This unique home is a Japanese-garden retreat, and provides access to all that Linville Land Harbor has to offer (swimming, golf, tennis, pickleball, boating, etc. At roughly 3750 above sea level in the North Carolina mountains, the summers are cool and the winters are often snowy. This home is situated on a landscaped and terraced lot. On the main floor, vaulted ceilings in the great room welcome you with an open floor plan that extends throughout the dining room and kitchen. A bedroom on the main floor boasts an en-suite bathroom adjacent to a sheltered garden space. Ascend the spiral staircase to discover an exercise room/office space or sleeping quarters for younger members of the family. The back door opens to a large, covered porch, where you can relax with the sounds of nature and entertain guests. Steps down and stone paths lead to outdoor sitting areas--as well as a hidden nook for your garden tools (under the porch). An area to the side and back of the house is fenced, for a small dog. On the lower level, The walk-out basement contains a large open area that can be used as a bedroom and sitting room/office and includes a walk-in closet. Adjoining this space is a full bath (separate shower and tub) with double sinks and another walk-in closet. Filling out the lower level is s small kitchenette, TV area and laundry room (full size washer, dryer and utility sink). Two doors provide access to a concrete walkway outside ( under the porch). Note that the ceiling height is slightly lower than 7 feet, so its 933 sq ft have been excluded from the living area as required by the NC Real Estate Commissions Square Footage Guidelines; however, this is heated space and is totally usable. Throughout the house heat is provided by propane stoves on the main floor and lower level together with electric baseboard heater on the main floor--providing a cozy warmth on the coldest days. Plentiful hot water is provided to all fixtures by a tankless water heater.