1226 Grouse Moor Drive
Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
Est. $12,379/mo20% down · 7.125% · 30-yrAdjust
- P&I$10,510
- Taxes$1,219
- Insurance$650
- PMI$0
- HOA$0
Principal, interest, property tax, insurance & HOA. Estimate only — not a loan offer.
$376/Sq Ft
4 bd · 4 ba · 5,185 sqft · $376/sqft
About This Home
Room for everyone. Space to unwind. Mountain living at its best.
Welcome to Birds Nest on Sugar Mountain, a fully furnished mountain retreat offering 5,185 square feet of versatile living space, long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, and exceptional flexibility for personal enjoyment or rental income. Located just minutes from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and along the resort's ski shuttle route, this custom-built home offers convenient access to skiing, dining, shopping, and year-round High Country recreation. With two fully equipped living quarters and generous gathering spaces, Birds Nest is ideally suited for extended family getaways, multigenerational living, or guests seeking a memorable mountain escape.
Thoughtfully designed for comfort, privacy, and flexibility, the main and lower levels each feature a full kitchen, open-concept living and dining areas, an en suite primary bedroom, additional guest accommodations, and a dedicated laundry room. This distinctive layout allows extended family and guests to enjoy their own space while providing inviting areas to gather and reconnect. Designed for entertaining, the lower level features a spacious kitchen with an expansive bar, billiards area, and generous gathering spaces.
Two additional flex rooms offer options for recreation, media, hobbies, or home offices. Upstairs, an oversized dormitory-style flex room provides even more versatility as a bunkroom, game room, or additional lounge. Throughout the home, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and comfortable living areas create a warm and welcoming mountain atmosphere.
Outdoor living is equally inviting, with two expansive decks showcasing long-range mountain views, refreshing summer temperatures, and a front-row perspective of Sugar Mountain's Fourth of July fireworks. A newly added hot tub provides the perfect place to unwind after a day on the slopes, hiking nearby trails, or exploring the High Country. Additional highlights include a new HVAC system, attached two-car garage, mature landscaping, and custom bear-resistant roadside trash enclosures with convenient Village of Sugar Mountain pickup service.
Situated on approximately one acre with no HOA, the property allows short- and long-term rentals and has an established rental history. Offered fully furnished, Birds Nest presents an appealing turnkey opportunity for buyers seeking a personal mountain getaway, an income-producing investment, or the flexibility to enjoy both. Experience the space, convenience, and year-round appeal of mountain living on Sugar Mountain.
Property history
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Aug 6, 2026Price reduced $1,950,000 ActiveWas $2,100,000
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Mar 2, 2026Listed for sale $2,100,000 ActiveListed 222 Days
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Feb 20, 2019Sold $635,000 ClosedListed $650,000 · May 15, 2018 281 days on market
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Oct 22, 2018Price reduced $650,000 ClosedWas $699,975
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May 15, 2018Previously listed $650,000 Closed
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Electric
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Heat Pump
- Propane
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Room Count
- 19
- Garage Sq Ft
- 616
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 4
- Window Features
- Window Treatments
- Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- In Bathroom
- Inside
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- Multiple Locations
- Washer Hookup
- Main Level Sq Ft
- 2054
- Basement Bedrooms
- 1
- Interior Features
- Attic Walk In
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Cable Prewire
- Entrance Foyer
- Garden Tub
- Hot Tub
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Sauna
- Split Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-In Pantry
- Main Level Garage
- Yes
- Security Features
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Upper Level Sq Ft
- 461
- Fireplace Features
- Fire Pit
- Living Room
- Propane
- Basement Full Baths
- 2
- Basement Half Baths
- 0
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Upper Level Bedrooms
- 0
- Main Level Full Baths
- 2
- Main Level Half Baths
- 0
- Second Living Quarters
- Interior Connected
- Upper Level Full Baths
- 0
- Upper Level Half Baths
- 0
Dwelling And Structure
- Construction Type
- Site Built
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- Two
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2515
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 2670
Parking And Garage
- Open Parking
- true
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Faces Side
- Open Parking Spaces
- 5
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Hot Tub
- Gas Grill
- Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Stone Veneer
- Wood
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Porch
- Rear Porch
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Private
- Views
- Lot Size Acres
- 1
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Bath/Stubbed
- Exterior Entry
- Finished
- Full
- Interior Entry
- Walk-Out Access
- Foundation Details
- Basement
Waterfront And View
- View
- Long Range
- Mountain(s)
- Year Round
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Propane
- Underground Power Lines
- Wired Internet Available
- Water Source
- City
Financial Information
- Hoa Dues
- No
- City Taxes Paid To
- No City Taxes Paid
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoning
- R2
Listed by Melissa Hilton (980-875-0033) · Ivester Jackson Christie's (980-435-5169)
Location
- Address
- 1226 Grouse Moor Drive
- City
- Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
- Community
- Grouse Forest
Schools
- Elementary
- Banner Elk
- Middle
- Avery County
- High
- Avery County
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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