120 Gage Branch is a place designed for peace. This furnished rental invites you to leave the noise behind and settle into a more intentional pace. It is a true Appalachian sanctuary a homestead where the landscape is natural and vast, the infrastructure is reliable, and the atmosphere is pure ease. THE SETTING: RELAXING MOUNTAIN RETREAT This is a home for those who value the sound of the water, the lack of traffic, and the deep quiet of the mountains. Frontage Creek: Stretching along the full front of the property, the creek is a constant, soothing companion. A private sitting platform by the water is your dedicated spot for morning coffee, evening reflection, or backyard camping with the kids. The Land: A full acre of privacy featuring a fenced yard, a garden enclosure, and an established berry patch. From the covered front porch, you can watch the deer graze on the undeveloped land across the road. The Atmosphere: Very low light pollution and a serene neighborhood where neighbors are friendly but respect the silence. THE HOME: BUILT FOR COMFORT & CLARITY Inside, the house is bright and open a high-functioning retreat that supports your life instead of complicating it. Move-In Ready: The living area features warm hardwoods and comes furnished with a new 50" Smart TV, comfortable couches, a coffee table, and a linen cabinet. The Ritual of Home: End your day in a deep, cast-iron clawfoot-style tub with a premium rainfall showerhead a spa-like experience in the heart of the mountains. Flexible Living: Two comfortable bedrooms plus a dedicated office, perfect for a high-productivity workspace or a quiet creative studio. Seamless Modernity: High-speed fiber optic internet and energy-efficient mini-splits ensure you stay connected and comfortable without the typical "mountain headaches." THE REGIONAL REACH While you are nestled in the stillness of Mitchell County, you are perfectly positioned to access the best of the Blue Ridge when the world calls: The Hour Radius: Asheville, Boone, and Johnson City are all roughly an hour's drive away close enough for a daily commute, specialized healthcare, or a night of world-class dining. Outdoor Access: Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail for when you want to disappear into the woods. THE DETAILS Lease: 6-month initial term (transitioning to month-to-month). Pets: Up to two dogs welcome with deposit (No cats due to owner allergy). Reliability: Large mudroom with washer/dryer, extra standing freezer, and a whole-home backup generator for total peace of mind. Come home to a serene mountain homestead that invites you to exhale and be at ease. Apply today & schedule a walkthrough. This beautiful little home in Bakersville is a comfortable two bedroom one bath with an additional separate office space that can be used as a third bedroom. A creek runs along the front of the property and the home sits in a very quiet neighborhood. Enjoy evening, sitting on the front porch, listening to the creek and watching the deer on the undeveloped property opposite the house. Hardwood floors throughout the living spaces and main bedroom. Carpet in the back two bedrooms and tile in the kitchen and bathroom. A large mudroom with extensive storage and included washer & dryer. Ample storage in the kitchen and built-ins throughout the home. The rental is being offered partially furnished. Basic kitchen goods, dining table, and chairs, couches, coffee table, and end tables, office, desk and chair, one bed and bed frame, one bureau, three bookshelves, two pantry cabinets. If the renter is in need of additional furnishings, the landlord may be able to assist. The property owner does run a nonprofit organization in the community and stores property of that organization in a shed building on the land. The tenant will have exclusive access to the house, front yard and backyard with clothing line - as well as a steep hill behind the property which amounts to you about half an acre in total. There is a lovely fish pond directly next door, access to which may also be able to be arranged. The landlord retains access to the remainder of the property, the other half acre, delineated by the storage shed. The driveway is exclusive to the tenant use, with the exception if the landlord is needing to move large property out of the shed, but Landlord access would be arranged in writing ahead of time. Cats are not allowed due to severe allergies of the property owner. Up to two dogs are permissible with pet deposit and monthly pet rent. This is an absolutely no smoking home and failure to comply with pet policy or smoke in the home will result in violation of the lease.
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