Just 5 min from Fontana Lake you'll find Rocky Creek Cottage in the gated neighborhood of Almond Estates. This Watershed Cabin RENTAL comes TURNKEY with modern-rustic decor & easy access off paved Watia Rd. It has an open floor plan & vaulted ceilings with views out to the hot tub deck & firepit in a lovely, wooded setting. There’s lots of storage & 1 car garage. On the main floor is the open kitchen, dining & living area with wood burning fireplace that walks out to the hot tub deck. New appliances & new carpet added in '22. The Primary BR is also on this level with an ensuite bath, as is the laundry. Upstairs has a bonus sleeping loft with a Q bed & futon, its own full bath renovated in '20, then there's a bunk bedroom with 2nd full bath added in 2020. This is an excellent, secluded location, yet less than 15 min from Nantahala Gorge, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Rec Area & quaint Bryson City with groceries, shopping, eateries, the Smoky Mtn Nat'l Park & many area attractions.
This custom cabin exudes luxury and meticulous attention to detail w/local flair! The logs were lumbered off the land and the cabinetry was hang-hewn by a local master of carpentry. The gourmet kitchen features commercial grade Kitchenaid appliances. Main floor living w/a spacious vaulted living room complete w/a massive stone wood burning fireplace! Master bedroom on the main floor w/private deck w/sunrise views of USFS, walk-in closet includes hand crafted cabinetry and large master bath. On the second floor you'll find the billiards room w/another private deck, 2 bedrooms (1 w/a private deck!) and full bath. The full basement features a family room w/a 1800's Nickle wood stove, sliding doors that lead to the fenced yard/patio for fiddo, another large bedroom, full bath and attached garage access. The European flooring in the basement is radiant hydro heated! New dual zone HVAC w/smart thermostats, new exterior stain and new dehumidifier.
The median home value in Almond, NC is $290,350. This is higher than the county median home value of $259,040. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Almond, NC is $290,350. Approximately 78.96% of Almond homes are owned, compared to 14.35% rented, while 6.69% are vacant. Almond real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Almond real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Almond, North Carolina has a population of 2,750. Almond is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.85% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.26%.
The median household income in Almond, North Carolina is $57,981. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,462 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Almond is 48.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 29.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.5 inches per year, with 2.9 inches of snow per year.