Elk Creek Retreat! Discover this rare offering and picturesque unrestricted homestead with approximately 640 feet of frontage on Elk Creek, nestled on 12.4+ acres of privacy and easy mountain living, with several acres that are level for future expansion. A true nature lover's paradise; ample space for outdoor and recreational activities on your own spa-like retreat! Close proximity to Boone & the Blue Ridge Parkway; short-term rentals permitted = great investment potential! Perfect as a mountain getaway, full time residence, or vacation rental with views & sounds from soothing, rushing, natural Elk Creek, this property offers a large front porch and back deck overlooking the cascading waters, wooded privacy, and flat, usable yards! The home features all the main living on the WALK-IN LEVEL (primary suite, open living, kitchen, & garage access) & has easy access year-round on state-maintained roads. The main level offers an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances open to dining and living areas with a stone, wood-burning fireplace and exposed beams, as well as a bedroom and updated full bath with a tiled shower. The primary suite, also on the main level, offers a wood-burning fireplace and updated bath with dual vanities, recessed tile shower and Roman soaking tub, primary en suite doubles as a wood fired Sauna!. On the second level, find a den/bonus living area, two additional bedrooms, and 2 updated full baths with a jetted/soaking tub, plus an additional bonus/flex room. Amenities: 15 minutes to shopping center in Boone, high-speed fiber-optic internet, attached one-car garage with built-ins & storage area, carport with storage shed, covered front porch/entry, laundry on both levels. See MLS supplements for the full list of recent updates, including: new HVAC, new appliances, new tankless water heater, new systems, new cosmetic updates, & much more! Some improvements not formally permitted. A portion of the property features a natural floodplain, enhancing the landscape with meandering, cascading waters that create an absolutely captivating mountain setting. The home itself is not in a floodplain and has remained secure and unaffected through all weather, providing peace of mind and enduring charm.