262 Gibson Branch Road Welcome home to your own slice of Western North Carolina paradise. Nestled on 10.63 unrestricted acres, this authentic log home offers the perfect blend of mountain charm, privacy, and country living. Whether you're dreaming of a horse property, mini-farm, family retreat, hunting getaway, or simply a place to escape the hustle and bustle, this property offers the freedom and space to make it your own. Built in 1984, the 1.5-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1, 924 square feet of warm, inviting living space filled with rustic character. Step inside to discover soaring ceilings, exposed beams, rich wood finishes, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas create an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends, while large windows bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. The spacious kitchen offers butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a large island perfect for meal preparation, entertaining, or casual dining. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the great room below and provides flexible space for a home office, recreation room, play area, reading nook, or additional living space. Outside is where this property truly shines. Horse lovers will appreciate the 3-stall horse barn and acreage that provides room for riding, grazing, and enjoying the equestrian lifestyle. The unrestricted land opens the door to countless possibilities, whether you're interested in farming, gardening, raising animals, recreational use, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of your own mountain retreat. Adding to the property's natural beauty, a creek meanders along the lower boundary, creating a peaceful setting where you can relax to the sound of flowing water and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Spend your days exploring your own acreage, watching wildlife, riding horses, gardening, or gathering around a fire under the stars. The unfinished basement provides extensive storage, workshop space, and room for future expansion. Whether you need space for tools, equipment, outdoor gear, hobbies, or envision additional finished square footage in the future, the possibilities are endless. Properties offering unrestricted acreage, a horse barn, creek frontage, and the timeless appeal of a true log home are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This unique mountain property combines rustic charm, functionality, privacy, and natural beauty into one exceptional opportunity. Bring the horses, bring the chickens, plant the garden, cast a line in the creek, and enjoy the freedom that comes with 10.63 unrestricted acres in the mountains of Western North Carolina.