Experience casual mountain luxury and the Blue Ridge lifestyle in The Coves Mountain River Club. Set on 8+ beautiful acres along a quiet cul-de-sac, this thoughtfully appointed home is surrounded by mature trees that create a wonderful sense of privacy while opening to long-range mountain views. Its location within The Coves places you convenient to both Pisgah Mountain Lodge and the riverside amenities. Enjoy it as a full-time residence, retirement retreat or vacation home, while underground high-speed fiber-optic internet provides the connectivity today's remote professionals need to work from the mountains. Designed for comfortable main-level living, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a dedicated office, with the primary suite and main living areas on the first floor accented by beautiful hickory hardwood floors. The great room captures the warmth and character of a mountain home with soaring tongue-and-groove cedar wood ceilings and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace with remote-start gas logs. Expansive glass sliding doors frame the natural surroundings, fill the room with light and create a seamless connection to the deck, mountain views and outdoor living spaces. The beautifully appointed kitchen features quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, an oversized island with additional storage, walk-in pantry, custom tile backsplash and GE Café appliances including gas range, hood, oven and refrigerator. A built-in Miele coffee maker makes mountain mornings even sweeter, brew a cappuccino and step onto the deck to enjoy the views, birds and thoughtfully planted landscape. The main-level primary suite is a private retreat of its own, offering mountain views and direct access to the deck for quiet mornings or evenings beneath the stars. A charming window bench creates a cozy spot to relax with a book or simply enjoy the scenery. The primary bath features heated floors, while remote-controlled blinds add convenience and comfort. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Additional features include a whole-house Generac generator, tankless water heater, whole-home water filtration system and oversized 2-car garage. Outside, relax in the saltwater hot tub surrounded by the peaceful mountain setting. Life at The Coves extends well beyond your front door. This gated Blue Ridge community stretches along 5 miles of the Johns River and borders Pisgah National Forest. Spend mornings hiking, afternoons beside the river or pool, and evenings watching the sunset from Pisgah Mountain Lodge. Amenities include the lodge with fitness center, pool and hot tub; Riverside Pavilion and river access; Wyatt's Landing with pickleball and recreation; community garden and vineyard; dog park; equestrian facilities; and miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and UTV adventures. An active calendar of clubs and social activities provides opportunities to connect with neighbors, while The Coves' Dark Sky setting offers spectacular stargazing. Convenient to downtown Lenoir and approximately 30 minutes from Blowing Rock, Morganton and Hickory, this property combines the privacy of an 8+ acre mountain retreat with community amenities, high-speed connectivity and easy access to Western North Carolina destinations.