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1568 Watermill Road

Morganton, NC 28655
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,351

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Acres74.06

Acres(Lot)

This 74.06-acre unrestricted property features long-range mountain views, Canoe Creek running the length of the property with several access points to the water, and approximately 2 miles of hiking and 4wheeler trails for enjoying your private mountain sanctuary. It includes a 2,351 sqft 3BR, 3BA 2story home built in 2020 along with multiple other potential build sites throughout, and an open, grassy field perfect for picnics, bonfires and recreation. The property sits across the street from the 652 acre Oak Hill Community Park and Forest which hosts over 20 miles(and growing) of mountain biking and hiking trails. Lake James and Lake James State Park are less than 15 mins away for water sports, hiking and more mountain biking for adrenaline enthusiasts. The towns of Old Fort, Black Mounta in, Boone, Blowing Rock and Asheville are all less than an hour's drive from the property. Historic downtown Morganton which offers shopping several grocery stores, restaurants, breweries and wineries is just 10 minutes away by vehicle; Enjoy the Historic Morganton Festival in September, the TGIF series that runs from May through July and the Winter Carnival and Downtown Lighting to start the Christmas holidays; These 74 acres offer a blend of privacy, natural beauty and development potential while remaining pristine and with breathtaking views; This is the perfect setting for your own private estate, a family compound, a hunting property, an eco-tourism venture including camping and glamping, an AirBnB or as a legacy investment; Explore the remaining foundation of the old JD Pitts Dam and Mill site on the property in Canoe Creek where grain was milled using the dam, water wheel and grinding wheels; Game on the property include deer, turkey, rabbit, dove, and an occassional bear, and more; The custom-designed, like-new 2story home has a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom, an open layout and 2 primary and secondary owner's suites; The entry room has 2 closets and a vaulted, shiplap ceiling; The kitchen has a wonderful view of the backyard landscaping and hill along with a large island and stainless appliances; The dining room has a comfortable window seat and a table made from local harvested wood; The living room has plenty of natural light coming in and a sliding glass door to the spacious, covered rear deck with its wood stove; The left side owner's suite has an office area and balcony, a loft area, the laundry and a full bathroom with a tiled and glass stall shower; The right side owner's suite with its own private access and stairway has a large walk-in closet / office and a full bathroom with a stall shower; Other desirable features include a 1st floor workstation, shiplap walls, wood laminate planking and ceramic tile flooring, a hot tub and 2 mini-split heat/air units with 5 trunk lines; The outdoor space includes a landscaped front natural area, a fire pit and backyard access to the trail system; The attached garage and attached storage area give you valuable storage area; The detached garage has electric, a concrete floor and a rear lean-to perfect for a tractor or side-by-side; The property was accepted in March 2026 to the NC Present-Use Value program which provides tax incentives to the property owner;

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,000,000

AD Id : 88284906

MLS Id : CAR4405514

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 74.06 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,351

Year Built : 2020

Garage : 2

County : Burke

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Metal Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Upper Level

    Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Laminate, Tile Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Ductless Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2020
  • Exterior Features

    Fire Pit, Hot Tub Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding Foundation Details: Crawl Space Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Hilly, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Waterfront Lot Size Area: 74.06 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$1000000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 671150 Parcel Number: 63751

  • Parking Information

    Open Parking: Attached garage has 333 sqft; Detached garage has 360 sqft; Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2 Has Main Level Garage: Yes

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Oak Hill Junior High School: Table Rock Senior High School: Freedom
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: None City: Morganton
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MLS: CAROLINA #4405514 LISTED BY: Bob Warchol, Keller Williams Unified 704-799-3700 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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