4545 Walnut Ridge Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645

MOUNTAIN GREENERY & VIEWS!!! Discover an exceptional woodland retreat at 4545 Walnut Ridge Drive! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled on 6.17 serene acres in The Coves Mountain River Club. Warm architectural details and expansive outdoor living spaces invite you to embrace the mountain lifestyle. At the heart of the home, a stunning stacked-stone fireplace rises toward vaulted wood ceilings, creating an impressive great room filled with warmth and character. Tall windows and glass doors welcome abundant natural light and frame the surrounding woodland, bringing the beauty of nature into everyday living. The kitchen features richly grained wood cabinetry, ample storage, double wall ovens, with an adjoining dining area ready for everyday meals or entertaining. A window-filled office offers an inspiring place to work or unwind, while the spacious primary bedroom opens directly onto the expansive rear deck. The bathroom adds a relaxing touch with dual vanities and a jetted soaking tub beneath a glass-block window. Stretching across the rear of the home, the elevated deck provides room for outdoor dining, morning coffee, and enjoying the wooded surroundings. An attached two-car garage, generous gravel parking area, and established landscaping complete this distinctive property. Experience the warmth, character, and connection to nature that make this home stand out. This home provides an exceptional opportunity to embrace mountain living at this 3,200-acre gated community spanning five miles of the Johns River in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Adventure begins close to home, with miles of community trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and UTV exploration. River access points invite you to launch a kayak, cast a line, enjoy a picnic, or gather around a stone fire pit. At the heart of the community experience is Pisgah Lodge, a spectacular post-and-beam clubhouse perched on one of The Coves’ highest peaks. Take in sweeping, 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge, South, and Brushy Mountains from its porches and overlooks. Enjoy the saline pool, fitness center, locker rooms, full kitchen, lending library, pool table, and inviting fireside gathering spaces. Grow your own produce in the community garden or connect with neighbors in the cooperative vineyard. Wyatt’s Landing adds pickleball, shuffleboard, a putting green, and a picnic pavilion, while two equestrian centers and a dog park offer even more ways to enjoy the outdoors. A full calendar of events and more than 30 clubs make it easy to pursue your interests and build connections. With Pisgah National Forest and the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area nearby, the possibilities for exploration extend well beyond the gates. Access to Lenoir, Blowing Rock, Morganton, and the Blue Ridge Parkway puts mountain towns, dining, and scenic drives within reach. Whether you envision a full-time residence or a second-home escape, this is an exciting opportunity to enjoy a community where outdoor adventure, remarkable amenities, and mountain scenery come together.