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A Stay and Play Chalet
Written By: Wiley Sloan | Issue: 2015/12 - December
Do you remember as a child rushing down the stairs on Christmas morning to see what Santa had brought you? Along with the gifts that you had told Santa about, there’d be a couple of surprises that made your eyes twinkle with delight.
This month’s Home of Distinction is a surprise – not one of the larger, estate homes of our area but a smaller chalet nestled in the woods, just a short five minutes from downtown Highlands.
The front porch overlooks rock steps that meander down the gently-sloping hillside through a garden filled with native plants to guest parking below. Through the frosty mist of a winter morning you can see the mountain ranges of South Carolina in the distance. Glowing embers in the fireplace that’s shared by Living Room and Master Suite chases away the chill of a winter morning as the invigorating aroma of coffee nudges you awake. Shards of sunlight slither across barren limbs to tip-toe across the home’s hardwood floors.
Your guests are stirring slowly this morning, too. Dinner was a blast as team rivalries sparred around the dining table. With only six people, could there be no common team favorite? The howls of laughter still reverberate up to the Loft Bedroom at the top of the spiral staircase. The compact kitchen with its tile backsplash covering one wall turns out some surprisingly inventive meals.
Highlands’ temperate weather finds you on the home’s screen porch and patio much of the year. Throw something on the grill as you discuss the topic of the day “out back.” Mountain vistas in the distance may cause your friends to lose focus of the conversation.
Whether here for a short weekend or a longer escape from the hub-bub of the city, this three bedroom, two bath chalet is the perfect abode. There’s a lot of pizazz packed into this small package. A breeze to maintain, it welcomes you after a day of mountain adventure. Cozy, filled with charm; ample without being overly burdensome, this chalet is the perfect home for people of all ages – the young couple starting out, the empty nester, or the couple who seeks a hide-a-way. Priced at less than $169,000 including furnishings, this home won’t last long. Contact Tammy Mobley at Highlands NC Realty at (828) 524-5420 or e-mail her at [email protected] for more information.
