For Sale $1,450,000
Welcome to 197 Cherry Knob, a mountaintop masterpiece in the prestigious, gated Wolf Laurel community, where luxury and comfort meet in a 5,300 acre natural sanctuary, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, SE Trust Land and the Mars Hill Watershed. This custom-designed retreat offers an open-concept layout with sweeping long-range mountain views from nearly every room. Designed for effortless everyday living, the main level features three spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, providing privacy and refinement for residents and guests alike. The light-filled great room flows onto a full-length deck, ideal for entertaining, dining al fresco, or quiet mornings above the clouds. An elevator connects all levels, leading to a lower-level haven with stylish bar and wine cellar, a second primary suite with lavish ensuite and generous walk-in closet, plus a dedicated office with custom built-ins and full bath. Home offered turn key. Set in Wolf Laurel, residents enjoy a true four-season lifestyle surrounded by cool high-elevation air, protected mountain vistas, and abundant recreation. Optional Village Club membership provides access to the pool, sports courts, pickleball, tennis, playground, outdoor pavilion, stocked trout pond, and event center. Optional Wolf Laurel Country Club membership adds an acclaimed 5-star golf course, 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy 50 miles of internal hiking trails, or step onto the Appalachian Trail from multiple community access points. Be sure to take advantage of the new Hatley Ski Resort with year-round dining at Smoke & Timber and a downhill bike park slated for spring 2026. Everyday conveniences can be found close by in the nearby towns of Mars Hill (15 minutes), Weaverville (25 minutes), Burnsville (20 minutes) Asheville (45 minutes), and Johnson City, TN (45 minutes). Both with regional airports. Come see why they call us the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountain. ***This home is located within The Ridges HOA governance which does not allow short or long term rentals***
Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
| List Price: | $1,450,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 2199 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side |
| MLS Number: | CAR4271284 |
| Subdivision: | Wolf Laurel |
| Style: | Cabin |
| Bathrooms: | 6 |
| Year Built: | 2006 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 11-25-2025 | Relisted | $1,450,000 | $660 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Bald Creek Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
| Bee Log Elementary | 5 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Mars Hill Elementary School | 9 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 197 Cherry Knob Drive, Mars Hill NC | 0 mi | $1,450,000 | days | |
| 646 Overlook Drive, Mars Hill NC | 0.7 mi | $785,000 | days | |
| 148 Pearl Way, Burnsville NC | 0.8 mi | $549,999 | days | |
| 481 Overlook Drive, Mars Hill NC | 0.8 mi | $675,000 | days | |
| 128 Hadleigh Way, Burnsville NC | 0.8 mi | $699,000 | days | |
| 343 Chestnut Village, Mars Hill NC | 0.8 mi | $479,900 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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197 Cherry Knob Drive, Mars Hill NC is a 2199 ft2 on a 1.450 acres Appraisal lot. This is for $1,450,000. This has 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, and was built in 2006.
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