$799,000

Southern elegance on a rare double lot in the gated golf community of Silver Creek Plantation! Set on 1.45 private acres with long-range mountain views, this home is the first inside the gate. A striking stone fireplace anchors the main living area, and the gourmet kitchen offers granite counters, a gas range, stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry. The main-level primary suite features two walk-in closets and a spa bath with a jetted tub, walk-in shower and dual vanities. Two more main-level bedrooms have built-in shelving. The fully finished daylight lower level adds a second kitchen, full bath, billiards/game room, office and flex room, plus its own private entrance reached by a landscaped second driveway and walking path. It's ideal for guests or extended stays. Also includes a 3-car garage with workbench, HVAC (2023), radon mitigation, Leaf Filter gutters, a tankless water heater, central vacuum and irrigation. Community amenities include an 18-hole Tom Jackson-designed golf course, clubhouse with restaurant and pro shop, pool, tennis courts, putting green, walking trails, fishing pond and nighttime security. Internet and cable are included in the HOA, and there are NO city taxes. Just minutes to I-40, less than 15 minutes to Lake James and downtown Morganton, close to Lake James State Park, South Mountains State Park and Linville Gorge, and about 45 minutes to Asheville.