Aviator’s Paradise: Contemporary Luxury with Blue Ridge Views-Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind estate where architectural elegance meets ultimate utility. Nestled on 14.5 private acres with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this contemporary cedar-sided home offers a lifestyle of unparalleled freedom and sophistication. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, the home features a stunning open great room defined by soaring cathedral ceilings and an abundance of natural light. At the heart of the main level sits a magnificent floor-to-ceiling, double-sided stone wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and dramatic focal point for both relaxing and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island with dedicated seating,gas cooktop and double wall ovens with a seamless flow into a bright breakfast area. Modern LVP flooring runs throughout the home, leading from the cozy den to a main level bedroom, bath and laundry. Upstairs you’ll find a primary suite with a private ensuite bath, additional bedroom and don’t miss the ladder to the “Tower”. There is also a large enclosed unheated area on main level—perfect for pet enthusiasts or additional storage. The unfinished basement and garage area also has a unique walk-in gun safe room and private shooting range. This property is a sanctuary for hobbyists and nature lovers alike. The 14.5-acre expanse also includes fenced acreage ready for animals, a dedicated vegetable garden space, and complete privacy. The crown jewel for aviation enthusiasts is the massive 13,000 square foot airplane hangar, shop and storage area. This facility provides direct access to Marion’s Shifflet Field, allowing you to taxi directly from your property onto the 3,400-foot grass strip runway. Whether you are an avid pilot, a collector, or someone seeking a private mountain retreat with room to breathe, this property offers a rare combination of luxury, land, and literal flight at your doorstep.
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| Price: | 725000 |
| Address: | 2590 Airport Road |
| City: | Marion |
| County: | McDowell |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Zip Code: | 28752 |
| Subdivision: | none |
| MLS: | 4352042 |
| Year Built: | 1992 |
| Square Feet: | 3,595 |
| Acres: | 14.52 |
| Lot Square Feet: | 14.52 acres |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms: | 2 |
| roof: | Fiberglass |
| sewer: | Septic Installed |
| heating: | Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump |
| basement: | Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished |
| flooring: | Vinyl |
| assumable: | No |
| elevation: | 1000 |
| roomCount: | 11 |
| appliances: | Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Trash Compactor, Wall Oven, Washer |
| basementYN: | yes |
| highSchool: | McDowell |
| bedroomMain: | 1 |
| carSqFtMain: | 2227 |
| lotFeatures: | Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Pasture, Private, Runway Lot, Wooded |
| waterSource: | Well |
| bedroomUpper: | 2 |
| carAuctionYN: | no |
| carSqFtUpper: | 1368 |
| ccrSubjectTo: | No |
| doorFeatures: | Insulated Door(s) |
| fullBathMain: | 1 |
| halfBathMain: | 1 |
| lotSizeUnits: | Acres |
| fullBathUpper: | 1 |
| openParkingYN: | no |
| horseAmenities: | Horses Allowed, Pasture |
| carHoaSubjectTo: | None |
| cityTaxesPaidTo: | No City Taxes Paid |
| laundryFeatures: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup |
| parkingFeatures: | Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop |
| roadSurfaceType: | Concrete, Gravel, Paved |
| carDeedReference: | 928-614 |
| carPlatBookSlide: | 9/66 |
| elementarySchool: | Marion |
| exteriorFeatures: | Other - See Remarks |
| halfBathBasement: | 1 |
| interiorFeatures: | Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry |
| taxAssessedValue: | 462480 |
| communityFeatures: | Airport/Runway |
| fireplaceFeatures: | Den, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| foundationDetails: | Basement |
| listingOfficeName: | Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James |
| mainLevelGarageYN: | no |
| newConstructionYN: | no |
| roadResponsibility: | Publicly Maintained Road |
| waterfrontFeatures: | None |
| carConstructionType: | Site Built |
| carHoaSubjectToDues: | No |
| carSqFtUnheatedMain: | 742 |
| zoningSpecification: | R |
| allowedUseCaseGroups: | IDX |
| carSqFtUnheatedTotal: | 2965 |
| middleOrJuniorSchool: | West McDowell |
| sqFtTotalPropertyHla: | 3595 |
| constructionMaterials: | Stone, Wood |
| attributionTypeListing: | List Agent Email |
| carSqFtUnheatedBasement: | 2223 |
| specialListingConditions: | None |
| carPlatReferenceSectionPages: | 9/66 |
| carProposedSpecialAssessmentYN: | no |
