Murphy, North Carolina sits at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers, on land the Cherokee once called Tlanusi-yi, “the Leech Place,” after a local legend of a giant leech said to inhabit the waters. The town’s own name carries a quirk of its own — meant to honor North Carolina politician Archibald D. Murphey, an uncorrected clerical error dropped the “e” and the town became Murphy for good. In the Timber Lane Estates community outside town, a furnished two-bedroom chalet cabin at 1168 Daybreak Blvd now sits on 1.57 wooded acres, listed at $264,900.
A Genuinely Furnished Cabin, Move-In Ready
Built in 1996, this 1,248-square-foot chalet-style cabin comes fully furnished, giving a buyer a real head start on move-in without shipping furniture across state lines. A cozy wood-burning fireplace anchors an inviting gathering space, and cathedral ceilings open up the interior alongside a loft — genuine chalet character rather than a standard cabin layout. Custom cabinetry runs through the kitchen, and wood and tile flooring cover the main level. Both bedrooms and bathrooms sit within the home’s single-and-a-half-story footprint, with laundry conveniently located on the main level.
A whole-house water filtration system is a genuinely practical touch, and heating and cooling run through an electric heat pump with central air.
Seasonal Mountain Views on 1.57 Acres
The listing calls out seasonal mountain views directly, framed by the wooded, sloping, and rolling terrain of the 1.57-acre lot. A front porch and patio give the home outdoor space to take in the surrounding landscape, and gravel driveway parking fits the rural setting.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a shared well, and the property runs on a septic tank. Notably, Starlink satellite internet is available — a genuine connectivity solution for a property this far into the Nantahala mountains, where traditional broadband often doesn’t reach. A virtual tour is available online for buyers who want a first look before scheduling an in-person visit.
The Numbers
| Price | $264,900 ($212/sq ft) |
| Location | 1168 Daybreak Blvd, Murphy, NC 28906 |
| Home Size | 1,248 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 2 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 1.57 acres, wooded and sloping |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Water / Sewer | Shared well / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Electric heat pump / central air |
| Internet | Starlink satellite |
| Furnished | Yes, fully |
| Views | Seasonal mountain |
| Subdivision | Timber Lane Estates |
Why Murphy
Murphy is the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina’s westernmost county, sitting almost exactly halfway between Atlanta and Knoxville in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Hiwassee offers boating and fishing nearby, and the surrounding Nantahala National Forest provides some of the region’s best hiking and trout streams. For a buyer looking for a genuinely furnished, move-in-ready chalet cabin with real mountain character, Murphy offers a straightforward path into mountain living without the wait or cost of furnishing from scratch.
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