$1,100,000

Masterpiece Home - 3,200 acre Equestrian Community

Lenoir , Caldwell County , North Carolina

1.31
ACRES

3
BEDROOMS

3
BATH

3250
SQ FT

Property description

3 Bedroom 3 Bath stunning designer home, located on a cul-de-sac, nestled in the heart of The Coves Mountain River Club, an exclusive 3,200 acre horse-friendly gated community.

Live the outdoor life you’ve dreamed of, with mild 4 season weather and unparalleled amenities including 2 equestrian centers. Located along 5 miles of the Johns River, The Coves features a myriad of outdoor amenities and activities. The Clubhhouse, Pisgah Lodge, has 360° views of the Blue Ridge, South, and Brushy Mountains, wrap around porches, fire rings, viewing platforms, salt-water pool, hot-tub, fitness center, locker rooms, great room with vaulted post and beam ceilings and 3-sided fireplace, full kitchen, pool table, lending library. Miles of private trails to hike, bike, ride horses, UTV. Kayak, fish, pan for gold in 5 miles of the Johns River, on site. Riverside picnic pavilion. Pickle-ball courts, shuffleboard, putting green. Dog Park. 2 equestrian centers. Social events, excursions, yoga, cook-offs. 30 clubs to join! 1.25 hr to Charlotte/Asheville. Minutes to Blowing Rock, Morganton, Lenoir, Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Details

Home Features

A stunning masterpiece where natural elements and finest quality design blend harmoniously.
The bright welcoming entry opens to the great room and dining hall, with vaulted ceilings, 10' tall stone fireplace, oak floors, and and all wood trim, including extra-tall baseboards.
Meticulously planned windows and French doors to the deck frame truly stunning Grandfather Mountain views and Blue Ridge Mountain horizons.
Porches and decks on each level overlook the verdant landscaping and face the dramatic mountain views
Retractable Sun Shades on upper deck
In the kitchen: gorgeous cherry cabinetry, extra thick granite counters, stacked upper cabinets with glass doors and lighting, porcelain farm sink, and a large L-shaped island separating the kitchen from the great room.
Enjoy your morning coffee in the breakfast area by a picture window with vast mountain views.
Primary Bedroom suite: more amazing mountain views, 2 walk-in closets, walk-in shower with 1/2" glass doors, double sinks in cherry vanity-cabinets, including a handy, large, counter cabinet, and upgraded 1" thick granite counters, and convenient access to laundry room.
Even the laundry room is top quality, with custom cabinets, granite counters, large sink, and built-in basket shelves.
The guest bedroom on the main floor is used as an office by the seller and measures 12'6" x 11'6"; it has a large closet and plantation shutters.
Downstairs are the 3rd Bedroom and Full Bathroom.
Also downstairs, the large den with French doors, opening to a beautiful porch and terraced gardens with stone paths, ornamental trees, perennial flowers, vegetables, fruit trees.
2 large unfinished basement areas.
Leaf Guards on entire gutter system
Fully insulated crawl space
Installed and Approved 4 Bedroom Septic System

Lot Features

1.31 acre lot that extends to the street behind the home
Occupies a ridge top with intense, breath-taking long range mountain views
A trail head to the community trail system is 250 ft from the back of the lot.
Carefully planned landscaping with indigenous and hybrid plantings, and garden paths
Eight large boulders installed in Landscape design along with tons of river stone
Trees: 3 Eastern Redbuds; 4 Dogwoods, (2 pink and 2 white), a large Nellie Stevens Holly, 1 American Holly, 6 Crepe Myrtle from the plum series, 4 Canadian Hemlocks, 2 Fruiting Plums, 1 McIntosh Apple, 2 Arborvitae, 1 Brown Turkey Fig, 2 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus.
Bushes: 22 Azalea (mostly Encore - white, pink, and purple; 18 Hydrangea (several varieties- blue and purple), 8 Blueberry - Rabbit Eye, Highbush, and Dwarf; 3 Mugo Dwarf Pines, Spirea, Mountain Laurel, Rhododendron, Juniper, and Gogi Berry.
Perennials: Several dozen Iris (white and pink varieties), several dozen Day Lilies , many Hosta, Shasta Daisies, Cone Flowers, and mixed others.
In short, a changing kaleidoscope of color that begins in the earliest of Spring and lasts into late Fall.

Horse Facility Features

There are 2 community barns and 16 private barns at The Coves
On the northern side of The Coves, by Johns River, is Round Mountain Ranch.
On the southeast side, by Husbands Creek, is Husbands Creek Barn.
Each barn features 8 stalls, tack room, wash bay, hay storage, paddocks, run-ins, ample lighting, security features, and more.
Some full-time residents care for their own horses at the barns, while others have horse care providers. Barn fee is very affordable ($300 per month for stall and pasture at time of post).
The community trail system has dedicated horse trails that wind past waterfalls and mountain overlooks
and through gorgeous meadows.
Regular events include vaccination clinics, community rides, Beer-at-the-Barn, Barn Hops, Annual Hunter Pace, Holiday carriage rides, Kentucky Derby events, and more.
Equestrian life at The Coves Mountain River Club is laid back fun!