Beautiful mountain home with views and approximately 10 acres. Room to expand your investment. Located in a gated community that is short term rental friendly in Old Fort, NC close to Black Mountain, Asheville, Lake Lure and more! A short walk to nearby waterfalls and lake. Inside: Two primary suites on the main floor offer easy, single-level living, each opening through French doors onto a large deck with mountain views. The great room features a cozy fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and hardwood floors. Upstairs, a loft-style bedroom is perfect as a guest room, office, or reading retreat. Both bathrooms have been recently updated, with new carpet in the bedrooms and loft. Bonus Space: The fully remodeled garage doubles as a covered recreation area — great for entertaining, a home gym, or studio, with easy potential to convert to heated living space. The Community: Located in Gateway Mountain, a 3,000+ acre gated community bordering a 12,000-acre conservancy. Walk to a waterfall park, community lake, and a future state park — plus enjoy trails, weekly Friday lake gatherings (April–October), and high-speed fiber with Starlink backup for easy remote work. What else do you need? Sold turnkey — ideal as a full-time home, weekend getaway, or short-term rental (permitted), just in time for peak Fall leaf season.