The exterior is easy-to-maintain vinyl, designed to simulate cedar shakes. Metal roofing, a columned porch with ceiling fans, a 3-window dormer, a stone chimney, and a bluestone walkway add to its cozy, welcoming appearance. A 3-bay detached garage sits only a few steps away. A wall-mounted propane heating unit in the garage suggests the possibility of using part of this space as a workshop.

Double front doors open into an open-plan first floor with exceptionally attractive oak plank flooring and large windows facing the mountains. On the right, the living area features recessed lighting and a stone fireplace with a stone hearth and a reclaimed timber mantel. Originally a wood burning fireplace, it has been reconfigured for propane gas but could be easily converted back.

On the left a well-lit dining area offers views of the countryside. Kitchen highlights include antique-white cabinetry, a 57-inch pantry with swing-out shelving, a double sink, a Bosch dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, and a GE gas range/oven and microwave. A laundry room with a Whirlpool washer and dryer, a sink, and cabinetry is adjacent to the kitchen, and offers easy access to the nearby garage.

A spacious master bedroom is also on the main floor, with sliding glass doors opening onto a deck given extra charm by a pergola and built-in seating. A walk-in closet has plenty of room for clothing. The contemporary master bath offers the convenience of both a large tiled shower and a Jacuzzi tub.

A wood staircase leads to the second floor. The oversized landing offers possibilities as a space for games, bookshelves or seating. A triple window in the landing overlooks a sweeping mountain vista. Three bedrooms and a bath make the upstairs a perfect spot for children or visitors, and offer separation and privacy from the downstairs.

A surprising extra with this home is an exceptionally roomy, finished basement, with carpeting and a third bath. This flexible space could be configured as another bedroom or even a private apartment. Sliding glass doors open onto a brick patio that is essentially concealed from the rest of the house. The utility room is also on this level.

A comfortable home in a tranquil setting, this Greenbrier County property is a perfect spot to get away from it all, while at the same time having convenient access to charming Lewisburg, the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, and skiing at Snowshoe Mountain in nearby Pocahontas County. Chosen as the Best Small Town in America in 2011, Lewisburg offers fine dining, shopping, a lively arts scene and several annual festivals in a quaint village setting. The Greenbrier, a 10,000-acre resort long recognized as one of the worlds top luxury properties, hosts an annual PGA tournament and a summer training camp for the NFLs New Orleans Saints. Snowshoe has established itself as one of the premiere skiing resorts in the Eastern United States.

They could all be practically outside your back door