868 Cabin Flats Road
Balsam, NC 28707
Est. $1,926/mo — See my rate
$264/Sq Ft
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,271 sqft · $264/sqft
About This Home
Charming Cottage with Creek Views at 868 Cabin Flats Rd, Cullowhee, NC (Just Over the Jackson County Line) Discover this character-filled cottage nestled in the serene mountains of Western North Carolina. Beaming with warmth and Appalachian charm, this approximately 1,270-square-foot home offers 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, creating an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, nature, and easy access to mountain adventures. Step onto the wonderful back porch for peaceful mornings and evenings spent listening to the gentle flow of the nearby creek.
Attractions Sylva (Jackson County seat) lies just a short drive away, offering charming downtown shops, restaurants, breweries, and the iconic courthouse square. Waynesville downtown is about 15 minutes away, with its vibrant arts scene, farm-to-table dining, antique shops, and year-round festivals. Asheville sits roughly 45 minutes east, providing world-class dining, breweries, galleries,
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to world-class recreation:
Hiking and Waterfalls — Endless trails await in the Nantahala National Forest and nearby Gorges State Park (with its 26 waterfalls and biodiversity). The Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Balsam is only about 20 minutes away, offering panoramic drives, overlooks like Waterrock Knob, and access to more trails. Fishing — The property’s creek setting plus nearby Tuckasegee River and spots along the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail provide excellent trout fishing right in the backyard of Jackson County. Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Reach the Cherokee/Oconaluftee entrance in under an hour for hiking, wildlife viewing (elk!), historic sites, and over 800 miles of trails.
This cottage perfectly balances cozy mountain living with convenient access to everything Western North Carolina offers. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property, its location just over the Jackson County line positions you in the heart of the Smokies and Blue Ridge region.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Propane
- Flooring
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Sqftmain
- 1271
- Roomcount
- 3
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 0
- Bedroommain
- 2
- Fullbathmain
- 2
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Laundry Features
- Utility Room
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Gas Log
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 1271
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 1271
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Driveway
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction Materials
- Wood
- Patio And Porch Features
- Front Porch
- Rear Porch
Lot And Land
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Lot Features
- Cleared
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.3
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
Basement And Foundation
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Propane
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- None
Listed by Benjamin Womack (828-243-3366) · RE/MAX Executive (828-564-9393)
Location
- Address
- 868 Cabin Flats Road
- City
- Balsam, NC 28707
Schools
- Elementary
- Unspecified
- Middle
- Unspecified
- High
- Unspecified
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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