ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING YEAR-ROUND MOUNTAIN VIEWS ARE CALLING!! Although conveniently located less than 2 miles from bustling downtown Marion, 5 miles from I-40 to Asheville/Hickory, and super close to Lake James access, you will likely never want to leave your back deck! This beautiful home is located on 1.5 ac in a private cul-de-sac, in the gated community of Lakewood. The main level boasts beautiful bamboo floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (jetted tub), kitchen w/stainless appliances (new fridge), dining area w/views, laundry room, and living room w/views, vaulted ceilings, and new gas logs. The mostly-finished basement offers 2 BONUS ROOMS, a full bath, kitchenette w/appliances, storage/utility room, stained concrete floors, new gas logs, and unique distressed tin ceilings. Other features include a whole-house humidifier, radon reduction system, alarm system, and surround sound. Plenty of outside parking, 2-car garage, covered front porch, and new oversized guttering. A MUST-SEE!!