Richly appointed, custom-built home crowns nearly 12 wooded acres bordered by creeks & unspoiled Natl Forest, with Lake Nantahala nearby. Top-quality thruout - from 3 fireplaces to heart pine floors, solid doors and generous moldings. Kick back on covered decks for coffee or cocktails, enjoy breathtaking westward views of the Southern Appalachians. Main Level comprises a 2-story great room anchored by a newly updated kitchen; vaulted tongue-n-groove ceilings; 2 primary en suite bedrooms; laundry room. Upper-level: office and loft space lined with pecky cypress overlooks main level. First level: 12-ft ceilings, den, kitchenette, oversized guest room, bath, abundant storage, spacious garage. Exterior features include: lovely natural landscaping and expansive patio and fireplace area. BONUS: A prime, level building site with water and electric hook-ups for a guest cottage, cabin or studio lies just below the house and out of view. A gorgeous getaway or investment property nestled in the heart of WNC. It's a scenic, pleasant drive to Franklin, Murphy and Bryson City on paved, state-maintained roads. Perched at 3,300 feet, this idyllic Topton estate makes the perfect year round retreat!