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$1,350,000

228 Inverness Drive
Waynesville, NC 28785
Listed by Ron Breese · Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,990 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

SPECTACULAR YEAR-ROUND, LONG-RANGE, SOUTH-FACING, LAYERED MOUNTAIN VIEWS! An extraordinary mountain retreat offering privacy, elegance, quality craftsmanship and breathtaking scenery from nearly every room! Situated on 2.7 beautifully landscaped acres in the desirable gated community of Junaluska Highlands, this exceptional home has undergone approximately $444,000 in improvements and updates since 2019. A sweeping paved driveway welcomes you to the impressive residence, featuring gorgeous stone accents, mature landscaping, an oversized three-car garage and abundant level parking. Step inside to discover a stunning open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, elegant moldings, rich cherry woodwork and walls of windows that fill the home with natural light. The magnificent great room features a soaring vaulted wood ceiling, dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace, custom cherry mantel and built-ins, and spectacular mountain views. An elegant formal dining room with tray ceiling provides wonderful entertaining space. The spacious kitchen is a delight, featuring abundant solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, large center island, newer GE Café appliances, induction cooktop, wall oven and microwave, and an enormous walk-in pantry. Enjoy casual dining in the beautiful breakfast area surrounded by windows and mountain scenery. The generous main-level primary suite features a tray ceiling, beautiful views, private deck access, custom walk-in closet and spacious bath with soaking tub and separate tiled shower. Three additional bedroom suites, (one being used as a main floor office), four full baths and lower level flex space perfect for office/rec room/craft room offer exceptional flexibility for guests, hobbies or working from home. The beautifully finished lower level is truly an extension of the main living area, featuring nine-foot ceilings, expansive windows, and beautiful luxury wood laminate flooring. Family room includes a second floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace with reclaimed wood mantel, custom built-ins and a wall of windows. Step outside onto the expansive lower covered deck and take in the incredible mountain views. Outdoor living is simply outstanding, with beautifully maintained upper and lower covered decks extending across the home, attractive cable railings and multiple areas for relaxing, dining and entertaining while enjoying unforgettable mountain views. The picturesque grounds feature extensive professional landscaping, stonework, flowering perennials, shrubs, and trees and peaceful wooded surroundings. Additional highlights include a large laundry and mudroom, remarkable closet and storage space, a climate-controlled storage room, custom closet organizers, Hunter Douglas window coverings, updated lighting, two NEW HVAC systems in 2025, a whole-house Generac generator and Starlink internet. Located at an elevation of approximately 2,860 feet, this remarkable property combines a private mountain setting with comfortable year-round living. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTAIN HOME OFFERING STUNNING VIEWS, BEAUTIFUL LIVING SPACES AND EXTENSIVE UPDATES! A MUST-SEE PROPERTY!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4431537
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Junaluska Highlands
Status
Active
Days on market
3
On market date
October 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Junaluska Elementary
2.67 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
409
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Waynesville Middle
4.35 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
767
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Haywood County Schools
High
Haywood Early College
2.98 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
191
Student:teacher ratio
23.9:1
District
Haywood County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Waynesville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Waynesville, from live MLS data.

On the market 3 days -- 194 fewer days than Waynesville's current average of 197 days.
For reference, the median list price across 590 active listings in Waynesville right now is $300,000.

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$270,000 down
$1,080,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,005
Property tax (est.)$1,125
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.