Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end drive, offering a peaceful setting with minimal traffic and a convenient location just minutes from both Banner Elk and Newland, where you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, skiing, hiking, and all the High Country has to offer. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a split-level entry with all bedrooms, bathrooms, and the main living spaces conveniently located on the same level. The kitchen opens to a spacious dining and living area, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. Step outside onto the back deck, where mature trees provide a sense of privacy while offering beautiful seasonal views of vibrant fall foliage and Beech Mountain during the winter months. The full-length unfinished basement and one-car garage provide abundant storage and incredible potential for future expansion, whether you're envisioning additional living space, a workshop, recreation room, or hobby area. The surrounding yard also offers excellent opportunities for gardening and enjoying the outdoors. Since purchasing the home, the sellers have made numerous improvements, including radon mitigation (2021), a wood stove installation (2022), updated kitchen appliances (excluding the refrigerator) in 2022, updated lighting throughout the kitchen, living room, dining area, and foyer, bathroom exhaust installation (2022), a 220-volt outlet for generator power servicing both the home and shared well pump, moisture barrier coating on the basement block walls, and a new architectural shingle roof with seamless gutters installed in 2024. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or the perfect second home, this property offers privacy, thoughtful updates, room to grow, and an ideal location close to Banner Elk, Newland, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and year-round amenities.