$649,000

A screened deck capturing views of the mountain ridge sets the tone for this well-conceived Whisper Lake home — primary main-level living thoughtfully designed for the way people actually use a mountain retreat. While the driveway descends steeply to the home, buyers who make the trip discover it was worth it. The split floor plan centers on a spacious great room, naturally dividing the primary suite from two guest bedrooms and creating easy privacy throughout. The kitchen delivers on both form and function — granite countertops, a generous island, and an adjacent dining area anchored by a stone fireplace. Downstairs, the finished lower level opens the home up considerably — a family room, a dedicated home office space, a single-car garage, and additional storage that makes mountain living genuinely manageable. Practical upgrades throughout include an encapsulated crawlspace and fiber optic service. Community access includes a dock on Whisper Lake with canoe and kayak storage, as well as the full suite of Sapphire Valley Resort amenities — Red Bird Golf Links, tennis, pickleball, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, Lake Fairfield, and a ski and tubing slope among them. For buyers willing to make the approach, this is a property that delivers at every turn.