288 Long Ridge Road
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$649,900
Community: Old Fort in McDowell County
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Your lake-front sanctuary awaits in Gateway Mountain! Don't miss out on this wonderful, spacious 4 BR home backing up to Lake George with a walking path to the lake and to a nearby waterfall!! Main level has an open floor plan with wood floors, fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. Out back there is a large screened in deck and an large open deck looking out to the nature preserve and Lake George. Downstairs has lots of open space for a home theater, office or whatever you can dream up! In the front yard, there is a Pollinator Garden as well as 3 fruit trees, Orange, Nectarine & Peaches!! This home has a brand new metal roof, and water pressure tank. In addition, the adjacent lot (lot 878) is included with this home and has potential long range views! This is a great investment opportunity to build a second home/cabin for short-term vacation rentals. Gateway Mountain is a 3000 acre gated mountain community with easy access to Old Fort, Black Mountain and Asheville less than an hour away. This home suffered no damage from Helene and is move in ready. Seller is offering up to $15,000 credit toward buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer!! Seller including all furniture if desired. Make your appointment today!
Original Listing Price:
649,900
MLS #: 4297306
Listing Status: Active
Days on Market: 24
Buying Firm Commission: Test
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Directions: Google Maps works well here. INTERSTATE 40 TO EXIT 73 OLD FORT- GO SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE ON BAT CAVE ROAD FOR ABOUT 7.5 MILES TO MAIN GATED ENTRANCE. PROCEED THROUGH GATE. BEAR RIGHT AT FLAG POLE. RIGHT ON MCKENZIE WAY SOUTH. GO LEFT ON KENTS TRAIL. FOLLOW MCKENZIE WAY NORTH TO WILD CHERRY ON LEFT. LEFT ON LONG RIDGE ROAD. HOUSE AT END.
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Property Features
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Association Fee: 140
Water: Well
Year Built: 2001
Sewer: Septic Installed
Subdivision: Gateway Mountain
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Floors: Wood,Other - See Remarks
Roof: Metal,Other - See Remarks
Basement/Foundation: Basement,Other - See Remarks
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Ductless,Electric
Heating/Cooling: Central,Ductless,Electric,Forced Air,Propane,Zoned
Garage/Carport: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Side,RV Access/Parking
Lot Description: Orchard(s),Hilly,Private,Sloped,Views,Wooded,Other - See Remarks
Community Features: Gated,Lake Access,Picnic Area,Pond,Recreation Area,Walking Trails,Other
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Other - See Remarks
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Schools
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- High School: McDowell
- Middle School: West McDowell
- Elementary School: Old Fort