Extensively renovated from top to bottom, this private 3BR/2.5BA home on 1.35 acres offers true move-in-ready living with significant upgrades already completed. Just minutes from Asheville, it delivers rare privacy, flexible living space, and long-term value with room to garden or expand. Set well back from the road, this home combines modern updates with a peaceful, nature-filled setting. The main level was opened up to create an easy flow between living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The redesigned kitchen features quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, an oversized 8.5' island, walk-in pantry, under-cabinet lighting, and fixtures from West Elm and CB2. All bathrooms were rebuilt down to the studs with clean, modern finishes, and the former laundry room now functions as a combined powder room and laundry space with updated fixtures and appliances. The lower level adds flexibility with a spacious second living area w/wood stove is ideal for a den or guest space, Upgrades go well beyond cosmetic. Improvements include new LVP flooring throughout, solid interior doors, removal of popcorn ceilings, and a rebuilt entry stairway with solid wood treads and modern railing. Most all windows were replaced with black Andersen Windows casement and sliding windows in 2021 with a 25-year transferable warranty. Additional work includes chimney repair in 2021, exterior paint in 2022, resurfaced driveway in 2026, and a sump pump added in 2025 with a transferable warranty. Outdoor spaces are just as considered, with new front and back decks, a fully fenced yard with gate, and plenty of parking including a two-car garage and oversized areas for RVs, boats, or multiple vehicles. The land is what truly sets this property apart. The 1.35-acre private lot offers space for gardens and outdoor living. Native plantings, stone walls, mature trees, and cleared areas attract birds and pollinators, along with frequent wildlife sightings that reinforce the sense of retreat.