9295 White Oak Rd., Waynesville, NC 28785

Far from the madding crowd, among nature's finest woodlands stands a chalet with wrap around deck to enjoy winter views of the Pisgah National Forest and Waterville Lake. This unique retreat boasts a dumb waiter, Jacuzzi and bidet. If the three floors prove daunting, there's always the newly refurbished elevator. An abundance of light bathes the open floor plan as well as the loft with seven 45" x 70" double-pane windows. A soapstone wood burning stove sits on a stacked stone hearth as a cozy addition to the central heating system. If you have furbabies, then they'll be protected by a fenced-in enclosure. The orchard provides a fruitful breakfast in the warm months compliments of six blueberry bushes and raspberries. Trees are plump with plums, peaches, and apples. If vino appeals, there's grapes to be plucked in the arbor. This serene, mountain sanctuary makes a perfect summer getaway or primary residence in the world's oldest mountain range.