This historic 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom century home built in 1880, situated on 2.2 serene acres in Waynesville, NC’s sought-after Jonathan Creek area. This log-style home reflects rustic charm combined with potential, featuring a spring-fed pond, creek, and open land ideal for gardening or animals. The property includes a 3-car garage with over 400 sq ft of additional storage and a barn for versatile uses. Although it requires some updates, it remains an exceptional opportunity for a peaceful retreat. The home is listed for $315,000 and is sold as-is under court order, with no repairs by the seller.
House Exterior and Driveway
A gravel driveway curves gently around the green lawn, leading to a charming log cabin-style home. The house exterior is constructed with horizontal wooden logs, stained in a warm, natural brown tone. Deep blue-green window trim adds contrast and complements the lush greenery surrounding the property. Various shrubs and flowering bushes, including bright pink blossoms, frame the house and add vibrant color. Tall, dense trees envelop the scene, providing a sense of privacy and tranquility. The sky is overcast, casting soft, diffused light that enhances the natural tones of this rustic setting.
Rustic Barn Exterior
A weathered wooden barn with a gabled metal roof sits amid a lush, green clearing surrounded by dense trees. The barn’s exterior wood shows natural aging, adding a rustic charm with dark and light patches. One large open doorway is visible, flanked by a smaller entrance under a lean-to roof extension on the left side. A wooden frame and some old farm equipment rest near the barn, blending with the rural setting. The vibrant grass foreground contrasts with the natural earth tones of the structure, evoking a peaceful, pastoral atmosphere typical of historic countryside properties.
Detached Three-Car Garage
A gravel driveway leads up to a detached three-car garage with wooden exterior siding painted in warm brown tones, framed by dark green trim around each garage door. Each door is a paneled design in matching brown, maintaining a cohesive rustic aesthetic. Flanking the middle and right garage doors are outdoor wall-mounted lantern-style lights adding a traditional touch. Surrounding the garage are lush, mature green trees and bushes, creating a natural, serene environment. The simple gabled roof is covered with dark shingles, contrasting against the vibrant greenery, enhancing the classic and functional rural charm.
Front Porch
A spacious wooden front porch with natural log walls and an exposed beam ceiling. The floorboards are aged, lending rustic charm, and a green-blue painted door and window shutters add color contrast while maintaining a country cabin feel. A hanging lantern-style light fixture is mounted on the log wall beside the door. The porch railing is sturdy with vertical wooden spindles, partially enclosing the space. Lush greenery outside suggests a peaceful, wooded setting. Small decorative tree-shaped cutouts on the shutters add a quaint, woodland touch to the classic American log home aesthetic.
Property Aerial View
A green, wooded landscape envelops a long, narrow property outlined in white. At the center is a residence with a dark roof, surrounded by mature trees and a mixture of open grass areas and dense forest. A rustic barn or old shed stands further back in the property, near a small clearing. Several dirt roads or pathways connect various parts of the land, including neighboring homes and open pasture. The terrain gently slopes into rolling hills, creating a peaceful, rural setting. The surrounding area showcases a mix of thick woods and patches of open fields, evoking a pastoral, country ambiance.
Back Porch Deck
Spacious wooden deck extends along the back of a rustic log cabin-style house adorned with horizontal natural wood logs. The deck surface is made of weathered wooden planks, complementing the earthy tone of the house’s wood. A small bar with green painted wooden panels and tile edges is sheltered by a slatted pergola roof supported by thick rough-hewn posts. A white door punctuates the wooden wall, while a window with a dark green frame provides outdoor views. The deck is bordered by wooden railings and overlooks lush green trees and foliage, creating a serene outdoor retreat ambiance.
Small Blue Room
The room is modest in size with walls painted a bright turquoise blue laid out in a diagonal wood panel pattern. The floor consists of light, worn wooden planks that suggest age and extensive use. A ceiling fan with old-fashioned wooden blades and three lights hangs centrally from a textured, white ceiling. A small, upholstered loveseat in muted gray-green tones sits against one wall, accented by two larger patterned cushions. Two doorways and a closet are framed with darker brown trim, contrasting with the blue walls. Natural light enters from an adjacent space, illuminating the simple yet retro charm of the room.
Bedroom Interior
Muted beige and pink tones dominate the walls, with beadboard paneling adding texture. A ceiling fan with wooden blades centers the white textured ceiling. The flooring consists of worn, painted wooden planks, enhancing the room’s rustic, historic feel. A simple bed with a dark blanket and intricately patterned throw occupies one corner beneath a black-trimmed window with blinds, allowing natural light. Two closets with pale pink doors open to reveal storage. A beige door leads to another room lined with vertical wood paneling. The overall aesthetic blends vintage charm with modest, lived-in comfort.
Closet Storage Area
Wood-framed window allows natural light to brighten the modest closet space. Textured, off-white plaster walls complement the warm tone of the natural wood baseboards and window trim, creating a cozy rustic feel. The room contains multiple white wire shelves affixed to the walls and suspended from the ceiling for versatile storage. A matching wood floor with a natural grain pattern enhances the classic, clean aesthetic, providing a foundation that ties together modern organizational features with traditional construction elements. The ceiling slopes downward, indicating the closet may be under a roofline, adding architectural interest to the compact room.
Basement Room with Bathroom
Sloped wood paneling in a warm honey tone lines the walls, highlighting natural knots for a rustic, vintage ambiance. The ceiling consists of patterned square tiles painted white, contrasting subtly against the warm tone of the wood walls. The flooring is painted plank wood in a distressed white finish, maintaining an aged and well-worn character. A small, slightly elevated bathroom area featuring white tile is visible through a wooden framed opening, illuminated warmly by a wall sconce and oval mirror above the pedestal sink. A simple rectangular window and doorway open into an adjacent room with similar wood finishes, filling the space with natural light and outdoor views. The room’s unfinished, utilitarian charm suggests a flexible space for storage, recreation, or renovation potential.
Bathroom Details
Compact bathroom with a simple layout includes a standard white toilet, a shower area concealed by a light gray textured curtain, and a small vanity with a unique pebble stone countertop. Above the sink, a rectangular mirror framed in a muted brown ornate frame reflects a room with wooden paneling. The cabinetry above the toilet is a warm honey-colored wood with classic paneling and round silver knobs. The walls are painted in a beige tone that contrasts softly with the white tiled floor. The space appears dated but functional, with evident signs of wear.
Utility Room View
Wood paneling covers the walls in a warm, rich honey tone with natural knots and diagonal placement for visual interest. The floor is finished with a light, natural-looking wood laminate that complements the walls. A single window with white blinds allows natural light to enter the room. On the right, two open doorways reveal adjacent spaces: one shows a tiled bathroom with a shower and gray curtain, the other leads to a utility area with a large blue water heater, shelving, and a vacuum cleaner. The ceiling is covered with a patterned white tile, slightly aged in appearance, and a bright central light fixture provides illumination.
Rustic Living Room
Exposed wooden beams and paneled walls in rich honey tones create a warm and rustic ambiance. The vaulted ceiling, highlighted by sturdy timber rafters, adds spaciousness. A large stone fireplace with a thick wooden mantel dominates one wall, enhancing the cozy, cabin-like feel. There are two windows that allow natural light to illuminate the polished hardwood floor. A muted red door contrasts with the wood surroundings, while an adjacent nook with a carpeted floor area and shuttered windows suggests a sunroom or reading nook. Track lighting and a ceiling fan with wooden blades provide modern functionality.
Kitchen with Island Seating
Wood planks cover the floor and ceiling, displaying a rustic charm. The kitchen island, with its thick wooden edge and white base, is surrounded by dark wooden chairs, creating a warm gathering spot. Off-white cabinetry lines the walls, paired with a wooden countertop and a distressed wood backsplash adding texture and an aged appeal. Three pendant lights hang over the island, featuring dark blue shades that contrast nicely with the lighter tones. The walls have diagonal paneling painted in muted gray, adding subtle character to the overall vintage, farmhouse style kitchen.
Rustic Kitchen Island
Wooden plank ceilings and wide plank hardwood floors give a rustic, historic charm to the kitchen. Pale cream cabinetry with simple black hardware lines the walls, contrasting with a warm, textured wood backsplash that echoes the flooring’s natural tones. Centered in the room, a white island with a thick wooden countertop functions as a cozy breakfast bar, surrounded by dark wooden chairs that complement the flooring. Three pendant lights with dark shades hang above the island, providing focused illumination. The large window above the sink invites natural light, balancing the earthy color scheme and creating an inviting atmosphere.
Rustic Sunroom Entrance
Wood-paneled walls combine horizontally arranged dark reclaimed planks with a lower section painted green, exhibiting wear and peeling paint that hints at age. The natural wood ceiling contrasts with a central vintage light and a prominent old metal stove pipe vent extending downward. The floor shows aged hardwood with a worn patch at the center, adding character. A wide doorway with a step leads to an adjoining room, where lighter, white diagonal wood panels and a wall-mounted heater are visible. This space conveys a cozy, rustic aesthetic with historical charm and patina.
Listing Agent: Matthew Johnson of Keller Williams Great Smokies via Zillow