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Hot Springs · Hot Springs, NC

85 Lady Slipper Trail

Hot Springs, NC · 1,181 sqft

$420,000

  • 2Beds
  • 1.5Baths
  • 1,181SqFt
  • 2017Year
  • 1Days on market

About this home

Escape to your ultimate mountain sanctuary at The Preserve at Elk Knob (TPEK)! Tucked away on Lady Slipper Trail, this pristine 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom cabin retreat sits on a beautiful 1.09-acre wooded lot (Lot 10). Best of all, the sale includes the adjacent, separate 1-acre Lot 11. Because a section of the protected community common area sits directly between the two lots, you have a permanent, natural buffer built right into the landscape that can never be subdivided or built upon. This multi-lot package provides a wonderful layout for a future family compound or a separate guest cabin on Lot 11, giving you excellent flexibility and your own personal green space.

Built in 2017, the cabin seamlessly balances rustic mountain beauty with low-maintenance, high-quality engineering. The exterior is wrapped in premium, durable cement fiber siding and topped with a long-lasting metal roof, all anchored by a magnificent rock chimney. Inside, soaring natural pine ceilings and a bright, open-concept layout flow effortlessly out to an expansive deck - perfect for taking in the quiet wooded surroundings. The upper level features a fantastic, loft space that can comfortably sleep 4+ guests, making the home feel incredibly spacious. Engineered to last, the home boasts ultra-sturdy 6" stud wall construction and a full, unfinished basement—a clean slate ready for a workshop, gear storage, or future finished living space. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a premier mountain escape near Hot Springs, this property offers unmatched quality, compound flexibility, and world-class hiking right at your doorstep.

Outdoor lovers will find this location unbeatable: you are just a short drive from Max Patch, one of the most iconic and breathtaking destinations on the Appalachian Trail, famed for its stunning 360-degree panoramic mountain views. Even better, you can lace up your boots and reach the Max Patch trail system directly from the TPEK property in less than a 1-hour hike!

The community itself offers a sprawling, low-density feel, stretching across 83 majestic acres with only 23 private lots total. With 57 acres strictly dedicated to protected common areas, the neighborhood maintains a vast, quiet, and tranquil atmosphere where you can enjoy private access to pristine forests, rolling meadows, ponds, and community orchards. Schedule your tour today! Short-term rentals are not allowed.

Property details

Beds
2
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,181
Lot
Year built
2017
Type
Single Family
Days on market
1
Style
Cabin
Heating
Baseboard, Wood Stove
Cooling
None
Foundation
Basement
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl
HOA dues
$900 / yr

Features

  • Fire Pit

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly payment

Includes P&I, tax, insurance, HOA

$3,166/ month

Principal & interest
$2,601
Property tax (~1.05%)
$367
Homeowners insurance
$122
HOA dues
$75

Down payment

$21,000 down · $399,000 financed

Income to qualify (28% rule)

~$135,693 / year household

A rough rule — actual qualification depends on your full debt picture, credit, and the lender. John can introduce you to lenders he trusts.

Numbers are a directional estimate. Actual monthly cost varies by lender, credit, taxes assessed at closing, and insurance carrier. This is not a loan offer or pre-approval.

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