80 Laurel Canyon Road, Franklin NC 28734

Escape to the mountains in this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, with historically cooler temperatures in the 70s and 80s during summer make it the ideal getaway. Located in a peaceful, unrestricted neighborhood, the home offers flexibility as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or vacation rental. The Main level features a spacious open-concept design with cathedral ceilings, a primary ensuite bedroom with walk-in closet as well as his and her closets, and a guest room with easy access to a separate full bath. A spiral staircase leads to the finished walkout basement, complete with a rec room with wood-burning fireplace, bunk area, laundry room, and 1/2 bath. Outside, enjoy a large flat yard (rare in the mountains) with a fire pit and spacious wraparound open deck with gates. Additional storage includes a 1-car attached garage with workshop area, a large 2-bay metal building, and cute she-shed or workshop with a covered porch. The property is a few minutes' drive from the Cullasaja River, 3+ waterfalls, and outdoor activities, just 20 minutes to downtown Franklin or Lake Glenville's public beach and boat ramps, and 35 minutes to the resort towns of Highlands and Cashiers, NC.