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NC mountain retreat! Circa 1885. Two acres at base of Pisgah Mountain. $179,900

March 9, 2019

This North Carolina mountain retreat is situated at the base of Pisgah Mountain. The property is bordered by Stoney Fork Creek. Only 20 minutes to Asheville. Located on 1.9 acres in Candler, North Carolina. You might be looking at this house and thinking, I don’t see 1885! It was originally a one room home in 1885. They built around that room in 1970. Updated plumbing, electric and foundation. There is a detached two car garage and a separate storage shed. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1,298 square feet. $179,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

Make this your dream mountain retreat!! Situated at the base of Pisgah Mountain and bordered by Stoney Fork Creek. Peaceful 1.9 acres and less than 20 minutes to I-40 and Asheville. Perfect natural habitat for gardening, farm animals, friends, and family. Diversified OU zoning. Uniquely built in 1970, around historic 1885 family’s farm room. Numerous updates to plumbing, electrical, and structural. Downstairs One Bedroom with new bath. Two fireplaces. Prior upstairs two bedrooms and bath being redesigned as a Master Suite, with bath already rough plumbed. Endless opportunities to personalize this peaceful mountain home. Detached 2 car garage, and additional storage building are a plus. No septic record found. Only heat source is propane fireplace.

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