797 Merrills Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28803

$759,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2411 sqft

About This Property

797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound. You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville’s amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville’s shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools. Home features 3 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Unique Slate & Hardwood Floors throughout. Spacious Great Room features amazing Wood burning fireplace, Quarts Stone fascia & hearth, room opens to additional sitting area, dining & expansive new rear decking. Ample Kitchen is highlighted with stylish travertine tile & breakfast nook. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, Den area and an office (currently used as a bedroom). Don’t forget the In ground Pool! 36’ x 18’ Wow! Quite stunning. Many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy the serenity and privacy. Garage is 25.5’ Deep x 30.3 Wide. Perfect for additional storage or workshop space. Home has been utilized as a (STR) short term rental very successfully from 2014 to 2024. Home can also be sold as a turn key operation fully furnished.

Location

797 Merrills Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28803

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Property Details

Overview

Property TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1977

Lot Size1.35 Acres

Stories/LevelsTwo

Interior

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms (Full)2

Bathrooms (Half)1

Total Rooms12

Sqft2,411

HeatingHeat Pump, Oil, Other - See Remarks

Cooling / A/CHeat Pump

FlooringStone, Wood

Exterior

Garage Spaces2

PoolIn Ground, Outdoor Pool

ExteriorHard Stucco, Wood

FoundationBasement

RoofFlat, Rubber, Other - See Remarks

Financial

List Price$759,000

Original Price$759,000

Location

Address797 Merrills Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28803

CityAsheville

CountyBuncombe

StateNC

Zip28803

Listed by NextHome WNC Realty · Laura@NextHomeWNC.com MLS# CAR4404847

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