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A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, December 26, 2014

January 2015

Your Local Real Estate Guide


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2 January 2015 HOMEFINDER The McDowell News

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125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797

RUTHERFORD OAD COMMERCIAL ITE 3.5+/- ACRES ...........................................$599,900

GRAND AKS SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-14 GATED, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GRAVEL

ROAD

..................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO$229,000

80 S. MAIN ST ........................................................................................................ $499,900

31 MEDICAL OURT/ DUPLEX MEDICAL FFICE.... ............................REDUCED TO$250,000

UCK CREEK S/D BROWNS CROSSING LOTS 1-5 ... 20,000 EA. LOT 6 ...$50,000

OMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE ROAD NEBO MOSTL

CLEARED. 11.5 ACRES

.......................................................................................................................................... $299,900

OLD WILDLIFE CLUB LOT W/BOA SLIP LAKE JAMES ...................................$159,900

OREST AKE HEIGHTS / LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE

.......................................................................................................................................... $145,000

GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 .75 ACRES. VERY ENTLY LOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS

............................................................................................................................................ $89,900

969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTL

SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE

W/RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCA ION!.................................................REDUCED TO$39,900

MARION LAKE LUB, LOT GOLF-VIEW, REEK .............................................................$35,900

ARION LAKE LUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE LUB HEIGHTS OLF COURSE ACCESS... $30,000 A H

63 KENWOOD OUR FOREST HTS SD ENTLY SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT

IN RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT ................. ................ ................. ................ ................. ......$26,500

ESIDENTIAL LOTS FF PATTON

VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ........... $13,000 TO $25,000

AKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRE ...............................................................$21,900RIDGEVIEW DR LOT 9 .7+/-ACRE W/ WELL & EPTIC ..............................................$15,000

RIDGEVIEW R LOT .67+/-ACRE W/ WELL EPTIC.............................................$15,000

DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 AC LOT IN OCONEE FALLS W/RESTRICTIONS......................$9,700

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5 WES ENDERSON S $1,500/mo

4 SOUTH GARDEN STREET$550/mo

74 S MAIN ST $800/mo

82 S. MAIN ST $800/mo

4BR/2.5BA, 2 onus oomsn Glenwood ..........................$1,000/month

BR/2.5BA, ar arage i hBonus Room in Glenwood......$1,000/month

BR/1BA, InTown ar Garage ..$600month

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ClarkRealty

hi 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch home is in a Great Neighborhood.

Interior nd exterior have been well kept. Nice Kitchen, Dining room,Living room, Florida Room, Large Den with wood burning stove in

Fireplace. Laundry Room, Storage Room, rop own stairs to attic. All on

one level with easy access.Y rds

have been well kept and landscaped.Two ar etached arpor and nice detached storage/work hop building.Must ee to appreciate!

95 Broad treet $187,500


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89A WESTWOOD CHATEAU

R/1.5 pstairs unit town ome w/open iving

ining; covered front porch; common area w/laundry

facilities

58,900

125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797

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37 WHISPERING RIDGE DRIVELow-maintenance exterior townhome on tone level w/2

/ 2 A, oors, w/gas log screened porch

2-car arage basement storage ood ocation!

$174,900

251 REID STREETMove-in ready! BR / .5 A tri-level on .63 acre lot;

LR & itchen w/HW flooring; appliances; ewer siding,

roof & HP; new metal utbuilding

$111,500

303 MITH ILL ROAD3BR/1 A /replacementwindows n22.5acres;conveniently

ocated; nrestr cted; mostly ooded; some and currently

suitable for farming,horses or additional building sites

144,900

53 GENEVA

DRIVE2 BR ountain cabin w/large LR; kitchen w/pecancabinets; spacious sleeping loft; covered front porchoverlooks trout ond; frontage on Big Buck Creek;adjoining access to Pisgah National Forest; 2.75+/- cres

139,900

57 GENEVA

DRIVEreekside R/1BA ca n w/metal oo outs e storage

buildings; 4.75 acres w/creek adjoining isgah National orest;

nice location for craftsmen or artisans to mak & sell wares

120,000

138 EAR CLIFF VILLAGE DRIVE4 BR/3.5 A townhome ocated at beautiful Lake James.

Open Great oom w/F & red oak HW floors; itchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances; Screened-in

porch, eck & patio; oncrete siding; single car arage

222,500

58 WHISPERING PINES DR2 BR/2BA townhome n good location. Open floor plan;kitchen with appliances; HP; high crawl space; coveredfront porch; ec ith awning; large ot

89,900

446 FLEMING AVENUELovely brick 3 BR/2 BA home. LR w/gas FP; kitchen/breakfast w/slate tile; large master B & BA w/Jacuzzi

tub; attached & detached garages; replacement

w ndows; oore att c;

pat o; roo . Great locat on!

245,000

81 GROVE STREETClose to town! 2 BR/1 BA; Eat in itchen; LR; Enclosedback orch/laundry; partial smt; Covered porch;

partially fenced yard; storage bldg

54,900

45 DEPOT STREET22,717+/-SF of showroom/warehouse space indowntown historic district. ewer roo & replacementwindows. Freight elevator Many potential uses.

259,900

245 RUTHERFORD DHighly visivble commercial ite withexcellent parking. Approx. 1962+/-SFw/handicap acilities n place. Veryclose to 221/226 ypass. reat retail oroffice otential

194,900

44 DEPOT STREET18,485+/-SF of howroom/w rehousespace in istoric district of owntownMarion. Many potential ommercial/retailposs b l t es.

$199,900

159 WEST HENDERSON STigh traffic count location. 5 ffice

s a es /parking

69,900Also offered

is adjoining

3240+/-warehouse space w/covered loading

ock. 79,900

both for$149,900

1503 AIRPORT R ADWell maintained BR, .5 BA one evel home w/ arge

itchen w/ ranite ounters & breakfast bar; en w/P; open Living& Dining w/ ood atural lighting; HW

floors; Bsmt / amily oom, garage & workshop;

creened porch & eck; carport

219,900

53 IGH MEADOWS DRIVEBeautiful brick & tucco home o 2 lots; LR;DR & foyer w/15ft.ceilings; amily w/gas logs & built n shelves; fantastickitchen w/stainless appl; ain level Mst R w/tray ceilingsBA w/whirlpool; also office, aundry & BA upstairs w/ R

BA; downstairs w BR & BA & torage; 2 car arage

$449,900

244 ACEDONIA CHURCH LOOPBrick remodele 3 BR/1BA home incl itchen w/appliances; LR w/

FP; eplacement windows; HP; w roof; full bsmt; mobile ome

hook up; .56 acres

89,900

5 TH STREET EMBeautiful Brick 5BR; 2.5 A; Great Rm w/ FP; dining;

Kitchen w/ sland; LR w/ FP; ffice; W floors; HP

gas furnace; replacement windows; 2 ar arage; 2

screened porches; deck; arge yard

205,000

44 GOLDEN LEAF DRIVEExtra ice brick ome w/ many restorations! 3 BR;2.5

BA; LR w/ P; Eat n itchen, w/ anite counters;

Bsmt Rec m 2 care garage; screened porch; deck;

level yard

182,500

020 INNACLE CHURCH OAD4 BR 4 BA eautiful lop ome w/ reat m w/FP; Fantastic Kitchen w/ aplecabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances; inished Bsmt; Detachedgarages/carports; Workshop; 8.36 Acres

539,900

NEW LISTING

60 ZION HILL OADAwesom

e 5 BR;3 A home; LR; Formal DR; Lg Kitchenw/ reakfast nook; en; Study; Sun Room; 1 car garage

n - 1 cre ; outdoor storage unit and workshop

$229,900

149 WEST POPLAR ROADBR,1 BA home with vinyl siding in good location in PG,

LR, R, itchen, Screened orch, Covered Front orch,Storage uilding 1 acre

112,500

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

40 OMERSET PLAC2 Story Brickhome in greatlocation! ormal LR & DR;Den; 3 BR;Laundry;2.5 BA; pstairs

Bonus m; Full Bsmt w/ family Rm, storage! 2 ar attached garage; large level yard.

309,900

NEW LISTING

0 WOODY STREETOlder 3BR home in need of TLC; Also obile homein poor condition; 5 acres mostly wooded; locatedoutside city limits; Cash Buyers only

$32,500

COMMERCIAL

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ALLISON & SILre ala e s ta t et ro upr

Rhonda Silver

W Hen erson t, uite

Marion, NC [email protected]

ontact:

Rhonda ilver, Realtor/Broker

2 -442-

BLACK FOREST - MCDOWELL COUNTY .8 ACRES MLS 0007............ $99,900

BUILDING OT CROSS CREEK UBDIVISION


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000 SUGAR ILL ROAD

Great Commercial possibilities w/2+/- cre site w/roadfrontage n Sugar Hill oad. T act has approx 160 ft oadfrontag & is near I-40, Wal-Mart, new medical facility,YMCA, y-pass & Marion ..............$295,000Available dditional Sugar Hill Road frontage w/3+/-acres can be purchased for $395,000. Acreage ranging

. WHITSouth of -4 at 800 Sugar Hill Road

738-35401- -7 1- 54

www.WhitsonRealty.com

25 HIDDEN IEW LOOP

PLEASANT ARDENS REA

3 R, 2 BA. 2.54+/- acres. NEW ROOF. Privacy, con-venient location, nice front/side yard w/fenced rea,

$128,500

63 EAST COUR STREET

High visibility major traffic orridor leading o &from Marion. Building currently onsists f 4 units,each having A facilities allowing for eparatedesired. Main level: nit 1 - 640 sf, nit 2 - 320 sf,unit 3 - 2610 sf. Upstairs apartment - 1020 sf w/2

$249,900

Road old FoR

Mountain views from thi 3 BR, 2 BA oublewide n a.63+/- acre lot.V ulted ceiling, itchen w/island, newerpump-pressure tank, utbuilding. onvenient to Old

$79,900

180 IDDEN VIEW LOOPPLEASANT GARDENS COMMUNITY

Beautiful mountain view surround this 4 BR, 3 BA omen 1.17+/- acres. For your outdoor enjoyment there is

in-ground pool along w/full BA, s orage & covered. To add o the appeal, there i -car detached

$219,500

dunn tRail dYSaRtSVille

Gated randview Peaks. If ou are looking for theperfect Western orth Carolina home, this is a mustsee! Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA home is excellent move-incondition. Open living/dining/kitchen area, R on mainlevel, level as loft w/den/office/play r & mas erBR & BA w/Jacuzzi ub & separa e shower. Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, ardwood/carpeted/ceramic

$179,900

16 WEST LAUREL RIDGE DRIVE

Gated ascade ighlands in the Nebo area. 3 BR, 4 BA,vinyl siding, cedar shake stone home.Main level has 2BR, 2 A, IT/DR/LR, utility room. D tory has BR, BA,loft study. asement currently sed as 4TH R, BA, den,

$199,500

64 SHADOW DRIVE

GLENWOOD AREA

Short Sale Lovely 2-stor log abin w/full basementon .93+/- cres. reat opportunity to own your wnmini-farm. 5 BR, 3-1/2 BA /open wood eamceilings, large KIT, separate DR, LR /FP, coveredfront porch, large back deck, nicely landscapedyard & pla area. Full basement, large 2-car garage,large arn w/concrete floors, water & electricity,

$299,900

502 EAST GLENVIEW TREET

wesome ountain views add to this custom-built 3R, 2-1/2 A ome on Mt Ida. Privacy is added by thend-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres yet within walk-

ing istance of owntown Marion. Home features v r,000 of living ace including large IT w/customabinets, W floors, GR, LR, formal R, unroom, fin-

ished r room, workshop in asement & 2-car garage.

$329,900

REDUCED!

GREA COMMERCIAL OTENTIAL om-mercial potential in this 17.669 +/- acre ract of landthat joins the I-40 astbound on ramp & Ashworth

Road This roper y lays well, is ve visible from I-40

$795,000

432 LANDIS ROAD

3 BA, 2 BA rick ome on .90+/- acres. he ome hasfull basement that buyer for storage finishto uit their needs. The ome has a newer roof, t-pane

$99,900

5042 OLD GREENLEE ROADPleaSant GaRden / old FoRt aRea

2 BR, 1 BA home w/updates including wiring,p ai nt , e l l u , r ea o ve re d r on t h &

$56,500

50 IXTH STREET

4 R, 1 BA home has updates including windows,electric, HP & ore. Nice covered front orch for you o

84,900

REEK OADGLENWOOD AREA

ShortSale ountr ettingw/creek/branch.4 R,2BAo

$120,000

259 dennY ean Road ld FoRt

20+/- cre tract w/privacy, long ange mountain views,ridge top w/360 views, creek, convenient to I-40. Cabinon roperty considered to have minimum contributing

$129,900

WildFloWeR Wa

LENWOOD AREA

THE VIEWS AT WOODLAND HILLS

Gated. Custom-built log cabin w/mountain views fea-turing 4 R, 3 BA,full asement, wrap-aroundcovered

$319,900

10 VETERANS RIVE

DESIRABLE WEST ARION AREA

3 R, 1 BA brick ome w/full basement, carport, ice$74,000

NEW LISTING!

lot 39 .68+/- acRe

Wooded ot at the end of road location. Water rights. Available

below tax value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500

lot 31 .95+/- acRe

Lot w/road frontage on Pheasant Trail & Pleasant View Drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500

lot 10 .76+/- acRe

G ra d ed o r ne r o t w / g re a t v i ew s. w ne r /B r ok e r

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500

$24,900

SOLD

629 Wildflower Way... SOLD

336 Paradise Circle ... SOLD

408 California Avenue............UNDER CONTRACT

130 Barnes oad....... SOLD

187 ogwood Lane ... SOLD

SOLD

190 DOGWOOD ACRES

3 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA tri-level ome conveniently locatedclose o Marion. Recent updates include refinishedHWs, ne thermopane windows, heat um , roof

$99,900

446 HIDDEN PRINGS DRIVE

NOR H COVE AREA

Abundant wildlife & year-round views surround this2 R, 1 BA o m e 1. 76+ /- cl ose t o l ueRidge Parkway. ffers skiing & ll the other activi-ties that Western North arolina while eing con-venient o Marion & Lake James. Upstairs as KIT,

$99,900

108 ROSSINGS DRIVE SOUTHontFoRd coVe aRea

Large ustom ak log cabin. 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Builtto be energy efficient. loor plan allows or mainlevel living if desired with master B & BA, greatroom, laundry & kitchen on ain floor, cherry floors,whole-house generator, large deck, screened-in gazebo.1 .6 6+ /- lot w /f lo wing reek. 2 5 x 4 0

$329,000

926 anneYtoWn Road NI ON I LLS

Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre tract. This farm as alarge 2 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom that could be used as a 3R BR, partialbasement. Also the property is detached 2-car a a e, detached torage building w/kitchen or dditional living space & 1-car carport, 2 oredetached carports, an adorable 12 x 1 playhouse. Property has large barn

$595,000

STROUD STREET .87 +/- acre lot............ $12,900

L t 1 W d ankin R a 1 +/- acre lot

.........................................................................$19,900

L t 1- W d a nk in R a d -8.26+/-

total acres.......................................................$100,000

Harmony estates ots vailable for oublewides,

modulars r site-built homes. Community water/sewer. Owner/

$19,900

PLEASANT ARDENS AREA

1+/-acretracthas ommercialand/orresidentialpotentialw/public

water & ewer. Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens

lementary. Owner/Broker..................... $79,900

AUTUMN VIEW ESTATES

DYSARTSVILLE AREAreat views! Restricted to site-built off-frame modular.

Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- r o 3.37+/- acres, wner/

roker.

$30,000 - $39,900

1048 DEACON RIVENEBO/MARION AREA

ne-level living in this 3 R, 2 BA rick/aluminumome on 1.14+/- acres. LR, den, P, newer oof, 2

$89,900

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Acres upon acres of landscape may be under siegethis winter, and not by foraging animals looking forfood. Soil rosion is a ignificant problem hen thetemperatures dip, as nowstorms and ind can blowunprotected soil w y. Whats more, when armer

weather returns, ev n more oil may erode fromspring melt and runoff.

Unprotected oil hat is exposed to wet nd windyweather can quickly eteriorate. Especially harshwinter eather can cause soil to break down, subject-ing the oil o erosive forces. Soil loss is wastefuland can compromise landscapes, leavinglawnsandgardens susceptible to further damage. To combatpoorly performing gardens, landscapers may have torely more heavilyon chemical fertilizers and upple-ments, neither of which is an especially co-friendlyalternative.

Rather than reacting to the problem of oil erosion,homeowners can take proactive steps to protect soil

before inter eather has a chance to wreak havoc.Composting can protect nd improve oil conditionsthroughout the winter season.

Some people ee ardening a a spring and summeractivity. However, by making gardening a year roundeffort and choosing plants for all easons hom-eo ners can protect landscapes and provide hardyhabitats for wildlife.

Speak with alandscaping professional about whichplants are hardy enough o survive through the f lland winter seasons. ertain rnamental bushesand shrubs an hrive in colder temperatures. Rootve etables,such s carrots and potatoes, are viable n

the winter months. Many people plant flower bulbsin early winter to protect the oil and to enjoy vibrantolor upon the arrival of spring.If your goal is to plant a placeholder for spring ropsr plants, cover plants, such s rye, are an ideal winter

protection crop. Rye will remain rooted into springand then can be mulched nt a soil amendment.

nother solution is to use leaves nd other ompostmatter to cover naked oil until planting resumes. Thecompost ill be heavy nough to stay in place and

ill add healthy oil nutrients, including potassium,phosphorous nd nitrogen, s it ecomposes. Place abreathable soil f bric n the compost to help slow de-composition. Soil f bric also an be sed elsewhere toprotect soil and plants here hick layers of ompostmay not be practical.

ome home landscapers nd gardeners mayverlook the

importance of

preventing soilrosion duringthe winter. Butpreventing suchrosion can

protect resourcesnd guarantee a

landscape that isready to thrive

hen springplanting easonreturns.

HOWTO PREVENTWINTER SOIL EROSION

charlene blevinsREAL ESTATE

Homes& Lan nthe C Mountains Foothills

rom m ouse o yours:

Happy New Year!uppo 4. Heres wishing u healthy, happy nd prosp rous 2015.

I sold os of my h me listings in 2014 - let me help you sel yours in 2015!Id e onored.

01 Clearwater Dr. - K t yCreek log ome. 5/3, almost 5

cres. MIL apartment. reek-rontage. $349,90

no woo . - Hankins3/3, double lot. S lid built!Huge boat garage. Full smtw/whole house w od tove.Privacy! Updated kitchen, more.

uperio home! ,

. in Crooked Creekdjoining 700+ac. of a ureonservanc then Natl Forest.

Stunning land. Several reeks.Big game, paradise!$607,000.

aty ree : small gated communi-y - views, creeks, paved road &

underground tilities; all for aour! o :4.37 ac., Frontage on

Muddy reek. 43,700; o :Well & Septic in, grade house ite.

reekside haven! o : 3-acreot bordered by Muddy & Katreeks. 43,000. Lot14 - Almost

3 a res with 300+ft Muddy reefrontage, views, privacy, $38,500

cres Fis atc ery,Hankins, a joins Natl Forest, fabprivate home site - farm, r evel-opablep r restrictions. 199,000

REAT OPPORTUNITY 8.5+cres onFairview Rd.No restric-

tions. Residential r ommercial.Lay well,easybuild& a cess.435'road frontage, so many possibili-ties. Minute fromtown, I-40; 15minutes to lake. 76,500

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Grants Mountain ot 2 12+- n, i er view,$45 -

TEAL! o 2 $ 1 ussee . Lo 7 - 6 ac., driveway in,

ouse site rade & l vel, perked.Private, $55,500

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MLSCoverageearchfor property@

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Charlene Blevins,

GRI, SFR, Broker/Owner828-527-2307


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Blum TandemPlus Blumotion Concealed Drawer

Runners.

Reface the face frames and cabinet ends with Sauers

& C . Wood V acked with M Pressure Sensi-

tive Adhesive (PSA) that is re-sanded and eady t

finish to match the cabinet doors. For cutting, use

a Quad Pro Trimmer with tungsten arbide double-

edge utters that trim veneer in either direction. For

easy pplication f this n roduct, the FastCapSpeed Roller Pro ensures onsistent ressure for good

results.

To dd replace decorative molding for u cabinets

and/or walls, cut perfectly mitered corner joints ith

the EZ Pro Crown King Crown Molding Jig. The handy

SharkGrip 8 Bar/Nail Puller can ry i a tight spot

with little damage to molding and has ved blade

that lifts molding easily. Tohelp with molding instal-

lation, se the 3rd Hand articulating foot to support

crown molding at n angle.

Say goodbye to constant searches for items in cabi-

nets with a DIY 22-24 Pullout helf Kit. The shelves

are easy to measure, cut, assemble nd install. r

custom build u w ullout helves using the

Pre-cut Prefinished Drawer Side and Drawer Bottom

material ith the easy-to-use KREG Micro Pocket Drill

Guide.

Countertop

For cluttered countertops that are home to too many

small appliances and other items, consider storing

n used only occasionally elsewhere, perhaps in

cabinets.

To rotect your aluable kitchen knives and ave

coun er s ace, follow W odcraft roduct development

anager Ben Bice xample and uild a knife bloc

to mount nderneath the kitchen abinet. Bice de-

signed the lock to old his high quality ZHEN knives.

ee Woodcraft Magazine ssue 60 (Aug/Sept 14) for

Ben step-by-step directions o make ou w nifeloc -- and knives, if you re interested.

Furniture

eneral Finishes Gel and Milk Paint r also good

hoices to recolor your wood furniture i shades that

match o complement the new abinet look. Milk

Paint ffers an opportunity to ad a splash of olor on

mall piece of furnitur , shelving lant stand o

brighten the look ut ot overpower the itchen.

If your wood cabinets and/or furniture only need

for icks, scratches and other damage,

Touch-UpPens, Fill ticks and Burn-in Sticks from

Touch-UpSolutions may be the answer.They come in

10 colors, ranging from light ak to lack.

Lighting

Add ubtle lighting with Haefele 12-Volt oox ED

Strip ights in cool or warm white. Ideal for ack-

round lighting, under r round cabinets, round

oorframes, and retty much anywhere you want.

Strips are flexible, easy to install and can be cut to

size. ED lighting generates ver little heat, ses less

, nd ha long rvice life.

For more information bout Woodcraft products,

ontact the store nearest you, visit .woodcraft.

m call (800) 535-4482.

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