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About this home
Experience the pinnacle of sustainable mountain luxury. Tucked away on 6 gently sloping, wooded acres, this spectacular 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom custom wood cabin perfectly balances self-sufficiency with upscale architectural design. Surrounded by a vibrant, mature forest canopy, this private retreat is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, featuring direct access to world class trout fishing on the renowned South Toe River. The property boasts an exceptional, fully independent infrastructure designed for effortless off-grid living. A solar panel array situated discreetly beside and above the garage handles daily power generation, completely backed by a heavy-duty propane generator for seamless redundancy. Drink in the pure, crisp taste of the mountains with a pristine, gravity-fed spring water system that provides natural water pressure without relying on an electric pump, complemented by a fully permitted private septic system. Architecturally striking, the cabin features dramatic prow front windows, a soaring timber-framed covered deck, beautiful stone accents, and a massive solid-rock foundation profile that anchors the home into the hillside. Inside, the spacious 3-bed, 3.5-bath layout offers ample room for hosting family or operating a high-end vacation rental. Whether you are casting lines into the crystal-clear South Toe River, relaxing on the expansive elevated deck, or enjoying the warmth of the wood-finished interior, 165 Winding Trail offers a rare lifestyle of absolute freedom, privacy, and natural beauty. Feature Highlights Premium Waterfront Location: Immediate access to top-tier trout fishing on the highly coveted South Toe River. The Land: 6 private, gently sloping acres covered in beautiful mountain hardwoods and mature canopy trees. Elite Off-Grid Infrastructure: Pure Water Source: Gravity-fed mountain spring water system supplying crisp water with natural pressure. Private septic system installed. The Cabin: Masterfully built post beam construction accented with beautiful stone work cabin featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dramatic vaulted porch overlooking a major bend in the South Toe River giving you panoramic views of the river, skylights, and premium elevated views.
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Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4400173
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.0:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Mitchell County Schools
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 3, 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.






