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About this home
Exceptional Creekside Mountain Retreat in Hickory Nut Creek A rare opportunity to own a beautifully landscaped creekside retreat where thoughtful craftsmanship, distinctive architecture and exceptional outdoor living come together. Nestled on .66 acres along Hickory Nut Creek and just 5 miles from Chimney Rock and Lake Lure this one-of-a-kind property offers a private mountain escape with an impressive collection of custom features and modern conveniences. Built in 2007, the residence showcases post and beam construction with SIP wall construction, creating a distinctive blend of character, durability and energy efficiency. Inside, warm Hardwoods and slate flooring, custom cabinetry, and granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom create an inviting sophisticated mountain aesthetic. A wood burning stove adds warmth and ambiance, while a mini split-unit HVAC provides comfortable climate control. The home is designed to embrace the surrounding landscape. Step on to the 10’x 16’ covered front porch or make your way to the spectacular covered outdoor living area overlooking Hickory Nut Creek. Complete with wood burning pizza oven, this exceptional space is made for memorable evenings with friends and family, leisurely afternoons by the water, and enjoying the peaceful sounds of the creek. The beautifully landscaped grounds enhance the natural beauty of the property and provides multiple spaces for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. There are even blueberry bushes, a pear tree and fig tree. A hot tub offers the perfect place to unwind, while a storage shed provide additional convenience. The property is offered fully furnished including a couch/murphy bed combo and window treatments, making it truly turnkey. The kitchen includes refrigerator and stove, with washer/dryer and up right freezer also included. Modern conveniences include Starlink internet and security cameras, while custom sliding wood barn door style security doors add both character and Peace of mind. A metal roof and commercial grade vinyl exterior provide long-term durability and easy maintenance. For added preparedness, the property includes a generator with wiring designed to maintain power to the refrigerator and freezer during outages. The dry walk-out basement provides exceptional storage capacity and additional flexibility rarely found in a home this size. Located approximately 5 miles from Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, with multiple hiking trailheads, this property place some of Western North Carolina’s most beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation within easy reach. Whether envisioned as a private mountain getaway, weekend retreat, full time residence, or turnkey vacation escape, this special property offers an extra ordinary combination of Creekside beauty, craftsmanship, privacy, outdoor living and convenience. Come Experience the Tranquility of Hickory Nut Creek and discover a mountain retreat unlike any other.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4424485
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11
- On market date
- September 14, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →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.
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.0:1
- District
- Henderson County Schools
- Enrollment
- 903
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Henderson County Schools
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student:teacher ratio
- 34.0:1
- District
- Henderson County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Gerton'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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 28 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.







