Sold! But there are many more Franklin NC properties available here: http://www.kellypenland.com Welcome to the Estate at Bear Back Ridge, where you’ll find mountain living at its finest in an easy access location boasting 3.4 private acres. Extraordinary craftmanship in this well-designed home with VIEWS that are truly breathtaking! You’ll drive “over the river and through the woods” across a picturesque valley to approach the home… truly a special location in valley of Tessentee. This 2008 home has an open-concept living space with abundant high-end windows to let in the unique views of Fishhawk and White Rock mountains from the living, dining and bedroom spaces. A massive gourmet kitchen features over & under cabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless appliances including a warming drawer, wall oven, microwave with convection feature, 5-burner stovetop, French-door refrigerator. The vent hood for the stovetop rises from the island countertop. Enjoy a full Butler’s Pantry with additional refrigerator and lovely cabinetry for your china and special dishes. There is a built-in breakfast seat in the enormous island. The large yet cozy living room was designed with vaulted ceilings to showcase the views, while the areas of the home with traditional ceilings are approximately 9-feet in height. The woodstove in the living room keeps you extra toasty with an adjustable fan, in addition to the 2-zone HVAC upstairs. You won’t believe the scenery from the dining area – you’ll truly entertain in high-class mountain style! A central vacuum system helps minimize cleaning time. The owner’s suite will rival any you’ve seen… a stunning huge bedroom w/trey ceiling, en-suite laundry center with folding counter and cabinetry, attached office, and the sitting/reading/sun room of everyone’s dreams! An en-suite bath holds 2 large counter-height vanities with granite counters, a make-up desk, garden soaking tub, large step-in shower and heated tile. There is an oversized walk-in closet, as well, of course! The doorways throughout are a wide 3-feet for wheel-chair friendly access. Superb single level living on main! The terrace level features an attractive pellet stove along with its own separate HVAC system. This is an ideal setting for kids, for the in-laws or for your guests… they have indoor and outdoor access to their own mud room, living room, a bar area with mini-fridge, 2 cheerful bedrooms, & a lovely full jack-n-jill bath w/heated floors and custom tile work. There’s also a bonus room ideal for an office, nursery or workout space – plus a safe room for another play space or conversion to a huge lower-level master closet. The closet space throughout this level is superb! The attached 2-car garage is massively oversized with bonus storage space. Do you have a hobby? A 27x27 2-story workshop with insulated roll-up door is a dream for woodworking/quilting/crafting… or is set up to easily be finished into a complete detached guest home, as there’s a separate meter for power and access nearby for water & sewer. (Cabinets and equipment are negotiable.) The workshop is insulated and has a propane heater for winter work. The Tessentee Valley area is a well-thought of location with high end homes & picturesque scenery and provides convenient access to Franklin and Highlands/Cashiers NC or to the Clayton GA area. This property is very close to great access to hiking/biking/horseback riding on the famous Bartram Trail. Abundant blooming dogwoods will bring you unexpected joy in the springtime! There is also a spring head/branch on property. The majority of the lot remains wooded to minimize maintenance and maximize relaxation. Kelly Penland Listing Specialist/Broker Bald Head Realty 33 Pine Lane, Franklin, NC 28734 828-369-0000 Office 828-369-0009 Fax 828-421-7705 Cell Email me: [email protected] http://www.kellypenland.com In North Carolina, all licensed Agents and Realtors MUST disclose Consumer Protection Laws to all Buyers and Sellers, explaining the different ways the Agent/Realtor can work with you and what you can expect from them. Please read the material below BEFORE disclosing any information about your Real Estate needs… and Kelly will discuss this with you in person at your first meeting: http://www.ncrec.gov/Brochures/HTML/W... If you’re currently working with another Realtor, please disregard this advertisement.