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.
| MLS # | 4404847 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1977 |
| Days On Site | 91 |
| Listing Provided By | NextHome WNC Realty | Laura Flores |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
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| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,411 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 1.35 |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heat Pump, Oil, Other - See Remarks |
| Interior Features | Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer |
| Exterior Features | Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Outdoor Shower |
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| Roof | Flat, Rubber, Other - See Remarks |
| Construction Materials | Hard Stucco, Wood |
| Foundation Details | Basement |
| Lot Features | Private, Sloped, Wooded |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
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| Parking Features | Driveway, Attached Garage |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available |
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| List Aor | Hendersonville Board of Realtors |
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| Property | 528000 |
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| State | NC |
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| County | Buncombe |
| City | Asheville |
| Zip Code | 28803 |
| Area | Buncombe |
| School District | T.C. Roberson |
| Elementary School | Glen Arden/Koontz |
| High School | T.C. Roberson |
| Listing VS Median (in 28803) | |
Price: $759,000 low | high Med: $499,000 sqft: 2,411 low | high Med: 3,108 $ / sqft: $315 low | high Med: $161 On site: 91 low | high Med: 194 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe |
| City | Asheville |
| Zip Code | 28803 |
| Area | Buncombe |
| School District | T.C. Roberson |
| Elementary School | Glen Arden/Koontz |
| High School | T.C. Roberson |
| Listing VS Median (in 28803) | |
Price: $759,000 low | high Med: $499,000 sqft: 2,411 low | high Med: 3,108 $ / sqft: $315 low | high Med: $161 On site: 91 low | high Med: 194 | |