring a bottle of wine to the summit of Big Bald and toast the sunset atop one of the highest mountain peaks in the area. This home has it all!
We do welcome pets, however, there is an additional charge of $150 per dog.
