Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

by Kellie Speed

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home.

And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather around the fireplace to anxiously await the arrival of Santa on Dec. 24.

To celebrate the holiday season, we have rounded up a variety of homes with the Santa-ready amenity, ranging from an affordable cabin in the mountains to a luxury mansion with a log guesthouse and fireplaces galore.

Fun fact: 42.8% of the active listings on Realtor.com® right now have fireplaces, meaning there is no shortage of snug abodes for fire-loving homebuyers to choose from.

1. 24072 S Bear Clover Ct, Sonora, CA

Price: $310,000

Wooded retreat: This endearing, three-bedroom cabin in the Sierra Nevada Foothills has a wood-burning stove in the living room.

After a day exploring nearby Twain Harte or swooshing down the slopes of Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, you can enjoy a cozy warmup by the stove. Built in 1971, the 1,280-square-foot residence still features many original details, including exposed beams, vinyl and carpeted floors, and wood-paneled walls.

Sliders off of the kitchen lead out to a new redwood deck, where you can watch the resident deer and wild turkeys amble by.

The affordable price tag enables the buyer flexibility to make some updates.

Sonora, CA

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2. 2800 Red Willow Rd, Heber City, UT

Price: $539,000

Secluded sanctuary: This two-bedroom residence boasts a floor-to-ceiling, sunken fireplace in the living room surrounded by windows to soak in the wintry views.

Nestled on 1.09 acres in the gated Timber Lakes community, the rustic mountain cabin features a 1,727-square-foot open floor plan with exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, and a spiral staircase. Vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, and a slider leading to a balcony await upstairs.

The property also has a detached, one-car garage and a small cottage designed for kids.

Heber City, UT

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3. 1730 Red Fox Ridge Way, Sevierville, TN

Price: $765,000

Country cabin: This log cabin with a wood-burning fireplace found in the loft-style living room provides the picture-perfect setting for Santa’s arrival.

The charming, 1,922-square-foot home boasts wood-plank floors, exposed beams, and cathedral ceilings. Built in 2000, the cozy residence has a primary suite and guest suite upstairs. The lower level offers a home theater and game room designed for entertaining.

Two levels of covered decks overlook an outdoor fire pit and provide spectacular Smoky Mountain views.

Sevierville, TN

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4. 443 E Cliff Rd, Cullowhee, NC

Price: $1,250,000

Mountaintop estate: This luxury compound boasts a great room and primary suite with fireplaces along with a two-bedroom log guesthouse with additional fireplace.

The three-bedroom main residence with a porte cochere features an open floor plan with a two-story living room, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a primary suite with a soaking tub and access to a private terrace. A screened porch offers the perfect spot to enjoy the serene vistas.

Overlooking the Tuckasegee River Valley, the 7.74-acre property also has a waterfall, raised gardens, a greenhouse, and a two-car garage with a woodworking shop and loft.

Cullowhee, NC

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5. 1125 Pilgrim Dr, Edwards, CO 

Price: $9,850,000

Modern mansion: This four-bedroom contemporary boasts an open floor plan with a modern gas fireplace, which is the focal point of the living room. There’s also a stylish see-through fireplace in the primary suite.

Built in 2016, the multilevel home is surrounded by glass, providing spectacular views of the surrounding Sawatch Mountain Range. The 4,893-square-foot interior features an enormous kitchen and dining area along with a bunk room designed for grand-scale entertaining.

The 12.48-acre retreat also has a built-in fire pit out back to warm up by while enjoying the peaceful views and crisp mountain air.

Edwards, CO

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