NEW EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING! $279,900 in downtown Marion, N.C. Welcome to this beautifully upgraded two bedroom, two full bathroom CHARMER in the heart of town. Enjoy the best of small town living with easy access to town amenities. Accessible location close to shops, restaurants as well as local events. All just minutes from your front door! This CORNER LOT home presents all of the attributes of being like new. Impressive list of recent and professionally engineered refurbishments include: NEW architectural shingle ROOF with factory warranty, all NEW GUTTER SYSTEM with down spouts, attractive vinyl siding, freshly painted exterior trim work, new exterior doors, newly painted brick foundation, 2026 HVAC SYSTEM, 2026 NEW 50g HOT WATER SYSTEM, electrical upgrades through entire home, upgraded PVC Plumbing. Travel inside to find gorgeous 2026 upgraded LVP flooring through out, an inviting and bright living room featuring a beautiful decorative period fireplace, to the left a very spacious and sun filled dining room or second living space of your choice, flowing into a beautifully updated kitchen with beautiful designed cabinets and quartz countertops, new appliances and fixtures. The kitchen connects to a very convenient laundry room/pantry space which has an access door to covered left carport bay. Interior hallway leads you to two bedrooms. Primary with private full bathroom, second bedroom to side of another full bath. Both bathroom floors feature beautiful ceramic tiles. Interior hallway features a HUGE period craftsman style CEDAR CLOSET. The interior hallway also offers a storage or linen shelved storage closet. All flows in a very livable layout. Outside, relax on a spacious front porch perfect for rockers and swings, or enjoy one of the two oversized COVERED carports, one of which could be converted by a new owner to a beautiful outdoor covered living area or fun cooking pavilion. Additionally, the large private, and manicured back yard lends itself to gardening, pets, or family play. Ample storage in partial walk in basement. This newly renovated top to bottom home is move in ready and yearning for the love of a new owner. Don't miss this truly special opportunity in Marion!