NOW $1,095,000 - $90,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT! The Sellers are ready to move closer to family, creating an exceptional opportunity for the next owner. Back on market due solely to buyer financing - a second chance to own this truly special Boone-area property. Just minutes from Boone yet offering a peaceful country setting, this unique property features two beautifully appointed homes on 3.6 acres, expansive mountain and pastoral views, open skies, minimal light pollution, and only one other home at the end of the road. The combination of privacy, versatility and proximity to town is increasingly hard to find. Ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, rental possibilities or a small farmstead lifestyle, the property offers more than 4,440 square feet of combined living space. Perched on a knoll, the 1BR/1.5BA guest cottage is a standout feature, enjoying a private, elevated setting with sweeping mountain and pastoral views. Perfect for guests, extended family, a private retreat or potential rental use, the cottage includes a two-car garage and has been thoughtfully updated with a new roof, mini-split HVAC system, refreshed kitchen and baths, new appliances, updated flooring and two cozy fireplaces - one on each level. The 3BR/2.5BA primary residence blends modern updates with warm mountain character. Vaulted ceilings and generous windows fill the main living and dining areas with natural light, while the kitchen features a custom oak island and Viking appliances designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers its own private retreat with an adjoining office or sitting area, fireplace, steam shower and new leathered granite vanity. From both the suite and expansive decking, enjoy beautiful pastoral and mountain views and an easy connection to the outdoors. The walk-out lower level provides additional flexibility with two bedrooms, a full bath with whirlpool tub, spacious den, laundry and fitness area. With its own entrance and covered patio, it is well suited for guests or extended living arrangements. Outside, extensive decking, curated landscaping and a welcoming fire pit gathering area invite you to enjoy peaceful mountain evenings beneath clear, star-filled skies. The acreage also includes open pasture, a chicken coop and multiple potential building sites, offering possibilities for a mini-farm or future expansion. Additional highlights include fresh interior and exterior paint, multiple parking areas, a two-car garage and convenient access to Boone, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ashe County and the South Fork of the New River. Offered beautifully furnished with select exclusions. A Kubota tractor is also available for purchase. With two residences, acreage, privacy, views and exceptional flexibility just minutes from Boone, this property offers a rare opportunity - now at $1,095,000.