396 Hidden Creek LaneBurnsville, NC 28714Price: $325,000

Some homes are simply special. Others feel like stepping into a storybook. Tucked into a lush mountain setting, 396 Hidden Creek Lane is a magical retreat where thoughtful craftsmanship, enchanting gardens, and the beauty of nature come together. This charming mountain A-frame features soaring ceilings, dramatic windows, and an upper-level loft offering flexible space for a secondary bedroom, complete with an additional bathroom. Inside, natural materials create warmth and character, from the handcrafted cherry mantel above the woodstove to the beautiful maple open shelving in the kitchen. A newly constructed wraparound porch, supported by rustic locust posts, invites you to slow down and savor the surroundings. Whimsical rain chains add another distinctive touch. But the true magic unfolds outdoors, where years of lovingly cultivated gardens create a wonderland of winding pathways, stone retaining walls, decorative water features, and extraordinary plantings. Towering ferns, flowering native perennials, vegetables, and ornamental shrubs mingle among raised garden beds, live-edge fencing, handcrafted wooden trellises, and metal planters. Discover a charming woodland gate fashioned from twisting branches, rope swings hanging from mature trees, and a stone patio with a fire pit, perfect for evenings beneath the stars. A newer storage shed and covered firewood area add practical convenience, while two separate entrances provide level access to the property. In autumn, this enchanting setting truly comes alive, as the surrounding forest transforms into a tapestry of gold, amber, and crimson. Sunlight filters through the trees, fallen leaves carpet the garden paths, and every corner reveals another delightful surprise. More than a mountain home, 396 Hidden Creek Lane is a place to garden, gather, explore, create, and reconnect with nature. A truly one-of-a-kind sanctuary where the magic isn't imagined-it's everywhere you look. Located only 17 minutes from downtown Burnsville, 30 minutes to Hatley Point Ski Lodge, and 30 minutes to downtown Asheville.