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1568 Watermill RD Morganton, NC 28655

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,351 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,351 sqft

Price per Sqft $425

MLS Listing ID 4405514

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,351

Year Built 2020

Lot Size 74.060 Acres

Acres 74.06

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

This 74.06-acre unrestricted property features long-range mountain views from a few spots on the property, Canoe Creek running the length of the property with several access points to the water, and approximately 2 miles of hiking and 4wheeler trails for enjoying your private mountain sanctuary. It includes a 2,351 sqft 3BR, 3BA 2story home built in 2020 along with multiple other potential build sites throughout, and an open, grassy field perfect for picnics, bonfires and recreation. The property sits across the street from the 652 acre Oak Hill Community Park and Forest which hosts over 20 miles(and growing) of mountain biking and hiking trails. Lake James and Lake James State Park are less than 15 mins away for water sports, hiking and more mountain biking for adrenaline enthusiasts. The towns of Old Fort, Black Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock and Asheville are all less than an hour's drive from the property. Historic downtown Morganton which offers shopping several grocery stores, restaurants, breweries and wineries is just 10 minutes away by vehicle; Enjoy the Historic Morganton Festival in September, the TGIF series that runs from May through July and the Winter Carnival and Downtown Lighting to start the Christmas holidays; These 74 acres offer a blend of privacy, natural beauty and development potential while remaining pristine and with breathtaking views; This is the perfect setting for your own private estate, a family compound, a hunting property, an eco-tourism venture including camping and glamping, an AirBnB or as a legacy investment; Explore the remaining foundation of the old JD Pitts Dam and Mill site on the property in Canoe Creek where grain was milled using the dam, water wheel and grinding wheels; Game on the property include deer, turkey, rabbit, dove, and an occassional bear, and more; The custom-designed, like-new 2story home has a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom, an open layout and 2 primary and secondary owner's suites; The entry room has 2 closets and a vaulted, shiplap ceiling; The kitchen has a wonderful view of the backyard landscaping and hill along with a large island and stainless appliances; The dining room has a comfortable window seat and a table made from local harvested wood; The living room has plenty of natural light coming in and a sliding glass door to the spacious, covered rear deck with its wood stove; The left side owner's suite has an office area and balcony, a loft area, the laundry and a full bathroom with a tiled and glass stall shower; The right side owner's suite with its own private access and stairway has a large walk-in closet / office and a full bathroom with a stall shower; Other desirable features include a 1st floor workstation, shiplap walls, wood laminate planking and ceramic tile flooring, a hot tub and 2 mini-split heat/air units with 5 trunk lines; The outdoor space includes a landscaped front natural area, a fire pit and backyard access to the trail system; The attached garage and attached storage area give you valuable storage area; The detached garage has electric, a concrete floor and a rear lean-to perfect for a tractor or side-by-side; The property was accepted in March 2026 to the NC Present-Use Value program which provides tax incentives to the property owner;

Location

State NC

County Burke

Zoning R-3

Body of Water Creek

Rooms

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Ductless

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless

Flooring Laminate, Tile

Fireplace false

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Upper Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Hot Tub

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront Description Other - See Remarks

View Mountain(s), Water

Roof Type Metal

Street Surface Gravel,Paved

Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch

Garage true

Building

Lot Description Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Hilly, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Waterfront

Dwelling Type Site Built

Foundation Crawl Space

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Hardboard Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Oak Hill

Middle Schools Table Rock

High Schools Freedom

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition None

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