171 Fairway Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746

• 3 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 3,859 sqft

Property Description

Tucked within the gates of Rumbling Bald, this private mountain retreat offers the rare combination of walkability to amenities and a breathtaking natural setting. Set on 1.66 acres, the home overlooks the gentle flow of Buffalo Creek, complete with your own cascading waterfalls, creating a truly serene, park-like backdrop. Thoughtfully designed across four expansive levels, this residence effortlessly accommodates both everyday living and hosting extended family or guests. Three spacious decks invite you to take in the sights and sounds of the creek, offering the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The main level features a tranquil primary suite with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated bath, and generous walk-in closet. The heart of the home is a large, well-appointed kitchen that opens to a sunroom, ideal for soaking in the surrounding beauty, alongside an inviting living area with a gas fireplace. Upstairs, a charming sitting area provides a quiet retreat for work or reading. The second level offers two bedrooms with direct deck access, a spacious living room with gas fireplace, and a versatile oversized laundry/game room conveniently connected to the two-car garage. The ground level is designed for entertaining, featuring a screened porch with winding paths leading to Buffalo Creek, a generous living area with a third gas fireplace, a built-in bar, and an additional flex room, perfect for guests or rental flexibility. With its exceptional layout, stunning natural surroundings, and access to all the amenities of Rumbling Bald, this property is ideally suited as a full-time residence or multi-family income producing vacation rental.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 10, 2026 at 7:16AM

Listing Office:

Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure : 828-436-5120

MLS ID:

4370825

Interior

• General: Breakfast BarBuilt-in FeaturesEntrance FoyerHot TubKitchen IslandStorageWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer
• Laundry: Lower Level
• Basement: FinishedInterior EntryStorage SpaceWalk-Out Access
• Flooring: CarpetLaminateTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: DenLiving RoomPrimary BedroomFireplace

Exterior

• General: Fire PitHot TubShed(s)
• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: EnclosedPorchBalconyFront PorchDeckRear PorchScreenedSide PorchCovered
• Parking: DrivewayAttached GarageGarage Faces Side

Construction

• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: Site BuiltBasement

Location

• Road/Access: ConcretePaved
• HOA Amenities: 4697.0Annually
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Rutherford

Lot

• Zoning: R30644-90-0715
• View: Golf CourseWater

Utilities

• Utilities: Propane
• Water: City
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: carolina