Perched above the landscape, this custom mountain retreat at The Coves Mountain River sits on 1.6 acres, perfectly balanced with natural beauty and elevated living. An inviting flagstone front porch and double mahogany doors welcome you to a spacious foyer with cedar vaulted ceiling. Past the formal dining area is the great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows showcase dramatic multi-layered mountain views. Natural light balances warm rich tones of red oak floors, distinctive wood framing, and a stone fireplace with 100-year-old hand-hewn wood mantel. In the Chef’s kitchen, luxury, organization, and functionality are maximized. Timeless, maple cabinets offer abundant storage. Warm under-cabinet lighting illuminates the workspace and highlights elegant granite surfaces below. An 8 ft island is the central hub, w/granite countertop and bar seating. The kitchen is equipped with premium Thermodor appliances: 5 burner gas stove, wall oven microwave combo, dishwasher. A beverage fridge keeps your favorite drinks perfectly chilled and easily accessible. A custom walk-in pantry provides immense organizational storage space. Just off the kitchen is a striking, half-octagon keeping room; wrap-around windows create a bright inviting gathering spot or quiet place to start your day. Step out to the stunning back porch, with low-maintenance composite decking underfoot, and above, a vaulted wood ceiling peaks with dramatic cross-beams. This outdoor living room is warmed by a magnificent stone fireplace with hand-hewn reclaimed wood mantel; the perfect spot to savor a cup of coffee as the morning mist lifts from the river valley below or warm your cheeks and toes after an autumn hike. The ensuite primary bedroom combines architectural elegance and ultimate relaxation. Tray ceilings add height and a touch of modern luxury. Oversized windows and a full glass door bring stunning mountain scenery into your room. An open-air hot tub is just outside, ideally positioned for mountain tranquility and unobstructed star-gazing. The luxurious bathroom and dressing room are a spa-sanctuary: dual vanities with rich wood cabinetry, walk-in rainfall shower w/built-in bench, large soaking tub, and a fully tailored dressing room-closet, complete with floor-to-ceiling shelving, drawers, integrated shoe racks, and dedicated long-hanging sections to maximize every inch of space. Seamless indoor-outdoor spaces and more are on the lower level. The cozy den has a stone fireplace and a custom bar crafted of natural woods and stacked stone, evoking the feel of a private mountain tavern. Behind a handcrafted barn door is the office/craft room with floating shelves. An expansive outdoor kitchen made of stacked stone, stained concrete countertops, and a handsome pergola is fully integrated with the deck, making it perfect for grilling, and serving. (Seller built the outdoor kitchen; no building permit was obtained). A warm natural wood light fixture creates a striking focal point over the outdoor dining table. The lower outdoor living area is completed with a large deck sitting area, topped with a shade sail. 2 spacious guest bedrooms and a luxury guest bathroom are also on the lower level, as well as a large work-shop/room and fitness room. The main-level 2 car garage features a professional epoxy floor and built in storage shelves. Just inside is a convenient drop-zone with live-edge wood bench, coat hooks, and shelves with storage baskets. Impeccable mature landscaping surrounds this dream mountain home. The Coves Mountain River Club is a 3,200 acre gated community on Johns River. Amenities: trail system, river access areas, picnic pavilions. 2 Equestrian Centers. Community Garden. Vineyard. Dog Park. Mountain-top clubhouse, pool, fitness center and more! 500K acre Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek River Area are across the road! 1.25 hour drive to Charlotte/Asheville, minutes to Lenoir, Blowing Rock, Morganton, and Blue Ridge Parkway.