Welcome home to 736 Ragan Drive, an 18-acre mountain-top retreat placed perfectly at 3,400 feet above sea level in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands. The entrance of the home is highlight by a two story foyer centered on a switchback staircase. To the left is a large family room, where you can gather around a large fireplace. To the right is a more formal living room with French doors and a gas fireplace. The open-concept kitchen has a large island, two banks of windows for natural light, a breakfast nook and walk-in pantry. There is also a separate dining room adjacent to the kitchen. Completing the first floor is a two-car garage with a separate workshop and dedicated bathroom and a garden shed off the driveway. The second floor is highlighted by a large primary bedroom with gorgeous views of the mountains. The primary bathroom offers a double vanity, soaker tub, and a generous walk-in closet. Just off the primary bedroom is a large private balcony and access to a massive bonus room that could be used for an office, crafts, bunk room or anything else that you can imagine. The second floor also has two additional bedrooms that share a full bathroom just off the gathering hallway. Useful utilities include weekly trash service, an on-site well, whole-home dehumidifier and an ADT alarm system. To add to convenience, a neighbor manages the fields for hay. This all brick home has been freshly-painted, the roof was replaced three years ago and new oak hardwood flooring was installed in the first floor in 2023. As you enjoy the beauty of the property, you will feel like you are 100 miles away from anyone; however, you are only a 5 minute drive to Mountain City and 20 minutes to Boone, NC. So, schedule your tour of 736 Ragan Drive to imagine your quiet and peaceful life in the mountains. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify all details.