Come check out this end unit condominium in Fairway Knolls at The Rock Club & Resort in the musical Blue Ridge Mountain town of northern Pickens just off the Scenic Highway 11 corridor. If you love the outdoors & hate spending your Saturdays mowing the lawn? 116 Old Toll Gate Drive is just what you’ve been looking for.

This low-maintenance, 2089 +/- sqft, three-bedroom, three and a half bathrm has been recently renovated. Inside you’ll find an open floor plan w/gorgeous hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen cabinets, modern appliances, granite countertops w/breakfast bar & cozy wood burning fireplace. 1st floor master suite has soaking tub/shower combo & walk-in closet w/access to screened in covered back deck.

In the mornings, the decks or screened in covered porch make perfect places to curl up with your coffee and enjoy listening to the playful songs of the sparrows & fun percussion of the woodpeckers while watching beautiful sunrises as the mountains in your backyard are illuminated w/streaks of gold, magenta & marigold. Evenings, make your way out to your extensive landscaped patio w/fire pit and light a fire to share tales from your day. 2nd level offers even more versatile space w/ 2 additional bedrooms each complete w/separate bathrms, a 2nd private covered deck w/stunning views overlooking the golf course.

These spaces would work great as a game room, additional family room, or workspace. It could also work perfectly as an in-law suite or separate guest suite. Adding even further to the functionality of this home are the many high energy efficient upgrades; HVAC, 75gal water heater, replaced old insulation w/rockwool insulation; exceptional fire resistance & repels water.

Seller has spared no cost & has meticulously maintained & upgraded the home in all the right places. While there are many hard to find features in your new home, the one that simply can’t be ignored is the open floor plan & how unbelievably spacious it is. Every room offers ample storage space w/walk-in closets so you will never have to worry about unsightly clutter.

It’s absolutely perfect for a weekend hideway, retirees in search of easy living or a growing family. You could even turn a profit by renting the property out as a vacation short-term rental when you’re not using it, (Seller is selling condo next to this one with great reviews & rental history on airb&b.) When you buy this home, you will be closely located to plenty of shopping & entertainment, as well as, towns like Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville, Greenville, Anderson, & Clemson.

Getting around is very easy, thanks to the layout of the roads & highways. The neighborhood is full of friendly & sincere people who enjoy the beauty of the mountains; who look out for one another & have frequent get-togethers. You’ll be delighted to explore the community hiking trails w/breathtaking views of waterfalls that connect to Palmetto Trail, fishing (catch & release), Friday night live music at the clubhouse & restaurant, & although not required to golf; members of the Club receive discounts & additional golfing privileges, including access to sister course Legacy Pines Golf Club all at a very modest fee.

About anything you need is just a short drive away: 3 grocery stores, 2 hardware stores, post office, cleaners, sporting goods store, fast food places, churches, hospital w/ER services. Minutes to Table Rock State Park, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee. The area hosts a variety of outdoor activities both on land and the water as well as numerous cultural & historic events.

Several hiking trails within a mile of the home, waterfalls, state parks, boating, canoeing, fishing, & much more! Craving a day trip or weekend get-away? You’re only a few hours’ drive away from Charlotte, Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah.

You can be as active or as laid back as you want, this house will fulfill your every dream. HOA covers: lawn care, termite & pest control, cable tv, exterior maintenance & there’s a flat fee for water.