$1,695,000
About this home
Perched on a private five-acre promontory overlooking the Little Tennessee River, EagleWatch Mountain Retreat offers a special opportunity on the market! The property is currently operating as a short-term rental and small event venue, offering an established rental history for a new owner to build upon. The views are truly incredible, showcasing 270-degree views of the distant, layered mountain ridges. The distinctive property features four structures, anchored by a Mediterranean-style main villa with exposed beams and other unique architechtural details, an open floor plan, and expansive outdoor living spaces. The four-bedroom, three-bath main home includes an inviting living and dining area that flows onto a wraparound deck. Two main-level bedrooms offer flexibility, while the upper-level primary suite features a jetted tub and private retreat, and a loft currently functions as a fourth bedroom. A separate guest house with a modern design provides an additional bedroom, full kitchen, bath, and spacious decks. The property also includes a heated and cooled game room with a full bathroom, a yurt offering additional sleeping accommodations, two hot tubs, and thoughtful landscaping. The location near Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, the Little Tennessee River, Lake Fontana, and more feels tucked away, yet very convenient. All considered, this distinctive property presents a compelling opportunity for continued rental use, or a make it a stunning private mountain retreat.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4429297
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 18
- On market date
- October 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 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
- 411
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Bryson City'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 4 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.