Experience the perfect blend of peaceful country living and modern comfort, just minutes from vibrant Main Street Waynesville. Immaculately maintained and beautifully updated, this exceptional three-bedroom, three-full-bath home offers a private, park-like setting on a quiet lot. The large backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, pets to enjoy and family recreation. Timeless board-and-batten siding, inviting front and rear decks, and a spacious lower-level patio create wonderful spaces for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Step inside to a freshly painted, light-filled interior with an open-concept floor plan. The vaulted great room is the heart of the home, highlighted by exposed beams, a dramatic wall of windows and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and generous workspace for everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes a comfortable guest bedroom and full bath, along with a private primary suite featuring a beautifully tiled bathroom. A loft overlooking the great room provides an ideal space for a home office, reading nook or creative retreat. The thoughtfully designed lower level functions as a full apartment, making it an excellent option for an investor, private guest quarters or multigenerational living. The home could also work well as a two-family-style residence, with the upper and lower levels conveniently connected by staircase and convenient chair lift. This separate living area includes a spacious family room with a second fireplace, an impressive full kitchen, a large bedroom, an updated full bath, a versatile bonus room, a laundry room, a powder room and direct access to the covered patio and attached carport. Offering a wonderful balance of rustic mountain character and modern convenience, this move-in-ready home provides flexible living options, peaceful outdoor space and a rare opportunity to enjoy country living while remaining close to shopping, dining and everything downtown Waynesville has to offer.