About this home
Calling all investors and handy folks!This unique home, formerly the Hitching Post-Old Time General Store in Balsam, is up for sale.Owner envisioned transforming it into an Airbnb but is no longer able to finish the project. Drywall has been removed, making it a blank canvas for your creativity. New electrical installed, ensuring modern safety standards, new roof in 2022.Home has been examined by an engineer, concrete on the basement side has been reinforced, new bracing support added on the creek observation side, support fencing installed in the rear, and a reinforced wall now bolsters the front.The headwaters of Scotts Creek rush out from under the home through a railroad viaduct. Hardwood floors remain in the living room, most of the other flooring is bare. Entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is just to the west of the home, offering easy access to one of the most scenic routes in America.Home is being sold as-is, offering a fantastic opportunity for those who can see its potential.
Interior
Kitchen & Appliances
- None
Basement
- Unfinished Walk-Out Basement
Stories
- One and One Half
Outdoor
Lot Features
- Creek Front
Elevation
- 3,000 ft elevation
Road & Access
- Road Surface: Gravel & Paved ยท Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Water Source
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Installed
Construction
Construction Materials
- Block & Wood
Roof
- Metal
Foundation
- Basement
Architectural Style
- Other
Parking
Parking Features
- Other - See Remarks
Schools
Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
Unspecified
Contact Agent
Puma Realty Expert
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Listed by Christy Mitchell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Rlty
843-409-1006
Last updated: August 07, 2025 12:49