26 Hillside Drive, Marion, NC 28752

Not to be missed! This lovely Craftsman home is full of personality and timeless charm, with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 9-foot ceilings, and original hardwood floors throughout much of the home. Step in from the comfortable covered side porch into a cozy living room featuring a gas-log fireplace and beautiful molding. The south-facing sun-filled media room offers space to relax. Lined with the home's original windows, the dining room offers views of the green oasis outside. Classic built-in cabinetry for glassware and a butler's nook for china create an elegant setting for epicurean entertaining. The kitchen features a recently-purchased stove and refrigerator, ample built-in storage, a second bar sink, and generous countertop space giving it the flexibility to become your own production kitchen for cooking, baking, and entertaining. One bathroom includes a jetted tub, and the spacious mudroom includes laundry needs as it provides convenient direct access from the back driveway, with parking for up to five cars. The sunroom features pocket doors for privacy, French doors leading outside, and five large windows offering abundant natural light. It's a welcoming space for a home office, media experience, or quiet retreat. The full, dry, unfinished basement offers generous space for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. A recently-updated central heating and cooling system and a recently-updated water heater add everyday comfort to this move-in ready home. Tucked away from through traffic just off Main Street, the home sits in one of Marion's most charming neighborhoods. A wooded area behind the home provides a peaceful backdrop and added privacy, creating a quiet, secluded setting. The city park is just down the block, with a playground, splash pad, and basketball and tennis courts. The elementary school is a short distance away. A must see home with personality, room to create, and a location to love-come see what makes this Craftsman feel like your next home!