165 Winding Trail, Burnsville, NC
$1,195,000 · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths · 1,520 sq ft · built 1995
Listing courtesy of Black Bear Realty WNC (Shane Kamer). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
BACK ON THE MARKET!!!! 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.
Price in context
- Asking $786 per square foot.
- That is 79% above the $439 median across 29 active $1.5M+ homes in Burnsville.
- 25th highest asking price of 29 active $1.5M+ homes in Burnsville.
- 25th largest by living area of the 25 with a recorded size.
- No price changes since it was listed.
- 45 days on the market, listed 2026-07-02.
- County tax assessment $549,000; the asking price is 2.18× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: None, Yancey County, ZIP 28714.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Burnsville
- Middle: East Yancey
- High: Mountain Heritage
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Cabin
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Wood
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Flooring
- Concrete, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Parking
- Detached Garage
- Waterfront
- None
- View
- Mountain(s), Water
- Lot
- Private, River Front, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
- County
- Yancey
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See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.