Rustic 3 bed/2 bath beauty sits on 18 private acres! Special property suits the surrounding nature w/ exposed hemlock beams, gorgeous stone work inside & out and solar panels to assist the 2 hot water heaters along with two huge attic spaces. Main level living with year-round, long-range views out of the entire southeastern side of home. Open living area gives way to spacious kitchen that features an island, pot filler spout, 2 ovens & sinks! Untapped potential exists in the unheated basement including daylight finished apartment: 2nd kitchen, 2 beds/1 bath, W/D hookups & workshop. Views continue on rocking chair porch. Owner says the basement has pleasant temperatures all year without dedicated heating source. Floor plans show 5 bedrooms (septic permit & HLA is for 3 BR). Designed to be efficient & self-sufficient, this home has gravity-fed water, 2 hot water heaters with solar help, overbuilt walls & insulation. Located 1 hour from downtown Asheville & a half hour to Lake James!