11820 State Highway 197 S NEW PRICE!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Experience the perfect blend of historic character and modern ease in this beautifully updated 1916 farmhouse situated in the serene Pensacola community of Burnsville. Tucked away on a sprawling 5.73 acre lot, this 3BR/3BA home delivers 2, 482 square feet of versatile living space with extensive recent upgrades, including a new French drain, all new gutters, and a complete crawlspace encapsulation system featuring two commercial dehumidifiers. The home has been meticulously maintained with major renovations in 1993 and 2023, plus additions in 1996 and 2010. Core systems include a whole-house water filtration system, a Generac generator, and the added benefit of a fresh mountain spring source alongside the well. Step inside to a warm, welcoming layout anchored by dual living areas, both outfitted with cozy wood-burning stoves ideal for crisp mountain evenings. The floor plan flows into a spacious kitchen complete with a breakfast nook and an adjacent formal dining room. Main level conveniences include a dedicated laundry room, an attached 2-car garage, and a flexible hobby/sewing room. Outdoors, the property is a nature lover's paradise bordered by the soothing sounds of bold Elk Fork Creek. The grounds offer incredible mini-farm potential with a fenced backyard, a barn for storage, 20 thriving blueberry bushes, mountain laurels, and seasonal flower beds. Private trails wind through a dedicated bird sanctuary where local wildlife regularly visits. Complete with NO RESTRICTIONS, this move-in ready retreat provides a rare connection to the surrounding landscape. Schedule your showing today!