4102 Highway 221 - the perfect retreat, full-time residence, or investment property in close proximity to downtown Blowing Rock and to National Park lands, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bass Lake, Cone Park, and even Grandfather Mountain. Resting on 8+ acres of wooded privacy with useable yards and meandering stream, this 4BR 3.5BA lodge (with bonus rooms and spaces) offers all the main amenities on the walk-in level! Discover an open-concept floor plan and ample outdoor living space, with the living and entertaining areas flowing from indoors to out! Short-term rentals allowed = vacation rental potential; local rental company estimated gross annual rental potential ranging from $45K - $65K (with the consideration of additional amenities for the upper end of that range)! New Roof & Gutters (2024), New Exterior Stain & Caulking (2024), plus many additional updates to the interior including sanded and stained interior walls, fresh interior paint, sanded and refinished wood floors, new LVP flooring in laundry, and new carpet (all in 2025)! A spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling, stone wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, and large windows opens to the dining area and kitchen, with eat-in breakfast bar. Enjoy tranquil wooded views and sounds of Laurel Creek from the expansive back deck. The main level features a cozy office/study with custom built-ins, bay window, and stone fireplace, as well as the primary bedroom with deck access, a 2nd bedroom, jack-and-jill full bath, laundry/mud room, and a half bath. The upper level features a bonus loft/living area and a flex/bonus room with vaulted ceilings & ensuite bath with double vanities- perfect as an office, bonus room, or additional sleeping area. Also on the upper level find a Jack-and-Jill suite with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Additional amenities: easy access from state-maintained/paved roads, covered front porch/entry, one-level living, 3.700+ feet of elevation. Listing's pricing takes into consideration additional updates a buyer will likely consider.
