$469,900
About this home
Tucked away in the desirable gated community of Wildcat, this inviting mountain chalet offers privacy, flexible living space, and thoughtful features just a few miles from downtown Murphy. Professionally designed landscaping creates a private, low-maintenance setting with a beautiful stone courtyard, integrated planting areas, and herb garden. Mature landscaping surrounds the home for added privacy, while the wooded setting attracts an abundance of wildlife, including deer and a variety of birds. A wraparound porch provides plenty of space to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The classic chalet design features soaring ceilings and an abundance of windows that bring in natural light and views of the wooded surroundings. The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, and an open layout that flows easily into the main living area. With a full bath on each level, the home is well designed for both everyday living and visiting family and friends. The spacious lower level adds exceptional versatility with a large family room featuring a second gas-log fireplace and a cleverly concealed Murphy bed that appears as an attractive wall unit with shelving when closed. A separate wall of built-in bookcases with a rolling library-style ladder adds character and abundant storage. An additional bonus room offers flexible space for an office, craft room or guest accommodations. The loft bedroom includes a second Murphy bed, providing another convenient option for overnight guests. A detached two-car garage with an attached workshop provides excellent parking, storage, and workspace, A new roof and an included one-year home warranty offer added peace of mind for the next owner. With gated access, a peaceful mountain setting, and convenient proximity to historic downtown Murphy, this Wildcat chalet offers a wonderful combination of character, privacy, and functionality.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100605161
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Wildcat
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 37
- On market date
- September 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.89 acres
Location
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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
- 422
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Murphy'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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