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551 Carvers Knob Road
$479,900
Spruce Pine, NC, 28777
singlefamily
2
2
Lot Size: 1.39 Acres
MLS #CAR4374255 image #0
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One of the best views imaginable in a cozy custom log cabin at the top of the world in Little Switzerland! This is mountain living done right! The 2-bedroom/2-bath mountain home delivers when it comes to comfort, location, and one of the best panoramic long-range views to be had (becoming more and more scarce), from the Roan Mountain to the Unalaska, and a side view of Mt. Mitchell and the Blacks.
Turn-key home, ready for your family and entertainment. The home features oak hardwood floor and beautiful built-ins, rustic nostalgia and modern convenience— the large windows with custom blinds perfectly frame the best views one could ever acquire. ??Community water supplies the home, and an ADT alarm systems offers peace of mind when away. The home comes mostly furnished, and the full basement, plumbed for expansion, is ready to be finished out providing more bedrooms and doubling the square footage.
The entertainment/view deck measures in at 40ft. X 16ft. providing the perfect spot to take in the ever changing layers of blue ridge lines, blooming laurel and rhododendron along with numerous other native flora— this is peace that you didn’t know you needed until you step foot onto this platform. Supported the covered deck are posts designed by a local artist from the world renowned Penland School of Crafts. There is a a custom-built dining table on this deck that will come in very handy for entertaining family and guests breakfast through supper.
Enjoy a low-maintenance yard with nice landscaping. There is plenty of room for gardening and places for the children and pets to run. The circle drive provides ample room for parking.
This isn’t just a home— it’s a sanctuary. A place where you can plant and allow your roots to run deep. This is your opportunity to become a part of these ancient mountains and enjoy the lifestyle that so many have chosen for over 250 years.
The home offers privacy without remoteness and convenience without the crowd. Downtown Little Switzerland is just minutes away offering fine and quality dining experiences as the Chalet and at the Switzerland Cafe— here you will be able to mingle with many folks of like background and mix it up with all the latest happenings in this small colony at the top of the world.
IF YOU APPRECIATE magnificent ancient mountain scenery and like to live or vacation clean and pure— where you can enjoy, but avoid most of the annoyances of urban, suburban or commercialized resort areas, this this property is awaiting your legacy.
The emphasis here is on the enjoyment of one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the entire world; on simple forms of outdoor recreation; on clean mountain living; on companionship with interesting people, and small town schools and sports— as well as complete privacy when desired.
Little Switzerland and the Spruce Pine area are approximately mid-way between New York and Florida, and is easily one days drive from 60% of the entire US population— New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New England, Florida and the Mid-west.
This ridge top awaits your legacy— your family’s crest or shingle is ready to be erected here in this small town enclave.
You are just 5 minutes away from downtown Little Switzerland, 15 minutes away from downtown Spruce Pine and The Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club, and the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital; 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway; 20 minutes aways from the famous Penland School of Crafts; You will be 30 minutes to downtown Burnsville, or 40 minutes to fine dining, ski resorts and other entertainment at Banner Elk, Beach Mountain, and Sugar Mountain, as well as Mountain Glen Golf Course in Newland; 30 minutes to Lake James, Marion, and I-40; 60 minutes to Asheville, NC; 70 minutes to Johnson City, TN, and the Tri-Cities Airport. This community is two hours from Charlotte, NC.
SPECIFICS

Property Details

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Price:
$479,900
MLS #:
CAR4374255
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Lake Laurel
Listed Date:
Apr 25, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,161
Lot Size:
60,548 sqft / 1.39 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1981
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AMENITIES

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
1161
Appliances
Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Other - See Remarks
Flooring
Tile, Wood, Other - See Remarks
Heating
Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Other - See Remarks
Laundry Features
In Basement
Levels
One
AMENITIES

Exterior

Architectural Style
Cabin
Construction Materials
Log
Lot Features
Private, Views, Other - See Remarks
Parking Features
Driveway, Other - See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Other - See Remarks
Security Features
Security System
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
NEIGHBORHOOD

Schools

Elementary School:
Greenlee Primary
Middle School:
Mitchell
High School:
Mitchell
FINANCIAL

Financial

HOA Fee
$375
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually

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