Crafted 1930 Home on 2.63 Acres-Cultivated Gardens, Usable Land. Set just one mile from downtown Black Mountain, this 2.63-acre property centers around a 1930 home that has been carefully updated to preserve its original character while introducing a warm, refined sense of comfort. Paired with a rare combination of cultivated land, open space, and proximity to town, it presents an increasingly uncommon opportunity in today's market.The land unfolds in layers, each with its own character and purpose. At the front of the home, curated and exotic gardens create a striking, intentional landscape-lush, established, and immediately immersive. Along the east side of the property, dedicated garden plots and mature fruit trees-including over 100 oolong tea plants-support active cultivation and a true connection to the land. Beyond this, the property transitions into approximately 1.5 acres of natural woodland, where a stream and spring-fed pond introduce a quieter, more secluded setting. Here, the land becomes more expansive and contemplative-offering usable space while preserving privacy, habitat, and a deeper sense of retreat. Unlike properties that are either fully developed or entirely raw, this one occupies a middle ground that is increasingly difficult to find. The groundwork is here, yet the next chapter remains open. Whether envisioned as a private homestead, a small retreat setting, a multi-structure living environment, or a blend of personal use and income potential, the property supports a wide range of possibilities. R-8 zoning further enhances that flexibility (buyer to verify).The home itself lives in rhythm with the outdoors-morning light through the windows, evenings anchored by fire, and easy transitions to gardens and open air. Natural materials, fireplaces, and custom wood details create a sense of warmth and substance, offering a space that feels both grounded and quietly elevated. Additional structures extend the versatility of the property. A separate guest cabin provides privacy for visitors or flexible use, while a classic two-story red barn-with workshop space and finished areas-offers volume and adaptability for creative pursuits, gatherings, or future reconfiguration. A greenhouse and supporting infrastructure further reinforce the property's connection to cultivation and self-sustaining potential.There is a noticeable presence to the land itself-something many visitors recognize immediately. A sense of calm, space, and possibility that is increasingly rare to find this close to an established and vibrant town.Properties offering this combination of location, usable land, established infrastructure, and future potential are becoming harder to replicate. This is not a mass-market property-it is for the buyer who recognizes that rarity and understands what it allows.

Source: Canopy MLS, MLS#: 4380747