Laurel Heights Homes with Great Room Main Level Rooms

Welcome to Laurel Heights, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Maggie Valley, North Carolina. This charming neighborhood is a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat. Surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains, Laurel Heights offers breathtaking views and an abundance of outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to fishing in nearby streams.

One of the standout features of homes in Laurel Heights is the thoughtfully designed great room located on the main level. This spacious area serves as the heart of the home, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying cozy family evenings. With large windows that invite in natural light and showcase the stunning mountain vistas, the great room creates an inviting atmosphere that is both warm and functional.

The neighborhood itself is characterized by its friendly community spirit, where neighbors become friends and gather for seasonal events. Families will appreciate the nearby schools and parks, while nature lovers will revel in the proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering endless opportunities for exploration.

Whether you're looking for a serene getaway or a place to call home, Laurel Heights in Maggie Valley is a community that promises not just a residence, but a lifestyle. Experience the charm of mountain living, where every day feels like a vacation, and make Laurel Heights your next home sweet home.

Newest Laurel Heights Homes with Great Room Main Level Rooms

$1,075,000

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4430446 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Set at an impressive 4,920-foot elevation within the gated Laurel Heights community of Maggie Valley, this exceptional luxury mountain retreat combines spectacular year-round layered mountain views with extensive recent updates and an abundance of beautifully designed living and outdoor spaces. With its south-facing, optimal exposure, the home captures long-range vistas from nearly every room and even from the expansive unfinished space below the main-level garage. Over the past several years, the property has undergone significant improvements, including a completely redesigned kitchen, an opened-up great room, new flooring and interior paint throughout, a whole-house generator, fiber-optic internet, and a custom sauna on the upper deck. The main level features an inviting great room, two primary suites, and a convenient laundry room, while expansive covered and open decks provide exceptional spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the ever-changing mountain scenery. The lower level offers an impressive den/gameroom and two additional primary suites, providing a total of four well-appointed suites and excellent flexibility for family and guests. An oversized attached two-car garage on the main level provides ample room for vehicles and storage, while the nearly 900-square-foot unfinished space beneath the garage presents an extraordinary opportunity for additional living quarters/apartment, a private gym, workshop, or creative studio, with plumbing already stubbed in and abundant electrical outlets in place. With its combination of high-elevation views, sophisticated updates, generous living spaces, extensive outdoor areas, and tremendous potential for additional finished space, this distinctive Laurel Heights property offers an exceptional mountain lifestyle in one of Maggie Valley’s premier gated communities.

465 Leatherwood Road, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. darrin.graves@howardhannatate.com

$595,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4413797 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Stunning long-range mountain views from this A-frame cabin perched above 4,500 feet in Maggie Valley, with short-term rental potential! Searching for that cabin in the woods with a multi-layered Blue Ridge view? You have found it. Picture yourself with your favorite beverage on the deck, soaking up the Great Smoky Mountains scenery. This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath with 2 BONUS rooms mountain retreat sits on 2.5 private, wooded acres in the desirable, camera-secured gated community of Laurel Heights, just above the Maggie Valley Golf Club & Resort. Short-term rentals are permitted, making this a strong vacation getaway or investment opportunity. A dramatic wall of windows floods the open living space with light and frames those signature layered views. Cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace on cool mountain evenings, while a newly added ductless mini-split system keeps every space comfortable in any season. The main floor offers primary bedroom and additional bedroom, a full bath, and an inviting kitchen and living area built for gathering. Upstairs, the loft holds a BONUS room with its own full bath. Downstairs, the walk-out basement adds a large family room, a versatile BONUS room, laundry, and a garage, with plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy true end-of-the-road privacy, with paved road access all the way to your driveway. A roughed pad and drive above the house are in place affording additional structure potential such as a workshop, garage or guest quarters. Membership at the Maggie Valley Club is available for golf and pool, and the Pin High Restaurant is open to the public. You are just minutes to downtown Waynesville and Maggie Valley for shopping, dining, and mountain festivals, and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Asheville and the Biltmore Estate are about a 45-minute drive for expanded dining, shopping, and entertainment. Come experience mountain living at its finest!

350 Quail Ridge Drive, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. suzybernardi@kw.com

$784,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4365576 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Perched above Maggie Valley at over 5,000 feet, this exceptional mountain retreat captures breathtaking long-range views, refined comfort, and effortless year-round living just minutes from town. Set within the sought-after Laurel Heights community, this home offers a rare combination of elevation, privacy, and accessibility—where layered mountain vistas stretch endlessly from nearly every vantage point. The main level welcomes you with a vaulted great room featuring warm wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, and expansive windows that frame the surrounding landscape. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the open-concept layout flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen and dining area, all positioned to take full advantage of the views. Step outside to the covered deck—an ideal setting for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply taking in the cool mountain air and ever-changing scenery. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, complete with an en-suite bath and private outlook over the mountains. Additional guest rooms and flexible living spaces provide comfort for family and visitors, while the lower level offers versatility for recreation, media, or potential rental use. Recent updates enhance both style and peace of mind, including a new architectural shingle roof, skylights, and exterior improvements completed in 2024. Whether you’re seeking a luxury mountain getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing investment, this property delivers on every level—with proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesville, Asheville, and year-round outdoor activities. A rare opportunity to own a true Smoky Mountain retreat with views, comfort, and convenience in perfect balance.

505 Middle Top Loop, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. brian.noland@allentate.com

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