$1,525,000

Quintessential Hound Ears Mountain Retreat-Welcome to this inviting Hound Ears home, where timeless mountain charm meets comfort and convenience. With two easy level entries, you’ll feel at home the moment you arrive. Step inside and be greeted by soaring wood tones, a dramatic stone fireplace, and expansive mountain views that… Read More set the stage for gatherings with family and friends. Offered furnished (with a few exceptions), Effectively 4 bedrooms (with a 3-bedroom septic permit), 4-bathroom retreat is situated between Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk—just minutes from the clubhouse and all the community’s amenities. Arrive beneath the porte-cochere, where covered parking accommodates both your cars and golf carts. From here, choose your entry—either through the welcoming foyer or directly into the spacious butler's pantry. The updated kitchen complete with a wet bar, and coffee bar opens seamlessly to the great room, where walls of glass showcase panoramic mountain vistas. Off the great room, a distinctive octagonal sunroom beckons—an ideal spot to enjoy cool mountain breezes and breathtaking scenery. The main-level primary suite provides comfort and ease with its ensuite bath and access to the deck. The lower level offers three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and plenty of flexible space for family and guests. Two versatile bonus rooms could be used as a gym, office, den, or playroom, and the oversized laundry area offers excellent storage. Step out from the lower level onto the expansive deck and take in the quiet serenity of the High Country. With multiple outdoor living spaces, abundant storage, and mountain character throughout, this home blends elegance and warmth in equal measure. Upgrades since 2021 include: new roof, new 2 zone HVAC, new tankless hot water heater, new propane tank to service tankless water heater, outdoor grill, and piped to service a potential gas stovetop in kitchen, Double ovens, refrigerator, dishwasher and wine cooler. New sliding glass doors throughout, new glass windows in octagonal sunroom, refinished all 3 decks, brand new laundry room with new flooring, sink and washer and dryer. New carpet in the entire lower level and staircase, new drains in driveway. Recently trimmed trees. May be able to finish another room in the tall crawl space area. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or a place to gather, this quintessential Hound Ears mountain residence is ready to welcome you. As a homeowner in Hound Ears, enjoy a gated entrance with 24/7 manned security and an array of community amenities including hiking trails, a picnic area along the Watauga River, a dog park, and a community garden. Optional club memberships are available and offer access to fly fishing, a fitness center, fine and casual dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, and a swimming pool. Read Less

Courtesy of Denise Jarvis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Dec 11, 2025

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

3,629

Lot Size

0.41 Acres

Year Built

1977

MLS Number

258427

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: PrivateRoad, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

DoubleOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer

Basement

CrawlSpace

Building

Built in 1977, Living area: 3629.0, 2 stories, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Hardboard, WoodFrame

Community

ClubMembershipAvailable, Clubhouse, DogPark, FitnessCenter, Fishing, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Cooling

CentralAir, Electric, HeatPump, TwoUnits

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, PavedDriveway

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, One, Stone, WoodBurning

Heating

Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $5,680, Fee Frequency: Annually

Interior Features

WetBar, Furnished, VaultedCeilings

Laundry

InBasement

Lot

0.41 acres

Parking

Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, PorteCochere, Private

Pool

Community

Property

Mountains

Roof

Shake, Wood

Security Features

TwentyFourHourSecurity

Sewer

SewerAppliedForPermit

Taxes

Parcel Number: 1899-05-6876-000, Annual Amount: $2,755.4, Tax Book Number: 1415/820

Utilities

HighSpeedInternetAvailable, Water Source: CommunityCoop

Windows

DoublePaneWindows

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