Country living at it's best! Just a 5 minute drive to downtown Rutherfordton, voted NC Small Town of the Year! 1948 classic situated on 3 usable acres offers a blend of original farmhouse-style charm with stylish renovation and newer updates completed in 2020. Wood laminate flooring, wood plank ceilings w/crown, ceilings are 10' on the main level, rooms feature tall baseboards with wide window and door trim. Main bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs with a freestanding soaking tub overlooking a private backyard. Two bedrooms on the main level offer convenience for guests and flexibility for a home office. Updated kitchen with white cabinetry and subway tile backsplash and custom wood countertops leads to a covered rear porch overlooking a private back yard complete with peace and quiet except for the sound of the creek. Beside the creek, enjoy solitude or good times with friends and family encompassed w/nature, shade, dappled sunlight and starry nighttime skies. STR's allowed.