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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,721 sqft
Price per Sqft $755
MLS Listing ID 263223
Style Cottage,Farmhouse
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,721
Year Built 1934
Annual Tax Amount $1,858
Lot Size 22.000 Acres
Acres 22.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Honeycreek Highlands can be enjoyed as it is today with outstanding long-term potential. With no zoning or deed restrictions, the acreage may lend itself to a multigenerational compound, additional residences, agritourism, or a short-term rental buildout. Several potential homesites are located higher on the property to capture broader mountain views.
The farmhouse has undergone extensive renovation, including updated siding, windows, plumbing, electrical service, roof, septic system, and heating/air. A show-stopping kitchen addition completed in 2026 opened the home while preserving the warmth and character of the original structure. The oversized kitchen features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, large windows, and custom black walnut and hickory countertops crafted from trees that came down on the property during Hurricane Helene, creating a meaningful connection between the home and its land. The spacious layout offers room for a large farmhouse dining table, ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
Walls of windows overlook the fenced front yard, rolling hills, gardens, and rear paddock. Double doors create a seamless connection to the outdoor living areas and large vegetable garden. An adjacent shed offers future potential as an outdoor pavilion or gathering space.
The single-level home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a new bath added with the recent expansion. Old and new have been thoughtfully blended, while wood paneling and original details preserve timeless farmhouse character. Outdoor living includes two covered front porches and a rear patio area ideal for a hot tub.
The entire area around the home is fenced and accessed by an automatic gate, creating a secure space for pets and outdoor recreation. A gentle creek flows along the lower edge of the front yard. The driveway offers ample parking and leads to an oversized two-car carport incorporated into an original barn structure with generous storage. Two additional outbuildings sit near the home, including one improved with reclaimed fence wood and a concrete floor for a future studio, workshop, or creative space.
The lower paddock includes a shed, chicken coop, wellhouse, and barn, while the upper fenced paddock provides generous room for horses or other animals. Beyond the established farm areas, the acreage rises toward the ridgeline with wooded terrain and striking rock outcroppings.
Tucked near the end of a quaint country road just across from Cove Creek, Honeycreek Highlands feels well-insulated while remaining convenient to Boone, Valle Crucis, Watauga Lake, and destinations throughout the High Country. Rarely does a property offer this combination of usable acreage, farm infrastructure, residential charm, unrestricted potential, convenient access, and immersive natural beauty. View the virtual tour video.
Honeycreek Highlands is more than a place to live—it is a property to experience, cultivate, and shape for generations to come.
Location
State NC
County Watauga
Community Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Area 7-Cove Creek
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Gas, Vented, Propane
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage, Gravel Driveway
Parking Features Carport, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Private
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Full, Perimeter
Community Features Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Utilities Available Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Waterfront Description Creek,Stream
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Private,Well
View Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, Creek/Stream
Roof Type Metal
Porch Covered, Multiple, Patio, Stone
Building
Story 1
Entry Level One
Sewer Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
Water Private, Well
Architectural Style Cottage, Farmhouse
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Schools
Elementary Schools Cove Creek
High Schools Watauga
Others
Tax ID 1973823457000
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, New Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, New Loan
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