PRIME LOCATION & NO CITY TAXES! Easy access to Morganton, Lake James, and I-40. 2024/2025 updates include new roof, deck, full interior/exterior paint, and heat pump. Spacious two-story home with fully finished basement on a private 1-acre lot in desirable La Foret Subdivision. Main level offers living and dining rooms, large eat-in kitchen, and family room with custom stone/wood fireplace, gas logs, and hardwood floors. Laundry and half bath also on main. Upstairs: Primary Suite with dual-sink bath, jacuzzi tub, shower, and his-and-hers closets. Three more bedrooms (two with walk-ins) and a full bath complete the second level. Basement includes a rec room, finished space, and unfinished workshop area. Artist studio added in 2013. Attached double garage. All appliances included. Wooded backyard with a beautiful mountain view at rear of property. Broker/Owner.