Tucked behind the gates of the Country Club of Sapphire Valley...

Tucked behind the gates of the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this beautifully updated two-level home blends timeless mountain charm with modern comforts. Renovated in 2024 and 2025, this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom cottage offers effortless living in a perfect mountain retreat. The main level, renovated in 2024, features new flooring, fresh paint, stylish lighting, and modernized bathrooms with plumbing fixtures throughout. In the light-filled living area, a cozy fireplace flows seamlessly into the dining space, which sits adjacent to the updated, spacious kitchen, bright family room, and newly created wet bar -- a perfect place for entertaining. A convenient powder room, also updated in 2024, is ideally positioned for guests. Three bedrooms on the main level -- including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and direct access to the deck -- enable one-level living with accessibility and flexibility. Off the dining room, an enclosed sunroom and expansive wooded back deck invite relaxation with serene views in peaceful nature. A generous laundry/mudroom, also part of the 2024 renovation, adds practical everyday ease. The walk-in lower level, enhanced in 2025 with a freshly painted ceiling, features hardwood flooring and wood-paneled walls. This level opens to a spacious family/game room, a fourth bedroom ideal for a bunk room, and a full bathroom. This flexible space offers the perfect escape for guests and multi-generational families or a private recreational area, ready to be customized to fit any lifestyle. Outside, the property offers a gently sloped driveway with ample room for parking and turnaround. Major updates include fresh exterior paint in 2025, a new HVAC system and water heater installation in 2024, and a roof replacement in 2019. Ideally located just a brief car or golf cart ride away from six local restaurants and the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, the home is also minutes from the charming towns of Cashiers and Highlands, known for their boutique shopping, fine dining, festivals, and cultural experiences. National forests, scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures are all within easy reach. For quick weekend getaways, the Asheville Regional Airport is less than one hour away. Whether to be used as a serene personal haven, a basecamp for adventure, or a welcoming space for friends and family, this thoughtfully renovated home is move-in ready and full of potential.