Rare, historic, hand hewn and chinking (1800's per seller) log cabin on the South Toe River, that flows from Mt. Mitchell, highest mountain peak, east of the Mississippi River. This romantic log cabin was originally living off of Hwy 80 S, where the Laurel Heights community is. The history is, that it was a resting place for weary travelers to lodge overnight(per sellers and the info they have gathered, no documentation)It was moved(disassembled) in 1984, and reassembled back together, where its home is now, with over 1,000 feet of riverfront. The present owners has made many improvements assuring stability, with engineered, 200 cubic yards of concrete, metal roof, rustic beams, esthetic decorative wrought iron railings, with about 800 sq. ft of covered outdoor living/entertaining. It encompasses spacious 2 bedrooms, one with a wood stove, vaulted ceilings with beams, and wood floors. One and a half bath with claw ft. tub/shower, open style kitchen/dining with country brick floors. Generous living room with wood burning stove, and foyer, all viewing the river from both levels. Storage room with laundry on main level, outside of entrance door. Underneath is a large bonus area for outdoor entertaining, and river access for fishing, tubing, kayaking, or just absorbing nature in the serene riverside valley. The road is a quiet country road less traveled. This unique log cabin is a eccentric find for your paradise summer getaway! Minimal damage from the storm, with attributes, decor, power, water, and septic, now restored. The kitchen cabinets is a blank canvas, for your artistic touch. Possible studio apartment where shed is.
TRACT
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None
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YEAR BUILT
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1984
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COMMUNITY
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None
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COUNTY
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Yancey
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Single Family
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Elementary School |
South Toe |
Jr. High School |
East Yancey |
High School |
Mountain Heritage |
AIR |
Ceiling Fan(s) |
AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
APPLIANCES |
Electric Water Heater |
BASEMENT |
Crawl Space |
CONSTRUCTION |
Log |
HEAT |
Wood Stove |
INTERIOR |
Kitchen Island |
LOT |
3.01 acre(s) |
LOT DESCRIPTION |
Sloped, Waterfront, Wooded |
MLS STATUS |
Active |
PARKING |
Driveway, On Street |
SEWER |
Septic Tank |
STORIES |
2 |
STYLE |
Cabin |
SUBDIVISION |
None |
UTILITIES |
Cable Available, Electricity Connected |
VIEW |
Yes |
VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Water |
WATER |
Spring |
WATER ACCESS |
South Toe River |
WATERFRONT |
Yes |
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
River Front |
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Listed with Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
Date last updated: 10/18/25 6:28 AM PDT
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