A rare High Country find, this immaculate three-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-level home sits on a flat lot with dramatic mountain views. Easy entry! Enjoy ever-changing vistas of Grandfather Mountain and the Banner Elk valley from the wraparound porch or south-facing great room. It's aptly named Lookout Chalet. Gardens and wildlife create a peaceful, natural setting. Just two miles from the Banner Elk stoplight, this beautifully furnished home is at the top of Banner Grande, a quiet gated community with mostly second homes and no short-term rentals. Move-in ready, the home features numerous recent upgrades, including HVAC, exterior paint and full-house generator. Cherry hardwood floors, vaulted pine ceiling and stacked stone fireplace enhance the great room's warm modern mountain style. The gourmet kitchen has updated appliances, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry and two pantries. It's ideal for entertaining friends and family. The primary bedroom offers mountain and woodland views, plus direct access to the covered porch and a handcrafted hickory bark bedroom set. The spacious, spa-like en-suite bath has generous cabinets, open shower, jetted tub, and walk-in closet with custom shelving. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage, level paved driveway with easy parking for guests, laundry room, ample storage with roomy closets and a floored attic, plus a flexible office/bedroom with a Murphy bed. Thanks to excellent cross ventilation and afternoon shade, air conditioning is rarely needed. Outside, enjoy a variety of plantings, rock outcroppings, and a low-maintenance yard. From colorful sunrises to the evening alpenglow on the mountain ridges, be amazed at nature's beauty during all four seasons. Live the mountain life you have dreamed about. Note, there is an 88-square-foot difference between professional and tax measurements. The tax records footprint is smaller. Fully furnished with a few exceptions.