The Residence | With an open floor plan and contemporary style, this cottage offers easy care and upscale living in the country.  The light and bright one-level home provides a manageable size for weekend retreats or full time living.  Completed in 2011 and rarely used by the owner, the cottage features gunstock oak floors, restful colors and large open living spaces.  This home brings the outdoors inside through the glass full view gable ends in both living and dining/kitchen areas.

Great Room | The great room is brightly lit from the large windows which open the covered front porch and the full view glass gable ends.  With the modern propane gas unvented fireplace and recessed lighting, the home provides a sophisticated but cozy space. The floors throughout the cottage are gunstock oak. The cathedral ceiling is paneled with 3/4-inch pine tongue and groove.

Kitchen | This bright kitchen is open to the dining and living area, with a door to the outside deck and a repeat of the glass full view gable ends. This contemporary space was designed by experts with every convenience in mind. The classic solid cherry cabinets have under cabinet lighting, large deep pull-out draws and sleek styling. Notice the beautiful quartz countertops which complete the fresh and elegant look. The sink is imported Italian stainless steel. The appliances are all GE Profile stainless steel and include a dishwasher, oven/range, disposal and refrigerator with ice maker.  Contemporary track lighting brightens the cooking and counter areas. This kitchen features plenty of counter space for the cook and has the advantage of open plan living.

Dining | As part of the kitchen and the larger great room space the dining area and breakfast counter completes the open plan design. There is a seating area at the counter as well as a generous space for the dining table. With the casual elegance of a space intended for entertaining or family gatherings you can be sure the cheerful sunlight coming in through the large glass expanse of windows will invite everyone to gather and relax.

Master Bedroom | The home is planned with a private master suite at one end of the house. This bedroom is large, light and comfortable. The gunstock oak floors and tongue and grove ceiling are carried into the master bedroom.  The room boasts a vaulted ceiling with a highly efficient and stylish Hunter ceiling fan. Off the master bedroom there is a hall opening to the two large walk-in closets and master bath.

Master Bath | The private master bath is light and spacious. The latest ideas of contemporary bath design are apparent in the clean lines of the white counter and the two imported Italian vessel sinks.  Notice the extra large walk-in frameless glass shower and  tile floors.  Simplicity and quality make this spacious master bath a lovely addition to a cottage in the woods.

Guest Suite | The home was designed with split bedroom plan. On the other side of the great room you’ll find a large guest bedroom with door opening into the guest bath. This bedroom has a built-in computer desk, two closets and a Hunter ceiling fan.

The second guest bedroom is located on the other side of the bath. It features a large window to the back yard and a Hunter ceiling fan.

The guest bath repeats the contemporary design featured in the master bath. You’ll find a large imported Italian vessel sink, white cabinets and a tub/shower combination.  The white tile floors complete the clean lines and bright feeling.

The Grounds | The cottage is privately located on 1.73 acres in the gated community of Tongass Creek. There is a path from the house to the footbridge over the creek so you can enjoy the entire property. An attractive small waterfall is near the footbridge and can be enjoyed from the back yard as well as the deck.  Approximately 230 feet of the creek wanders through the parcel near the house. The back of the house has a 16 x 20 foot deck off the kitchen and utility room to enjoy the forest and creek. It provides a wonderful space for outside living. The property includes landscape lighting on timers, security flood lights on the house and column entry lights on the stone pillars which provide entry to the property. The house is situated in a natural forest of hardwood trees. The land,  level and usable, features grass around the house while the balance of the property is carefully preserved woodland forest.

The Community | Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tongass Ridge is a small community with planned conservation of natural forest and retreat style custom homes. Each lot is over an acre and private. Within a 45 minute drive to the city of Asheville, NC this quiet and rural small community offers you the option of enjoying the city. Or you can relax by getting away from it all and take pleasure in the serene beauty of this exceptional mountain land. With only 23 lots, half of which are sold, this 65-acre community is intent on preserving the natural setting and giving each owner his own mountain hideaway. The creek that runs through this property also runs through the common area where there will be a fire pit, walking paths and pavilion for entertaining. Tongass Ridge is about 15 minutes to grocery shopping or Interstate highways.

The Location | Tucked down a hidden drive, this home is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the gated community of Tongass Ridge. This is a rural location but an easy drive to grocery shopping or major Interstate highways. Situated in a small upscale community of custom homes the community was built with the idea of being a retreat and nature sanctuary to get away from the city life. However, shopping and essentials are a short 15 minute drive away.

You can enjoy all the eclectic city of Asheville has to offer within a 45 minute drive up Interstate 40.  Or, in an hour and a half, you can be at the Charlotte, NC airport or the Greenville, SC airport.

MLS | North Carolina Mountains MLS 510581

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Price | Offered at $289,000

Contact | To schedule a private showing, please contact Ann Wigely: