ON THE RIVER! Only waterfront home in Watauga County under 1.5 million at the moment. Beautiful spacious mountain home set on the South Fork of the New River with backyard access to fishing kayaking, tubing, and swimming. Located in private and gated River Ridge community. Three levels of finished living space and outdoor wrap-around deck space for entertaining. Large kitchen with gas range/oven in the island, and dining area. Wet bar area immediately off the living room. One level living with extra large primary bedroom suite with skylight located on the main level. Large Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, separate shower, and skylight in the en-suite primary bathroom. Two bedrooms on the second level with a huge loft area for office, games, or crafts. Finished basement area includes one bedroom and a bonus room, each with their own bathroom, plus a large family room, and bonus room for storage. Situated on .93 acre with a gentle 150 foot walk to the New River. House is wired with a Back-Up Generator. Hot water -Baseboard Heat is primary heat source. Central A/C is on lower basement level. Mini-splits units/window units provide any needed A/C on main level and upper level of home.