171 Ivy LN Sparta, NC 28675

Magical setting for this Fairy Tale castle with custom artistic touches you'll love AND all of the upgrades you'll appreciate! Located at the end of a private lane less than a 1/2 mile to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Mountains of Alleghany County NC. Experience the peacefulness of the mountains in a very private setting, yet active artists & neighbors are nearby, often enjoying the cool fresh Mtn. air, walking, running, biking, gardening. You will love spending time in this updated Kitchen with Fisher & Paykel & KitchenAid, to cook or work from home on Fiber Internet. Custom hand made tiles by Mangum Pottery surround 3-Picture windows, a stained glass piece adds color & more oversized windows let in natural light filtered through the trees. It's a bright sanctuary, flows well to the dining room & out French doors to the deck overlooking the fenced garden. The treehouse effect can be equally felt in the living room & den area with more oversized windows, gas logs to take off the evening chill, made even more captivating by the custom wood mantel by a local wood artist & held by leafy iron brackets. Built in bookcases hold your treasures, stories, fiction, non- or fairy tales. New Hickory hardwood flooring adds a warm contrast to the smooth white walls & ceilings that highlight recessed lighting and the colorful European & Murano glass light fixtures. A handmade Turkish Wool Runner leads you upstairs where you'll find more custom features, an antique stained glass door & Juliet balcony off of the master, another bedroom offers a bright window seat. Some of the upgrades: duct work, 4-ton Trane HP, insulation, roofing, see list of more. This location is just 10 minutes to the grocery store, many restaurants, hardware store in Sparta. Make your move now, change the pace & escape to this destination home in the mountains. Work From Home, Relax, Bike, Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation that experiences all 4 seasons. By appointment only, call today!