525 Schoolhouse Ridge, Boone, NC 28607

• 3 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 3,259 sqft

Property Description

Schoolhouse Ridge Lodge: a rare offering of 14+ acres with sprawling pastures offering long-range, layered Blue Ridge Mountain views, stream frontage, a mountain lodge, and a detached garage with a heated studio or workshop, all backing up to acres and acres of protected forestland of the Tater Hill Plant Conservation Preserve. With the potential for many different uses, this is the perfect place for a homestead, family estate or legacy property, horse property, or investment opportunity - no zoning or restrictions! Offering a central location to all the High Country has to offer, the property is located just twenty minutes from services in Boone and Appalachian State University, but offers ample space and privacy. The lodge offers three bedrooms and five full baths with multiple bonus rooms and spaces, and mountain views throughout. Enter through the mudroom and into the Great Room with a stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and access to the large main-level deck, open to the kitchen with updated, stainless steel appliances and walk-out access. A formal dining room, sunroom or den, bedroom, full bath, and primary suite with a cathedral ceiling and jetted soaking tub complete the main level. Upstairs, a lofted bonus area overlooks the Great Room below and offers a full bath - perfect as an additional sleeping space! The lower level, with tongue-and-groove ceilings throughout, features a large second living or game room with access to the lower-level deck, offering a hot tub overlooking the mountains beyond. Also on the lower level, find a large bonus flex space or office currently set up as a gallery with a sleeping area, a full bath, an additional bedroom and full bath suite, and a laundry closet. The spacious, two-car, detached garage offers ample storage space, and the heated studio or workshop above the garage features a half bath. Additional features: high elevation (4,250+ feet!), frontage on a small stream, gentle access, ample parking space, and more!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 11, 2026 at 7:18PM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties : 828-295-0700

MLS ID:

4410636

Interior

• General: Entrance FoyerStorageWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: In BasementLaundry Closet
• Basement: FinishedWalk-Out Access
• Flooring: CarpetTileVinylWood
• A/C: None
• Heating: BaseboardElectricForced AirPropaneOther - See Remarks
• Fireplace: Great RoomWood BurningOther - See RemarksFireplace

Exterior

• General: Fire PitHot TubOther - See Remarks
• Other Structures: Front PorchDeckCovered
• Parking: Detached Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• General: Site BuiltBasement

Location

• Road/Access: GravelPaved
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Watauga

Lot

• Zoning: 2903-01-8921-000
• View: Long RangeMountain(s)Year Round

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedFiber Optics
• Water: Shared Well
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: carolina