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1730 Hickory: a luxurious mountain home offering one-level living in the gated community of Hound Ears - a great full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property with short-term rentals permitted (with rental registration process and restrictions). Located between Boone & Blowing Rock and close to all the High Country has to offer, Hound Ears is easily accessible year-round on paved roads. This impressive 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate is offered furnished and rests on a combination of 3 lots (2.2+ acres!). Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds and long-range, layered mountain views, including Grandfather Mountain & Seven Devils! The main level features a dramatic great room with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, a wall of windows, and a two-story grand stone fireplace"”adjacent to the dining room and chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a pantry, and wormy chestnut floors. A spacious Ipe deck spans the back of the home and is accessible from multiple rooms"”perfect for entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers deck access, three walk-in closets, a tiled shower, and a soaking tub. Also on this level, find a second bedroom & bathroom suite with a tiled shower, a foyer, a half bath, and a laundry room with a sink and storage. Upstairs, you'll find a lofted living area overlooking the great room, a third bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, and a third full bath. A circular driveway and port-cochere provide easy access to the attached two-car garage and golf cart garage. Additional features: new roof (2025), new water heater (2024), high elevation (3,500+ feet), one-level living, covered front porch, underground dog fence & e-collars. Hound Ears offers amenities including gate and security, hiking trails and picnic area with Watauga River access, garden and dog park, as well as ability to purchase a club membership providing access to things like fishing, fitness center, dining options, golf, tennis, and pickleball.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 2 | LAST UPDATED | 7/2/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Hound Ears | YEAR BUILT | 1985 |
| COMMUNITY | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Watauga | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Valle Crucis |
|---|---|
| High School | Watauga |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw |
| BASEMENT | Crawl Space |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Shake Siding, Stone, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Other, Storage |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane |
| HOA DUES | 2325 |
| INTERIOR | Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| LOT | 2.294 acre(s) |
| PARKING | Paved, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Oversized, Private |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Community |
| SEWER | Septic Tank, Other |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Mountain |
| SUBDIVISION | Hound Ears |
| TAXES | 5706.41 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Mountain(s) |
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Listing provided by Jay Vincent, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties, (828) 295-0700
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