This 4 bedroom, 2 bath private retreat sits on just under 3 acres in Roanoke County with no HOA. Set in a quiet, wooded setting with mountain views, this home has been thoughtfully refreshed and offers a charming mountain cottage feel layered with modern updates. Downstairs, an open-concept floor plan connects the kitchen - featuring a granite island - to the living area, where a large stone fireplace anchors the room beneath exposed beams and abundant natural light. The living area flows into the dining room, where a large window frames the wooded setting and brings the outdoors in. A new wood pellet stove (2022) offers an efficient, cozy heat source. New Trane Heat Pump, Dishwasher, Water Heater. A bedroom and full bath complete the main level, offering convenient one-level living optio Upstairs, three bedrooms and a laundry room complete the floor plan. Major systems are in solid shape: roof replaced in 2013, exterior AC unit added in 2019, and a new wood pellet stove installed in 2022. Outside, a covered porch and oversized deck offer the perfect outdoor space for entertaining with beautiful mountain views. Two outbuildings add storage or equipment space. With the freedom of no HOA and located in the highly sought-after Glenvar school district, this private retreat offers the best of both worlds -- complete privacy surrounded by trees and nature, yet close to everything Salem has to offer. Roughly 10 minutes to restaurants and boutiques in downtown Salem, Roanoke College, the Roanoke River Greenway, Green Hill Park, and Hanging Rock Golf Course. Easy access to I-81 puts Roanoke and Blacksburg within quick reach.