5140 Wayah Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits at the confluence of Camp Branch and Wayah Creek, along a National Scenic Byway in Nantahala National Forest, just 12 minutes from downtown Franklin. The main level features the kitchen, dining area, and living room (all overlooking the water) along with the primary bedroom featuring 4 closets (1 walk-in), a private deck overlooking the creek, and an en-suite bath with both a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The living room has vaulted ceilings and a ceiling fan. Upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and spacious closets, a loft, and a second full bathroom. Hardwood floors run through the main living areas with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and loft. A partially finished basement adds flexible space for storage, a workshop, recreation room or future build-out. A very large creekside deck with firepit and hot tub overlooks the water, and mature rhododendron provide year-round greenery and privacy framing every window. Systems include an encapsulated crawlspace, propane tankless water heater, and Starlink internet. A propane gas log fireplace anchors the main level. Furniture negotiable. The home has a top 5% Airbnb rental history. Septic permitted for 2 bedrooms; third bedroom conveys as-is. All measurements are approximate. A one-of-a-kind setting you have to see in person. I cooperate with agents - direct buyers encouraged.