Looking for a move-in ready mountain home? This cottage is in the Bear Lake Reserve community, conveniently located near the gated entrance and within walking distance to Mill Pond Pavilion with easy fishing, hiking trails and the Bear Lake Lawn & Amphitheater. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house provides plenty of space with an open concept living/dining/kitchen area with cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and hardwood floors. Spend mountain evenings on the screened-in porch enjoying the woods and mountain streams. Fresh paint, a new HVAC system installed in 2022 & two updated wood burning stone fireplaces with gas starters. Bear Lake Reserve offers many amenities such as hiking, pickleball, fitness center, lakefront clubhouse incl. a fine dining restaurant, casual bar & grill, outdoor pool, hot tubs and a full-service marina with rental boats, kayaks, and SUPs. The mountaintop 9-hole golf course has views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a putting green & driving range.