Escape to your private mountain retreat! Experience real mountain living on 9 acres of private land! A beautifully restored 2 Bedroom 2 bath cottage awaits with long range views from 3,000 ft looking over WNC's pristine Nantahala Forest! Partially furnished with new items; a queen and king bed, LG 75” 4k TV including Lg surround sound and a 4k Apple TV. Also includes a Philips Hue lighting / security camera system, a wifi thermostat, and Starlink internet with strong signal.Single car garage adjacent to the bonus space in the basement with a 2nd full bath. Close to it all! Located close to the areas best points of interest and offers a beautiful scenic drive along the upper portion of the Nantahala River leading up to the property. Some of the best trout fishing NC has to offer is just 5 minutes away! Nantahala Lake being 15 minutes, Take a boat or kayak out to enjoy one of the areas most pristine lakes before retreating back to your very own quiet cottage retreat where you can end the day to sit by the fire pit to watch the sunset! Queens lake is off of Winding Stairs Rd, a small, no motorized boats allowed, public access lake, that's also 15 minutes away. Perfect flat water for a lazy day to use canoes and paddle boards! Rafting and kayaking very convenient being only 10 minutes away from the river's put in and not much farther from Nantahala Outdoor Center. The NOC also hosts seasonal events including, paddling workshops, wilderness survival courses and small weekend festivals with live music. The property is close to the AT trail and numerous hiking trails including the Wesser Bald Fire Tower trail that offers 360 views of the surrounding mountains & adjacent Appalachian Trail access. If you're looking to host a vacation rental, this is also the perfect opportunity with convenient proximity to everything outdoors. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a piece of the mountains that is truly close to it all!
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/28)
$500,000
1515 Briartown Church Rd, Topton, NC 28781
2beds
1,189sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
9.05 Acres Lot
$474,600 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wifi thermostatLong range viewsPrivate mountain retreatPristine nantahala forestLg surround soundSingle car garageStarlink internet
- 57 days
- on Zillow |
- 278 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 07:19am
Listed by:
828-557-1113,
Old Town Brokers
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR,MLS#: 153024

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Basement, Bonus Room
Basement
- Description: 3 Room
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tile Shower/Tub, Wallpaper, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Exterior Entry
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,189
- Total interior livable area: 1,189 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Design
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Storage, Garden
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Branch
Lot
- Size: 9.05 Acres
- Dimensions: 9.05+/-
- Features: Level/Rolling Land, 6-10 Acres, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 6528026310
- Zoning description: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Topton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,820
- Annual tax amount: $715
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
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