6.5 acres in McDowell County, NC

Rare opportunity for a family compound or completely private getaway! Seven lots in addition to this spacious home with just over 1,900 heated square feet, a bonus walk-out basement that has it's own separate entrance and can easily be finished for more heated living space. This light-filled, cedar-sided custom home is in popular Gateway Mountain. You can walk to the nearby Waterfall Park and more. Property owners gather weekly from April to October for TGIF and plan other group activities year round. Nestled just outside a small town called Old Fort (east of Asheville) offers 6.5+/- acres across seven lots with privacy, views, and potential building sites. The two-story living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and a fireplace with an efficient woodstove insert. The updated kitchen includes custom cabinets and leathered granite countertops. The main-level primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-like bath with a pebble-tiled shower. Upstairs you ll find three additional bedrooms perfect for guests, family, or a home office. Short term rentals are allowed. Furnishings are negotiable. Enjoy the outdoors on expansive decks or a flagstone patio. A full walkout basement includes a half bath, laundry with sink, and potential to finish for extra living space. Additional features: generator, dual-zone central heat/air, gentle driveway, beautifully landscaped yard with blueberry bushes, grapevines, and abundant nature. Gateway Mountain is a private, gated, short-term rental friendly community offering Waterfall Park, hiking trails, and endless natural beauty yet just minutes to town and conveniences. Conveniently located: 15 min to Old Fort, 25 min to Black Mountain, 35 min to Asheville, 2 hrs to Charlotte/Greenville-Spartanburg, 4.5 hrs to Charleston/Myrtle Beach/Atlanta, and 6.5 hrs to Jacksonville, FL. Furnishings negotiable.