Come check out this charming & tastefully remodeled Balsam gem. Nestled in a forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway as a local landmark among the hemlocks, pines and rhodendrons, this cozy cottage has the ideal location near to Sylva and Waynesville. Newly renovated 2022-2024, with an enclosed sunroom, Appalchian style family room, open concept kitchen and dining area and remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. The wood burning stove and stone fireplace are flanked by tobacco stick ceiling keep this home warm in winter along with the new heat pump for heating and cooling. New metal roof. The covered and uncovered porches wrap around this charming mountain cottage and add a lot of space for outdoor enjoyment with its silo grill/firepit and additional lower level firepit, stone stairs and tabacco fence to transverse the property. This chome can be used as a vacation home, primary residence or add to your rental portfolio. No restrictions yet an HOA to share in road and water cost. Come visit soon!
This meticulously maintained log cabin is a true masterpiece, freshly stained and ready to impress. It features two primary en suites with dual sinks, one with a private sliding door leading to a full-length covered back deck, perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the sound of a nearby creek. The living room boasts cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a custom-designed stacked stone fireplace with gas logs. The kitchen showcases knotted hickory cabinets and a custom snack bar. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning, a relaxing hot tub, a carport, and a spacious unfinished basement ideal for woodworking or extra living space. This charming cabin offers the perfect mountain retreat!
Balsam is located in North Carolina. Balsam, North Carolina has a population of 155. Balsam is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.85% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.48%.
The median household income in Balsam, North Carolina is $49,018. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,989 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Balsam is 54.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 80.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 61.7 inches per year, with 11.1 inches of snow per year.