343 Turkey Run Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694

$355,000

At the end of a quiet road where the pavement, schedules, and noise of the modern world seem to fade away, you'll find a place that feels as though it was plucked from the pages of a mountain storybook. Nestled among towering trees in the Appalachian Mountains, this authentic log cabin… Read More offers a rare combination of seclusion, history, and timeless charm. Here, mornings begin with birdsong drifting through the forest, afternoons unfold beneath a canopy of green, and evenings are best spent watching firelight dance across hand-hewn logs that have already witnessed a century of history. Originally constructed from 100-year-old logs brought from Pennsylvania, this remarkable cabin carries a sense of character that simply cannot be recreated. Every beam and wall tells a story. A thoughtfully added addition provides additional living space while preserving the home's rustic mountain spirit. Inside, warm wood floors flow throughout much of the home, complemented by a cozy stone wood-burning fireplace and a vintage King wood stove that seem perfectly at home in this woodland retreat. Offered mostly furnished, the cabin is ready for its next chapter, whether as your full-time residence, weekend getaway, investment property, or family mountain haven. In other words, it's ready for YOU! Step onto the expansive front deck and leave the world behind. Sip coffee as the morning mist drifts through the trees. Spend quiet afternoons with a favorite book. Gather with family beneath a sky full of stars. The surrounding forest provides a backdrop of peace and privacy that seems increasingly difficult to find nowadays. Above, the loft level offers a second full bathroom and has traditionally served as a bedroom, though it could just as easily become an artist's studio, writer's retreat, home office, library, or cozy den. The space is yours to imagine. A charming--yet utilitarian--storage shed is nestled a few feet into the woods and is currently used a a workshop. But it could certainly be repurposed to your heart's content. Despite its wonderfully secluded setting on a private dead-end road with little traffic, you're less than 10 minutes from the welcoming mountain town of West Jefferson, with its galleries, restaurants, breweries, and small-town charm. Boone, Blowing Rock, Appalachian Ski Resort, and Appalachian State University are all within about 30 minutes, placing further adventure and convenience comfortably within reach. With no POA restrictions and only a shared responsibility among neighbors for the private road and community well, ownership remains refreshingly uncomplicated. Some homes provide shelter. Others provide an experience. This one offers a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the simple pleasures that drew people to the mountains generations ago. Read Less

Courtesy of Eric Thomas, Century 21 Mountain Vistas.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 16, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,123

Lot Size

1.12 Acres

Year Built

1981

MLS Number

262506

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: PrivateRoad, Road Surface: Gravel

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

CrawlSpace

Building

Built in 1981, Living area: 1123.0, 2 stories, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Log

Community

LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Open, Fence, FirePit, OutBuildings, Storage, GravelDriveway

Fence

Partial

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, One, Stone, WoodBurning

Heating

ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Propane, WoodStove

Interior Features

Furnished

Laundry

MainLevel

Lot

1.121 acres

Parking

Driveway, Gravel, Private

Property

Other structures: Outbuilding, Sheds, TreesWoods

Roof

Metal

Sewer

PrivateSewer, SepticPermitUnavailable

Taxes

Parcel Number: 152975549646, Annual Amount: $1,417, Tax Book Number: 574/1268

Utilities

Water Source: SharedWell

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