This gorgeous home boasts incredible expansive views of the mountains on a lovely private property bordering the Nantahala National Forest. High ceilings, huge windows, a fireplace, and beautiful wood floors make this beautiful home a quiet place to get away from it all-yet you are just 12 minutes from downtown Highlands. There is spring fed creek on our property which flows right down into the Cullasaja river watershed which has abundant waterfalls and swimming holes. The property has two stories with a spiral staircase. On the top floor is a large fully stocked kitchen with every appliance you could ever want-we even have the Joy of Cooking and several other cookbooks if you feel like getting creative in the kitchen! Also on the top floor is a lovely living room complete with a leather couch and hardwood tables as well as a big comfortable chair in the corner-perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset! There is a large TV as well as board games for entertainment-perhaps time for a game of checkers or chess? There is also a wonderful gas fireplace which lights at the touch of a button. Right next to the fireplace is a leather recliner-perfect for reading a book by the fire. There is also a solid wood dining table -perfect for family dinners. The master bedroom is also on the top floor which has a king bed with high thread count sheets as well as a super comfortable mattress as well as a well appointed master bathroom. Additionally, there is a beautiful wood deck with Adirondack chairs and a table for four to enjoy the cool crisp North Carolina air! There is also a large fire pit where you can roast marshmallows and keep warm. Downstairs there is an additional living room with a television and large selection of books. There are two bedrooms-one with an amazingly comfortable queen bed and solid wood furnishings as well as a small additional bedroom with bunk beds. The bathroom has 2 sinks as well as a shower. There is also a laundry room with a stackable washer and dryer. The downstairs also has its own little patio with cozy chairs to take a quiet moment for yourself.