Barndominium style ranch on 8+ secluded acres, treed and cleared for wide open unobstructed views and pastures. Natural springs w/deer pond. Personal home of developer, built beyond code w/the highest quality materials and structural integrity. Designed to maximize views and use of land. Handicap friendly & eco to operate with low Ashe County tax base. Wrap around porch allows for amazing views. 8’ doors w/ext security screens. 3 gas fireplaces. Pella Impervia casement windows. Roof has 35yr arch shingles and metal roofing over porches. Custom barn doors, cabinetry & light fixtures throughout. Privately owned well and gas tank. Ring security system and hard wired. 2 cargo conversion storage units w/garage between, gives over 1,000sf of storage for equipment, tools etc. Electric buried from road. As you enter the home, you are struck by the massive cedar beams that delineate the open floor plan. Cedar is carried throughout the home in baseboards & trim. Custom slate stone flooring in Kitchen, MB,& half bath. Kitchen has oversized 5 burner Verona gas stove with 2 ovens. Huge oversized island looks out to the perfectly sought after “layered Mountain View’s”. Custom solid wood cabinets, matte finish stone countertops & custom etched glass light fixtures. 24’ stone facade fireplace in living area w/ live edge mantle. Dining area has coffee bar w/additional sink & ventless gas stove heater. Enter the master Suite thru 150yr old barn door from India, high ceilings, huge 10x14’ walk in closet. MB has walk-in shower of seamless Moroccan Tadelakt. Relax in the additional full bath w/ jacuzzi tub, 16 jets! Full laundry on main level & mud room w/ extra closets, storage galore! Mud room has 3 rd fireplace that is vented gas stove heater. Loft bedrm has 1/2 bath. Outside boulder rock scape fire pit to enjoy the peace & serenity of this land. Best location- 7 miles from WJ, 11 miles from Boone. Endless possibilities- small farm, family compound, even tiny house community. Adjacent additional 4 acres of treed & cleared land is also available (MLS 258557) Owner is Realtor.