$850,000

4125 State Highway 197 Highway S, Burnsville, NC 28714

4 beds |
5 baths |
3,599 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
4.01acre lot
1 car garage
$236/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Stunning riverfront English stone cottage with guest apartment, set against breathtaking mountain views. This exceptional private estate blends timeless charm with expansive living across four level acres. Inside, you’re welcomed by original hardwood floors, handcrafted wood paneling, and meticulous attention to detail throughout. The large eat in gourmet kitchen, sun-drenched porch, and bright sunroom with stone floors create a warm yet refined living experience. This cozy mountain home offers plenty of room to live, work and play. Charming garage apartment is fully furnished and ready to host guests or to be used as an income generating rental. Outdoors, the property transforms into a private retreat featuring 500 feet of stone walls, a sprawling backyard with private hot tub, and an impressive screened pavilion complete with outdoor kitchen and fireplace—perfect for entertaining. The beautiful large barn is ready for your imagination. Plenty of space for gardening or a small farm. Relax, fish for mountain trout or swim in the picturesque river. A brick-paved driveway and walkways, elegant landscaping, and a serene pond complete this one-of-a-kind offering. Minutes to downtown Burnsville, just 45 minutes outside of Asheville.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 4, 2026 at 3:17PM
Listing Office:: Unique: A Real Estate Collective : 828-222-7969
MLS ID:: 4361798

Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas RangeGas Water HeaterIce MakerMicrowaveRefrigerator with Ice MakerWasher/Dryer
Laundry: In BasementIn BathroomUpper Level
Basement: Basement ShopBath/StubbedDaylightExterior EntryFullInterior EntryPartially FinishedStorage SpaceWalk-Out Access
Flooring: CarpetLaminateStoneTileWood
A/C: Central AirDuctless
Heating: CentralDuctlessElectricForced AirHeat PumpOil
Fireplace: Bonus RoomFamily RoomGasGas LogKitchenLiving RoomOutsideSee ThroughFireplace

General: Above Ground Hot Tub / SpaStorageBarn(s)Shed(s)Other - See Remarks
Style: Cottage
Other Structures: EnclosedDeckScreened
Parking: Circular DrivewayDrivewayDetached GarageGarage Door Opener

Roofing: Metal
General: Site BuiltBasement

Road/Access: AsphaltCobblestonePaved
Originating MLS: carolina
County: Yancey

Zoning: RES071900623376.000
View: Mountain(s)

Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedPropane
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Source: carolina
Exclusions: TV in Basement

This listing courtesy of Unique: A Real Estate Collective

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Location

Schools Nearby

Burnsville Elementary School

395 Burnsville School Rd, Burnsville, NC, 28714

Grades PK-5

4.21 miles away

East Yancey Middle School

285 Georges Fork Rd, Burnsville, NC, 28714

Grades 6-8

4.09 miles away

Mountain Heritage High School

333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road, Burnsville, NC, 28714

Grades 9-12

1.92 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.