$648,000
About this home
Beautifully updated and exceptionally inviting, this bright mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience within the gated community of Chattahoochee Mountain Estates. Tucked away in a peaceful natural setting just minutes from downtown Waynesville and nearby Cataloochee Ski Area, you'll feel worlds away while remaining close to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and year-round mountain adventures. A large wraparound covered porch and rear covered deck provide abundant space for outdoor living and entertaining while overlooking the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Inside, warm wood flooring, a stunning stone fireplace, and an open-concept floor plan create an inviting atmosphere designed for gathering with family and friends. The spacious kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living area and offers direct access to both covered porches. The main level features a serene primary suite with private bath, an additional guest bedroom and full bath, and easy one-level living. Upstairs, a generously sized bedroom with full bath provides comfortable accommodations for guests or extended family. Recent improvements include a newer roof, updated central heating and air conditioning, fresh interior and exterior paint, a new carport, and an expanded driveway. Custom-built carport constructed from timber harvested directly from the property, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful mountain architecture, and a seamless connection to the natural surroundings. The recently updated lower-level apartment offers outstanding flexibility for private guest quarters, multi-generational living, a private home office, or potential rental income. The grounds are truly special, featuring established apple, peach, plum, and cherry trees, blueberry and blackberry bushes, a vegetable garden, private hiking trails, and rock pathways winding throughout the property. Residents also enjoy access to community trails and a beautiful nearby waterfall. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity, this rare property delivers privacy, natural beauty, modern updates, and exceptional versatility. Peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by nature, it's a place where you can truly unplug, unwind, and reconnect with what matters most.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4378330
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Cataloochee Ranch Estates
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5
- On market date
- June 13, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- Enrollment
- 767
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 18, 2026.
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.