The perfect retreat, full-time residence, or investment property w/ long-range, layered Gorge & Blue Ridge Mtn views resting on 11.3+ acres of wooded privacy. This 3BR 4.5BA home (w/ bonus rooms/spaces) offers a quiet setting & central location to Boone (20 min), Blowing Rock (15 min), & all the High Country has to offer! Short-term rentals allowed=vacation rental potential! The spacious great room features window-lined walls for taking in the views & gas fireplace & wet bar, & is adjacent to the dining area & kitchen w/ fireplace, granite counters, & kitchen island. Enjoy the mountain views (w/ Sunrise views to the East) from the large deck or large, covered, wrap-around front porch. Main level also features addt'l living room/den & bonus room/office currently set up as a BR, half bath, & entrance foyer. On the second level, find a landing area/reading nook, three BR/BA suites incl. the primary suite w/ gas fireplace, bonus room currently used as a BR, additional full bath, & laundry.