My goodness! How about that view! How about that setting! How about that garden! Mountain Valley Retreat was built in 1930. It is located on 2.24 acres in Catawba, Virginia. The house features a covered front porch, some original wood floors, vaulted ceiling, french doors, baseboards and a lot of natural light. Outdoors you will find a lovely garden with raised beds, two outbuildings and a firepit area. It’s in close proximity to two Appalachian Trail access points, McAfee Knob, Dragon’s Tooth and Tinker Cliffs. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,426 square feet. $349,000
Contact Sonya Dickinson with MKB Realtors: 540-353-0123
From the Zillow listing:
Mountain Valley Retreat in the Heart of Virginia’s Hiking Paradise ~ Set in the serene Catawba Valley, this enchanting property is framed by the Alleghany Highlands and the iconic sawtooth ridge of Dragon’s Tooth, offering breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and long-range mountain views. Nestled within the biologically rich Jefferson National Forest, this home is a rare opportunity to live amid nature while staying conveniently close to town–just 30 minutes from Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Salem, and Roanoke, and minutes to two Appalachian Trail access points and the famous Virginia Triple Crown: McAfee Knob, Dragon’s Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs.The property is bordered by a beautiful horse farm, adding to the rural charm, and boasts a newly replenished landscape featuring organic gardens, mulched ower beds, and spectacular mature trees. A fully enclosed vegetable and ower garden includes six large raised beds, custom fencing, landscape fabric, mulch, and whimsical wrought iron scarecrowsa gardener’s dream come true. Inside, the home offers a warm, inviting layout with a spacious great room and gas replace, two bedrooms, one full bath, a cozy den, kitchen, pantry, and new washer and dryer in the laundry area. Exterior features include a rebuilt pole barn, a two-car garage with attached carport, and a vintage smokehouse, all contributing to the property’s unique character and functionality. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, raft, sh, or simply soak in the quiet beauty of Southwest Virginia, this property is your gateway to it all. Experience peaceful living with unforgettable views in this truly special mountain retreat.
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