Secluded 151+/- acre retreat with mountain stream backing to National Forest. If you desire privacy and are looking for a serene setting this is a must see! Hunters paradise with approximately 5 miles of cleared ATV trails to play, entertain and hunt. Offers guest cottage, trout filled pond, covered picnic shelter with firepit, outside Japanese style wood burning hot tub and more. Acreage offers multiple building sites, full of wild raspberries and blueberries and has tons of harvestable timber if so desired, and has been certified for Stewardship Forest Award. This tranquil setting is the perfect place for the custom rustic mountain lodge featuring natural pine doors and ceilings and mixed hardwood flooring. Great room with tons of natural light with walls of windows and floor-to-ceiling fireplace with VA field stone. 2 Bedrooms on main level plus open loft upstairs. Kitchen offers wormy oak cabinets, solid surface tops and all appliances. Covered front porch with wood ceiling, garage plus covered carport – lots of storage with expansion possibilities. Guest cottage (built in 2011) with beautiful view and covered porch with approx. 334 sq ft – one large room with private bath – heated by woodstove. Located within minutes of Watauga Lake, Taylor Valley and VA Creeper Trail and approx. 4 miles to Doe Mountain ATV trail. Only 13 miles to Lakeshore Marina and 25-30 minutes to Boone, NC. Link to video and tour of home: https://vimeo.com/2376362164812R