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263 O Messersmith Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Lake Lure, NC 28746
2
bedrooms
2
baths
1,180
sq.ft.
$339
price per sf

Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
About This Property
Charming two-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage offering scenic mountain views and exceptional outdoor living. The beautifully landscaped front yard welcomes you with a classic white picket fence, arbor, and inviting fire pit area, creating the ideal setting to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Designed for easy, low-maintenance living, the home features an open floor plan highlighted by a stone wood-burning fireplace, bamboo flooring, and a well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinetry and a convenient wet bar. The spacious primary bedroom offers two closets and easy access to a full bath featuring an oversized vanity and tub/shower combination. A guest bedroom and half bath, combined with the laundry area, provide added functionality and convenience. Take in the mountain views from the charming screened front porch, complete with a bed swing for ultimate relaxation. The expansive back deck features a metal gazebo, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining. An outbuilding provides excellent storage space and includes a separate workshop for hobbies or projects. On approximately 0.85 acres just outside the town limits, the home remains close to local restaurants and grocery stores. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, mountain retreat or investment opportunity, this charming property offers a blend of comfort, character and breathtaking views.
About the Neighborhood
Homes for sale in 28746 offer buyers a genuine mountain lifestyle in Marion, the McDowell County seat approximately 75 miles west of Charlotte via I-40, a small city positioned at the base of the Black Mountains with extraordinary outdoor recreation access and an authentic Appalachian character that distinguishes it from more heavily developed western Carolina communities. The residential landscape features mid-century brick ranch homes, traditional mountain cottages, and newer construction on generous lots, with a growing inventory of custom mountain homes responding to increased interest from buyers seeking Blue Ridge access at competitive price points. Downtown Marion along South Main Street anchors a revitalizing commercial identity, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail corridor and Linville Gorge Wilderness — one of the most dramatic wilderness areas in the eastern United States — provide exceptional hiking and outdoor recreation directly within the county. Lake James State Park, featuring one of the cleanest lakes in the Carolinas for paddling and swimming, is within 15 minutes. The 28746 real estate market delivers mountain access, outdoor recreation proximity, and Appalachian character at price points that remain genuinely compelling relative to Asheville and the broader WNC market.
Property Features
Property Description
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Year Built: 1964
- Living Area: 1,180 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4389276
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: None
- Neighborhood: None
Association
- HOA Required: No
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Wet Bar
- Heating: Ductless
- Cooling: Ductless
- Laundry Room
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Construction Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Cooling
- Ductless
Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Heating
- Ductless
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- Driveway
Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Patio/Porch: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
Other Structures
- Outbuilding
- Workshop
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- Well
Architectural Style
- Cottage
View
- Mountain(s)
- Year Round
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Vinyl
Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Wood Burning
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Location
LISTING COURTESY OF: PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
mariah.leahy@premiersir.com
$399,900
Est. Payment: $2,055/mo
Adjust down payment, rate & terms
Lake Lure, NC 28746
2
bedrooms
2
baths
1,180
sq.ft.
$339
price per sf

Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
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$399,900
263 O Messersmith Road
2 bed, 2 bath
