Tucked away on a quiet lane with golf cart access to the adjoining Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only & will include a 'special Howerdd 30% discount' off initiation fee), this home captures the essence of mountain living. Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available but optional. Located within Fairway Hamlets-a small enclave of single-family homes inside a private gated setting-this property offers a peaceful yet highly accessible location. A level circular driveway provides ample parking and easy access, complemented by a two-car garage plus a separate golf cart garage. The inviting rocking chair front porch overlooks a tranquil community pond, creating a welcoming first impression. Ideal for entertaining, the great room includes a spacious dining area and features board and batten walls, a soaring cathedral ceiling with recessed lighting, and a striking stone wood-burning fireplace with gas starter. The efficient kitchen includes a pantry and the laundry room. A light-filled sunroom with skylights opens onto a covered Carolina porch with a cathedral wood ceiling, remote-operated blinds, skylights, and its own outdoor fireplace-perfect for enjoying cool mountain evenings. A large open deck with built-in seating further enhances the home's outdoor living and entertaining spaces. The main level offers a well-appointed primary suite complete with its own fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, and a bath featuring a jetted tub and separate shower. Two additional ensuite guest bedrooms are also located on the main level, one with its own private exterior entrance. Both the primary suite and one guest suite include jetted tubs and separate showers. The unfinished full basement provides exceptional flexibility, with three rooms featuring concrete floors, block walls, and built-in shelving-ideal for storage, a workshop, or future expansion. Additional features include an alarm system, whole-house generator, and two large new hot water heaters. Offered unfurnished, this home presents an excellent opportunity as a full-time residence or mountain retreat and ideally located adjacent to the Country Club's croquet courts and clubhouse. $42k credit at closing for a new roof.