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1561 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607


1 Beds

3.00 Baths

1605 SqFt

Active

Comfortably sleeps 6, this quiet single-level living home -- with a large sleeping room/office in the walk-out basement downstairs -- is superbly located just minutes to Boone or Blowing Rock. Find 4,300+ acres of Julian Price Memorial Park just across the state-maintained gravel road with easy access to hiking trails that meander for miles, and an easy stroll through the woods to the Boone Fork river for fishing and water play! The home feels like new and evidences quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and versatility throughout. On main-level find spacious, open living/dining and kitchen area, hardwood (oak) flooring, tongue & groove (spruce) vaulted ceiling, gorgeous granite counters, gas stove & oven, Bosch dishwasher, and a quality wood stove. Walk out to either covered or open deck areas. Also, main-level, primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with tile shower & walkout to covered deck. Utility, laundry, pantry, and an additional full bath on this level, too. The finished downstairs has full bath, own heat/AC zone control, and separate entrance. It serves beautifully as a large extra sleeping area, home office, or for hosting family or guests. Workshop area is clean, dry, and framed for conversion into garage. Quality construction with eye toward longevity and lowered maintenance: Superior Wall foundation, SmartSide siding, Pella Windows. Parking for 4+. And too, a storage shed with shelving. Relax and enjoy remarkable view of Grandfather Mountain from the detached open deck or take a stroll into the expansive park: Hebron Falls, the Boone Fork Trail...or beyond. This unique property beautifully combines a pleasant aura of remoteness with practical proximity to Boone and Blowing Rock. This is a good one!

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Property Details
Price $635,000
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Baths 3.00
Property Style Contemporary,Craftsman,Mountain
Acres 2.02
Property Type Residential
Sub type SingleFamilyResidence
MLS Sub type Single Family
Stories 1
Features Dishwasher,Dryer Hookup,Gas Range,Microwave Hood/Built-in,Microwave,Washer Hookup,Other-See Remarks
Exterior Features Fiber Optics,High Speed Internet-Fiber Optic,Long Term Rental Permitted,Short Term Rental Permitted,Southern Exposure,Storage Shed
Year Built 2020
Subdivision None
View Grandfather,Mountain View,Seasonal View,Wooded
Roof Metal
Heating Forced Air-Propane,Heat Pump-Electric,Wood Stove
Parking Description Other-See Remarks
Association Amenities Borders Nat Park Lands
Geographic Data
County Watauga
Market Area 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Address Information
Address 1561 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607
Postal Code 28607
City Boone
State NC
Country United States
Listing Information
Listing Office Key Terrain Real Estate
Listing Office Phone 828-268-2260
Listing Agent Michael Barry
Listing Agent Phone 828-268-2260
Terms Cash/New,Conventional
School Information
Elementary School Valle Crucis
High School Watauga
MLS Information
MLS Status Active
Listing Date Apr 16, 2025
Listing Last Modified Jun 11, 2025
Tax Annual Amount 1108
MLS Area 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
MLS # 254907

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