$229,000
About this home
**CHIMNEY ROCK GEM WITH EXTRA LOT!** Locally known as the charming "Gingerbread House," this unique 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath mountain cottage is full of character and timeless appeal! Step inside and discover the warmth of hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a beautiful enclosed sunroom featuring expansive windows that bring the outdoors in. Originally configured as two separate studio units, the home offers an interesting layout and unique possibilities. **Notable improvements include a NEW ROOF installed in 2025, septic system pumped in 2025, plumbing replaced in 2002, hillside drainage improvements completed in 2020, and a driveway with retaining wall.** The additional parcel adds to the property's appeal and possibilities! Enjoy being just a short walk from downtown Chimney Rock Village, where charming shops, local dining, and small-town mountain atmosphere await! Lake Lure and its recreational attractions are also nearby. Whether you're searching for a mountain getaway, a full-time residence, or an investment opportunity, this one-of-a-kind cottage is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make the Gingerbread House your own!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4435402
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- 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.
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Chimney Rock'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 11 hr 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.