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Property Description

Some homes are built to fit neatly into a category. This one was built to be remembered. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of Western North Carolina, this remarkable three-bedroom log home is for the buyer who has always dreamed of owning a true mountain cabin only on a much grander scale. Rich wood, massive hand-hewn beams, stonework and a striking central fireplace give the home its authentic character, while walls of windows frame the surrounding mountains and bring the landscape into nearly every gathering space. From the front porch, the ever-present view of Big Bald Mountain becomes part of daily life, changing with the light, weather and seasons.

The expansive, multi-level floor plan offers an extraordinary amount of room for family and friends. The main level features generous living, dining and kitchen areas that flow together for entertaining, plus a pantry and access to an approximately 44-foot-long deck. Upstairs, the private bedroom spaces are complemented by a dedicated office, multiple bathrooms, a balcony and dramatic overlooks into the living areas below. The lower level feels like a destination of its own, with a large family room centered around a second fireplace, a game room, laundry, utility rooms, and additional flexible spaces for hobbies, recreation or spillover guests.

Outside, covered porches, open decks, stone terraces and expansive acreage create a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by hardwood forest and long range mountain scenery. It feels wonderfully removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it is only approximately five minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering winter skiing, year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber and a summertime downhill bike park scheduled to open in August 2026. Wolf Laurel’s acclaimed high elevation golf course is also nearby, along with Mars Hill, Burnsville and convenient access to Interstate 26. Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport near Johnson City, Tennessee, are each approximately 45 minutes away.

This is not an ordinary cabin and it is not meant for an ordinary buyer. It is a home for large gatherings, long weekends that turn into entire seasons, quiet mornings overlooking Big Bald and evenings spent around the fire. For someone who has always imagined owning a substantial, authentic mountain retreat with room for everyone, this may be the place where that dream finally takes shape.

Features
Heating System:
Propane
Cooling System:
None
Basement:
Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished, Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
Fireplace:
Great Room, Family Room
Patio:
Covered, Porch, Deck
Parking:
Driveway
Architectural Style:
Post and Beam, Rustic
Exterior Features:
Fire Pit
Flooring:
Wood
Laundry Features:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Sewer:
Septic Installed
Utilities:
Cable Available
Waterfront Features:
None
Appliances
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Address Map
Country:
US
State:
NC
County:
Madison
City:
Mars Hill
Street:
Wolfs Crossing
Zipcode:
28754
Street:
Black Bear
Street Number:
1185 & 1115
Street Suffix:
Drive
Longitude:
W83° 27' 35.9''
Latitude:
N35° 56' 19.3''
Directions:
AWD required.
Zoning:
R
Neighborhood
Elementary School:
Mars Hill
High School:
Madison
Middle School:
Madison
MLS Addon
Office Name:
RE/MAX Executive
Agent Name:
Carrie Lee Hoffman
TaxAnnualAmount:
$0
TaxAssessedValue:
$0
AssociationFee:
$0
Additional Information
Accessibility Features:
Two or More Access Exits
Construction Materials:
Stone, Log
Foundation Details:
Basement, Slab
Levels:
Tri-Level
Lot Features:
Green Area, Wooded, Private, Sloped, Views, Hilly, Cleared
Video Url:
https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/3c3c4cb6-9d3b-4bd6-b2d0-3d8cc1114880?initialViewType=pano
Virtual Tour:
https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/3c3c4cb6-9d3b-4bd6-b2d0-3d8cc1114880?initialViewType=pano
Water Source:
Well
Financial
Association Fee:
2200
Association Fee Frequency:
Annually
Association Yn:
1
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id:
74908
List Office Mls Id:
NCM33350
Listing Term:
Cash,Conventional
Mls Status:
Active
Modification Timestamp:
2026-09-18T20:43:05Z
Originating System Name:
Canopy
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Status Change Timestamp:
2026-07-25T03:29:32Z

Residential For Sale

1185 Black Bear Drive, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754

3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
4,616 Sqft
$990,000
Listing ID #4406923
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
4406923
Price :
$990,000
View :
Long Range,Mountain(s)
Bedrooms :
3
Bathrooms :
4
Half Bathrooms :
1
Square Footage :
4,616 Sqft
Year Built :
2009
Status :
Active
Full Bathrooms :
3
Property Sub Type :
Single Family Residence
Roof:
Architectural Shingle
Agent info
Contact Agent
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