Mountain views, spacious living, and an in-town location! This well-built brick and vinyl home is conveniently located within the city limits while offering beautiful surrounding mountain scenery, including views of Mount Jefferson. With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full heated unfinished basement, and an attached 2 car garage, this home offers plenty of space, character, and potential. While the home reflects its original era and is ready for updating, it provides a wonderful opportunity for the new owner to modernize the interior to their own style while building on the home's solid features and spacious layout. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the generous room sizes throughout. The kitchen and dining area features an impressive amount of original custom cabinetry, providing abundant storage and workspace. Whether you appreciate the home's vintage character or envision an updated kitchen, there is plenty of space to make it your own. All appliances convey, including the washer and dryer. The home offers both a comfortable den with built-in cabinetry and a spacious formal living room highlighted by a large picture window that fills the room with natural light while showcasing the mountain surroundings and Mount Jefferson. A beautiful stone fireplace with a woodstove insert creates a warm focal point. The carpeting currently covers original hardwood flooring underneath, offering even more possibilities when updating the interior. The bedroom layout includes a spacious primary bedroom with double closets and a private half bath (underneath the carpet is tile flooring), along with two additional bedrooms offering good closet space. Downstairs, the full unfinished heated basement provides an incredible amount of additional usable space and opportunity. Several areas could be finished or adapted for a family room, recreation area, home gym, hobby room, workshop, or additional living space. The basement also features another brick fireplace with a woodstove insert, and a one-car garage—perfect for storage, projects, or a workshop. Outside, the home sits on a pleasant lawn with mature surroundings and paved access. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from the hospital, shopping, dining, parks, and other local amenities, while still enjoying the beauty of the North Carolina mountains. With some updating and your own personal touches, this spacious home offers an excellent opportunity to create something truly special while preserving the character and features that make it unique.