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Experience the pinnacle of sustainable mountain luxury. Tucked away on 6 gently sloping, wooded acres, this spectacular 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom custom wood cabin perfectly balances self-sufficiency with upscale architectural design. Surrounded by a vibrant, mature forest canopy, this private retreat is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, featuring direct access to world class trout fishing on the renowned South Toe River.
The property boasts an exceptional, fully independent infrastructure designed for effortless off-grid living. A solar panel array situated discreetly beside and above the garage handles daily power generation, completely backed by a heavy-duty propane generator for seamless redundancy. Drink in the pure, crisp taste of the mountains with a pristine, gravity-fed spring water system that provides natural water pressure without relying on an electric pump, complemented by a fully permitted private septic system.
Architecturally striking, the cabin features dramatic prow front windows, a soaring timber-framed covered deck, beautiful stone accents, and a massive solid-rock foundation profile that anchors the home into the hillside. Inside, the spacious 3-bed, 3.5-bath layout offers ample room for hosting family or operating a high-end vacation rental. Whether you are casting lines into the crystal-clear South Toe River, relaxing on the expansive elevated deck, or enjoying the warmth of the wood-finished interior, 165 Winding Trail offers a rare lifestyle of absolute freedom, privacy, and natural beauty.
Feature Highlights
Premium Waterfront Location: Immediate access to top-tier trout fishing on the highly coveted South Toe River.
The Land: 6 private, gently sloping acres covered in beautiful mountain hardwoods and mature canopy trees.
Elite Off-Grid Infrastructure:
Pure Water Source: Gravity-fed mountain spring water system supplying crisp water with natural pressure.
Private septic system installed.
The Cabin: Masterfully built post beam construction accented with beautiful stone work cabin featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dramatic vaulted porch overlooking a major bend in the South Toe River giving you panoramic views of the river, skylights, and premium elevated views.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Cooling System:
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace:
- Living Room
- Patio:
- Covered, Rear Porch
- Parking:
- Detached Garage
- Architectural Style:
- Cabin
- Flooring:
- Wood, Tile, Stone, Concrete
- Laundry Features:
- Utility Room
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Solar
- Waterfront Features:
- None
- Window Features:
- Skylight(s)
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Yancey
- City:
- Burnsville
- Street:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 28714
- Street:
- Winding
- Street Number:
- 165
- Street Suffix:
- Trail
- Longitude:
- W83° 49' 3.8''
- Latitude:
- N35° 52' 6.9''
- Directions:
- Follow I-40 E, US-70 E and US-221 N to NC-226 N in McDowell County Follow NC-226 N to US-19E W in Spruce Pine 16 min (10.0 mi) Turn left onto US-19E W 10 min (8.3 mi) Continue on NC-80 S. Drive to Winding Trl Follow Winding Trl past lower houses to property about 1 mile on road
- Elementary School:
- Burnsville
- High School:
- Mountain Heritage
- Middle School:
- East Yancey
- Office Name:
- Black Bear Realty WNC
- Agent Name:
- Shane Kamer
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Wood
- Foundation Details:
- Stone, Slab
- Garage:
- 1
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Other - See Remarks, Rolling Slope, River Front
- Water Body Name:
- South Toe River
- Water Source:
- Spring
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Timothy Johnson
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 67237
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- R04521
- Co List Office Name:
- Black Bear Realty WNC
- List Agent Mls Id:
- R17380
- List Office Mls Id:
- R04521
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(K),USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-01T12:54:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-09-30T22:32:00Z
Residential For Sale
165 Winding Trail, Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4400173
- Price :
- $1,195,000
- View :
- Mountain(s),Water
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 1,520 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1995
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
