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Penrose · Penrose, NC

150 Brilliant Sky Road

Penrose, NC · 1,075 sqft

$649,000

  • 2Beds
  • 2Baths
  • 1,075SqFt
  • 2023Year
  • 6Days on market

About this home

Charming cottage set in the serene Penrose valley, surrounded by open farmland offering privacy, peace, and wide-open views. Ideal as a personal retreat or short-term rental investment, this property blends cozy living with thoughtful upgrades and versatile outdoor spaces. Inside, the home features warm bamboo flooring and elegant marble and stone heated floors for year-round comfort. The well-designed kitchen includes a convenient pot filler and two ovens, making it ideal for cooking, hosting, or extended stays. Carefully placed lighting throughout the home enhances its warmth and ambiance, highlighting key spaces while creating a soft, inviting atmosphere. Two soaking tubs, a heated towel rack and high end finishes provide a spa-like touch, offering a relaxing escape at the end of the day. 10 foot ceilings and abundant natural light create a feeling of openness and spaciousness throughout.
The exterior is equally inviting, with beautifully maintained landscaping that enhances the natural surroundings. A welcoming front porch provides the perfect spot for quiet mornings or stunning sunset views over the farmland. The fully fenced property ensures privacy and security, making it well-suited for pets, guests, or rental use. Practical features add significant value, including a covered RV site featuring a concrete drive, water and sewer connections, separately metered electric service and a private laundry room for added convenience. Multiple outbuildings expand the property’s flexibility, featuring a fully insulated hobby house ideal for a studio, office, or guest space, as well as a landscape shed. There are raised garden beds for gardening enthusiasts and fields of wildflowers. A fire pit and a charming gazebo complete the outdoor experience, offering a peaceful place to relax or entertain. Every element of the property has been designed for both comfort and function, creating a unique countryside retreat that balances modern convenience with rural charm and strong short-term rental potential. Offered turn key, fully furnished, with items curated for this home. Convenient to outdoor adventures, shopping and airport travel plans. Only 6 miles to DuPont State Park or Pisgah National Forest, 20 miles to the Asheville airport and centrally located between Brevard and Hendersonville.

Property details

Beds
2
Baths
2
SqFt
1,075
Lot
Year built
2023
Type
Single Family
Days on market
6
Style
Cottage
Heating
Heat Pump, Radiant Floor, Zoned, Other - See Remarks
Cooling
Heat Pump
Foundation
Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Flooring
Bamboo, Marble, Terrazzo, Tile
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round

Features

  • Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-in Features
  • Cable Prewire
  • Garden Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Split Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Wet Bar
  • Other - See Remarks
  • Fire Pit
  • Storage
  • Other - See Remarks

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly payment

Includes P&I, tax, insurance

$4,776/ month

Principal & interest
$4,019
Property tax (~1.05%)
$567
Homeowners insurance
$189
HOA dues

Down payment

$32,450 down · $616,550 financed

Income to qualify (28% rule)

~$204,711 / year household

A rough rule — actual qualification depends on your full debt picture, credit, and the lender. John can introduce you to lenders he trusts.

Numbers are a directional estimate. Actual monthly cost varies by lender, credit, taxes assessed at closing, and insurance carrier. This is not a loan offer or pre-approval.

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