Fine Homes Buy Build Design Fall 2022

Jo Ridge Kelley paintings hang in private, public and corporate collections around the world. Throughout her career, her work has been published in books and magazines and has earned various awards and commendations.

“I enjoy working with designers and directly with homeowners to create “one of a kind oil paintings” that bring the outside in. Working large, allows the viewer to step right into the landscape and explore a bit of my fantasy while captivated by the natural world. One can escape and explore the serene Atlantic coastline or experience the view from a mountaintop trail under a breathtaking sky!”

“When possible, I prefer to paint outside and love experiencing the awakening of all my senses “en plein air” with brush to canvas. Capturing the essence and mood of a scene at that moment in time by the water or on a mountain top, is what I’m particularly drawn to. I like to paint expressively, free and confident, using brush and palette knife work, my fingers and various unique, exploratory tools. The lush foreground textures one can create in oils is absolutely magical and keeps the eye engaged and meandering about.”

“I am immensely grateful that I have had the opportunity to create custom paintings for my clients throughout the country. Bringing a vision to life that fits perfectly into a home or office

space, while working together and still honoring my unique creative style, has been an unforgettable experience time and time again.”

The first step in your commission process is to determine the size of the painting that would work best in the room in which you wish to enjoy it. Then the fun begins finding images that both inspire you and speak to your vision!

You may find inspiration from your backyard view or a special place that holds treasured memories. There may be paintings of mine that speak to you that can be used resourcefully. You may enjoy a monochromatic painting filled with subtle beauty. My custom paintings take approximately 4-8 weeks to create depending on the size and complexity of the piece. Beginning with a sketch, basic design concept and color palette swatches, the process is shared via emails and each step is approved before I continue on. Studio visits are welcomed and encouraged during the journey! Installation can be arranged once your painting is varnished and framed. I work closely with the best: Masterworks Frames, Village Framer and Blackbird Frame & Art.

Let’s discuss your ideas for an heirloom work of art! You can find me here by appointment or chance:

GALLERY– STUDIO

136 N Main St, Waynesville NC

Open by Appointment- 828-226-0549

Joridgekelley.com | jo@jokelley.com

Welcome to Ciel, and embrace “The Garden Grove”, a truly extraordinary, mountain retreat with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Downtown Asheville. You will be entranced by its tranquility and beauty.

evident that no expense was spared in the fine details and craftsmanship built into this private estate. You will appreciate the vision of the many local artisans who contributed to this home’s beauty and character. From the hand forged artisan iron work to the reclaimed wood floors, to the specialty of each and every door, it feels like home. You can walk the many trails located within the Ciel community, or hop on your bike and head to Blue Ridge Parkway, just a short distance away. Take time to spend with family and friends at the fire pit, or find sanctuary on one of the decks, taking in the awe inspiring views, enveloped in nature.

“The Garden Grove”, was considered one of Asheville’s finest homes. It was featured in the WSJ “House of the Week” section, showcasing the artisan workmanship, and the eco friendly construction, making this home a truly unique integration of beauty, vision and mindfulness. Offered at $3,400,000 MLS# 3880606

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BILTMORE FOREST

world is your oyster as you gaze toward the Pisgah range over the manicured golf course of the Biltmore Club, 4.4 prime acres offer exceptional landscape and privacy for this renovated historically significant manor with stable, green house, guest house and resort style pool. Glorious gardens, terraces and lawns beckon you to

good life. Spacious rooms with every amenity

a lifestyle second to none. Perfect the Biltmore

THE RAMBLE, BILTMORE FOREST

gated Ramble - an amenity packed community.  In the manner of a fine European country home this estate

Home with guest quarters in

offer you a life of pleasure and leisure from its library/music room to it billiards room, wine cellar and great room segueing to the covered terrace with a fireplace. While the weight and fine details

of the past, the floor plan with its immense kitchen/great room speaks so well to today’s

baronial home

a guest/staff apartment as well as community amenities

center all behind the gates. Love where you live.

Carlton Edwards

Asheville’s Premiere Architect - Led Design & Build Firm

By Natasha Kubis photography by David Dietrich

Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but it’s also a significant investment that can be an overwhelming and daunting experience for most people. When a client prepares to create the home of their dreams, they typically hire a separate contractor and architect, and the two must cooperate to get their jobs done. This can often lead to chaotic communications and misdirection. Finding a good team to make a dream home manifest into reality is best achieved by hiring a design and build firm to streamline all the different disciplines involved in creating your ideal utopia.

Carlton Edwards is a unique architectled design and build firm that offers architectural planning, construction, interior design, and landscape services under a single umbrella. Their expertise in all areas allows them to customize plans for any client considering a home renovation or residential and commercial construction projects. Their project delivery method merges the designer and builder so that the two are part of the same organization, thus making buildability and aesthetics a cohesive process. As the design-builder, they are accountable for the entire project, from planning the architecture and interior design to facilitating the landscaping and construction. Their infrastructure eliminates potential adverse situations between the residential architecture team and construction crews. Design and residential construction solutions overlap to keep the project cohesive, creative, and innovative for the most beneficial cost value and highly customized product. This approach eliminates potential headaches and hiccups, making the experience much more enjoyable for their customers.

Founded in Asheville, NC, in 2005, Carlton Edwards has since established studios in both Nashville and Memphis, TN. Their team of talented professionals focuses on creating unique experiences that enrich the lives of their clients and community, from renovating historic downtown dwellings to secluded mountain retreats. Founder Rob Carlton focuses on redefining the conventional notion of Appalachian Mountain architecture by keeping the company’s aesthetics artful, modern, timeless, and relevant. His progressive firm includes a diverse team of architects, designers, and builders that offer rich perspectives as they combine their knowledge of integrative and sustainable design solutions that employ regional materials while combining the land’s topography with fresh and innovative ideas.

In working with the Carlton Edwards team, you can expect open, honest, and frequent communication through onsite meetings and video conferences. They offer virtual reality technology that provides artistic renderings, 3D views, and panoramas that are invaluable to their clients. Real-time visualization creates an accurate and realistic 3D visualization, as it’s designed in real-time. This interaction makes it convenient to see how different ideas impact the project, and the plans can be easily exported and shared with others. It helps the architect and the client understand better how a building will look and function in real life. The process invites the client into each step of the process for more informed decision-making.

“This technology allows us to understand the design more fully and to communicate about the design more completely both with the client and also with our trade partners. It’s very helpful to explain things that are quite complicated, threedimensionally”, says Rob Carlton.

Carlton Edwards knows how to strike the right balance between environmental concerns and aesthetic integrity [CE1] and they educate their clients about the most efficient and costeffective green home options, such as geothermal technologies and solar panels. They dedicate themselves to the continued stewardship of natural resources, which is particularly important because architects play an essential role in seeking new, impactful solutions in response to the realities of the climate crisis.

With this comes a responsibility to design buildings and spaces that improve people’s lives while positively impacting the natural environment. Sustainability is an integral part of Carlton Edwards’s design process and they believe good design is about harmonizing a building’s ecosystem with the environmental ecosystem.

In addition to helping you discover your ideal vision for your space and creating a perfect plan, they also handle the site construction, landscaping, and interior design aspects. As an inclusive interior design firm, they assist you by getting to know your likes, dislikes, and how you envision the space. To save you time, money, and confusion, they help to coordinate color palettes and thematic styles, and their connections with local artisans can be a resource to customize textures, fixtures, furnishings, and lighting for every aspect of custom design. They focus on creating unique solutions that are tailored to the individuality of each client’s needs and simultaneously create instinctive and artful spaces that tell an original story with the inventive use of materials, textures, and light.

work closely with realtors and their clients to help with due diligence in selecting land and ensuring that their clients purchase property that will help them realize their dream of having a home in the mountains.

buying a new house or renovating your own, transforming a house into your ideal space is very personal. When the design is based on your needs, wishes, and lifestyle, your home can improve your daily interactions and help you create the future you want for your life. Carlton Edwards observes the needs of their clients and delivers a thoughtfully built dwelling

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Garden Therapy at B.B. Barns

By Natasha Kubis

Increasing scientific evidence proves that plants, gardens, and gardening are an excellent prescription for our mental health. People who spend time in the garden report good health, higher psychological well-being, and greater physical activity levels. Being outdoors and connecting with nature can boost our mood and have a calming effect. Those without gardens can also benefit – numerous scientific studies have shown that houseplants boost our mood, reduce stress, and even reduce blood pressure. B.B. Barns has been Asheville, North Carolina’s plant therapy center for over three decades and remains a local favorite of garden enthusiasts and those who understand the mental and physical well-being that plants bring into our lives.

The company began as a small, local operation with love for plants, gardening, and the outdoors. B.B. Barns connects and nurtures people, from staff and customers to the community. When you walk into their stunning 4-acre nursery in Arden, it’s easy to feel that it’s more than just a garden center but also people’s happy place. From beautiful plants to knowledgeable and friendly staff, B.B. Barns creates a sense of community and home.

“Our foundation is our love for our employees, customers, community, and the world. Building and developing relationships are our driving forces. We seek to learn as we teach those we serve, always being open to new ideas and seeking improvement in all we do. Integrity and the pursuit of excellence push us to be the best in the horticulture industry. We always desire to do the right thing.”

At their Asheville, N.C. location, you’ll find a complete indoor and outdoor nursery stocked with trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, roses, vines, herbs, vegetables, seeds, seasonal plants, and more. They provide the healthiest, most diverse plant stock you can

find, and if you have special requests, they will be happy to order them for you. Their tropical department is a true treat for house plant enthusiasts. Expect a dependable stock of trending plants like Monsteras and Fiddle Leaf Figs, easy-care houseplants like Snake plants, and collector’s items like orchids and unique ferns. They also carry a variety of pottery and unique containers for indoor and outdoor planting for every aesthetic. Their selection includes tasteful terra cotta, ceramic, or concrete containers. You’ll find special-use containers like window and herb boxes and self-watering pots along with high-quality, all-weather outdoor furniture in various styles, perfect for patios and gardens of any type. The collection of items is primarily handmade in the USA by local manufacturers for the best craftsmanship and style.

B.B. Barns offers outdoor living services integrating creative landscape and hardscape designs through its certified landscape services team. From simple bed layouts to complete master plans, their experienced team of landscape designers and architects are equipped to help you through the whole process. They provide extensive services from installing perennials, trees, retaining walls,

water drainage to light fixtures and waterfalls. They can also perform weekly, monthly, seasonal, or even one-time “Garden Get Well” services, including pruning and deadheading, weeding, pest control, deer protection, fertilization, lawn mowing, edging, and aerating, overseeding, fungal control, and lead removal.

Customers consider B.B. Barns a place for ultimate retail therapy, inspiration, and well-being where all their gardening, outdoor living, and indoor décor needs are met and they can create spaces to enhance their quality of life.

One of the core values at B.B. Barns is educating and connecting with the public. Their garden coaches are skilled landscape designers who will join you on-site for an assessment of your property’s needs. They coach you through the project and empower you to care for your garden by sharing their knowledge, accompanying you on garden center shopping trips, and guiding you through the planting and care process.

the first time the Asheville store has hosted three

events in one year, including February’s Houseplant

and August’s Summer Garden Party, an outdoor soiree

the garden center for guests to connect and shop. Be sure to join them for their largest annual event, Ladies Night Out, in November, which draws crowds looking for after-hours shopping fun and is a great way to begin the holiday shopping season. All events feature a storewide discount, food, drinks, music, and a great time for attendees.

Amazing, custom-built luxury home with 4 beds, 3 full and 2 half baths with over an acre of lush, expertly designed, and maintained landscaped grounds nestled between Tree Top Mountain and Bearwallow in Keswick Hills. This home is a true entertainer’s delight! So many features: a SieMatic cherry wood kitchen, (German) and a Small Bone, (English) catering kitchen, beautiful oak flooring, lower level kitchenette, transom windows, front porch rotunda, breakfast room rotunda, delightful rear covered patio with skylights, and over 1,000 sq ft of transition space that can be finished to the buyer’s design. Keswick Hills is a private, gated neighborhood within minutes of all Asheville has to offer. So many outstanding features... Come take a look!  MLS#3895098 $1,325,000

Returning to the market with an improved price allows an excellent opportunity to own a home on beautiful Town Mountain at an elevation above 3,200 feet with a level 1.88 acre lot enhanced with mature and lush landscaped grounds. 3 beds, 3 full and 2 half baths with a primary suite on main with a luxurious bath including heated floors, steam shower, jetted tub, and direct access to an outside hot tub! This home is and has been an entertainer’s dream with a fireside eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining, and an exceptional great room with office alcove overlooking the grounds and views. The outdoor spaces, including covered stone terraces, are excellent and expansive for hosting events, family gatherings, or gardening. Buyers adding updates and improvements will find instant equity in this well-built home. Home inspection and repairs completed. Don’t miss this excellent home minutes from Downtown, the Blue Ridge Parkway and all that Asheville and Western North Carolina have to offer. MLS#3900264 $1,099,000

Brent Russell Broker, LRE, ABR, AHWD

Serenity

BlackBird FRAME & ART

Frame & Art was established by John and Pat Horrocks in Asheville 20 years ago, and has been operating out of its current location, 365 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC since 2009.

Ownership has transferred from the Horrocks’ to Jean Stryker, who has worked at BlackBird for the past three years. The business will continue without interruption or change in personnel. The same outstanding service, unparalleled selection, and creativity in design will continue at this custom art framing, art gallery, and gift shop.

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Merrimon

Terri Eisenhauer Signature Properties

remarkable mountain masterpiece ingeniously meshes old world and modern styles while still resonating the timeless ideals of luxury mountain living. A blend of natures finest materials has been thoughtfully and expertly used throughout, from the Brazilian cherry floors to the massive stone fireplace. Walking through the impressive volume doorway with unique Tiffany style stained glass into the grand foyer you will be drawn to the architect and exquisite details from the impressive great room to the luxurious primary suite and the grand gourmet kitchen boasting every high-end amenity imaginable.

Magnificent home overlooking the 18th Fairway on the prestigious Mt. Mitchell Golf Course. Offers incredible golf and mountain views. Large deck is ideal for entertaining friends and family in a delicious mountain breeze. Fenced yard. This meticulously maintained, luxury home with year round access includes 3 bedrooms and 4 full baths w/upper balcony upstairs bedroom.Also additional bonus/exercise room located in finished basement w/side entrance to downstairs patio area.Updated kitchen & beautiful bar area leading into dining / living room area boasting an inviting stone fireplace and opens to large deck.Perfect for gatherings and entertaining. Upper loft/sitting room is an ideal office. Two car garage w/golf cart storage and newly remodeled workshop space/built-ins “must see”. Plenty of parking & easily accessible year round.Gorgeous landscaping.Minutes fr Blue Ridge Pkwy, waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing. Most furnishings included with acceptable offer.

Debbie Roldan

Nestled in the northern mountains of the Swannanoa Valley, this beautiful arts and crafts style home has everything plus a view! This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is charming inside and out. Walk inside to the light, bright great room with cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and surrounding built-ins. The primary suite has 2 large closets and large ensuite bath. 2 more bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. Go through the laundry/mud room to the extended double garage or up the stairs to the spacious office with built-in cozy daybed and private deck. Main floor has a terrace with long range views of the southern mountains all year. Lower level has a 2nd primary bedroom with a large closet and bath. Living room, dining room, full kitchen and another bedroom make this a great in-law suite or rental unit. The lower level also boasts a bunk room, an exercise room, and its own deck, with accessibility to its own parking spot. House comes fully furnished. STRs allowed. MLS#3885900 $1,150,000

Stunning luxury home featuring breathtaking & unique, long-range, mountain views including Mt. Mitchell off the front porch and Pisgah from the back. This exquisite home has all the amenities you’d expect featuring 21’ ceiling in foyer & great room, massive stone fireplace, sliding patio doors & windows that disappear and connect you seamlessly with the outdoors, large deck, outdoor fireplace & TV, hand-hewn acacia wood floors, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, wine fridge, Miele coffee, steam shower, master bath heated floors, jetted tub, energy efficient, & more. Main living & master on first floor with 4 bedroom, 3 baths down including a second primary bedroom, kitchen & large living/media area. 5800 sq ft in main house, plus an additional 800 sq ft conditioned space in the separate pool house featuring an 8’X14’ luxury Endless Pool. Large 3 car garage, plus 2 stall additional option in pool house for those extra toys. Located on a spacious ridge at approx 3900 ft atop beautiful Grand Highlands. MLS#3899216 $4,200,000

Stunning Exquisite Luxury Home

Magnificent Lakefront Home

This 5 BR, 4 BA one-level home enjoys two lakefront sites with sweeping views of Lake Toxaway and Toxaway Mountain and 210’± of lake frontage. Features include a beautiful paneled great room with massive stone fireplace overlooking the lake. The kitchen opens to a charming keeping room. Extensive outdoor entertaining space with a large flat yard overlooking the lake, a private dock, a boathouse, and stone steps into the lake.

3880434

Straus Park

Immaculate 4 BR, 4½ BA custom home overlooking Lake Straus. This meticulous home features a slate roof, copper gutters, extensive stone work, hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen with Sub-zero a nd Wolf appliances, serene master suite with remodeled bath, 2 large stone fireplaces, and 3 guest suites. Extensive outdoor entertaining area including a stone patio and fireplace overlooking the lake.

$3,250,000.

3886207

Art Fisher, Listing Broker

Park

Lake Toxaway Estates

Immaculate lakefront home featuring 3 master suites, 2 half baths, large great room with stone fireplace, and a well appointed kitchen plus a large main level bonus room/study. Fenced yard with lovely landscaping, extensive outdoor entertaining space with large two stall boat house with rooftop living room, firepit, Brazilian hardwood dock, and gorgeous view of Lake Toxaway and Toxaway Mountain.

MLS 3901291

One of the Finest Views

In The Mountains Of North Carolina. This three bedroom, three bath home with attached one bedroom, one bath guest house features an open, lightfilled floor plan, three stone fireplaces, and two bedrooms on the main floor. It also offers a two-car carport, twocar garage, outdoor firepit, and many additional special features. 1200 square feet of outdoor entertaining space with breathtaking views of Lake Toxaway.

$1,750,000. MLS 3835323

Art Fisher, Listing Broker

Park Place West

Country Living

lovely private cabin is nestled on 3.64± acres and

bordered by a bold stream. Enjoy mountain views from a large screened porch plus expansive deck and wrap around porch. The cozy interior offers main-level living with an upper floor for guests and a full unfinished basement.

3851397

Amy Fisher, Listing Broker

Blueberry Hill Cottage

3 BR, 2½ BA home in Straus Park featuring a private setting and an open, light-filled floor plan. Two stone fireplaces, wood floors, master suite on main, plantation shutters, granite countertops, beautiful porch, and covered parking.

3871914

Art Fisher, Listing Broker

Living Stone Masonry

By Natasha Kubis

The craft of stonemasonry, known for its complexity, technique, and dexterity, remains one of the most revered trades in our civilization and can be described as an essential means to preserve our most treasured historic buildings and structures. The Egyptian and Central American civilizations built pyramids, the Persians built palaces, and the Greeks built temples. Every society in existence has its iconic symbols and structures, the vast majority of which were crafted by the stonemasons of the time.

Modern-day stonemason Will Waller’s passion for the art of stone masonry was first cultivated as a child while visiting his relatives in England. The profound impressions of the historic stone architecture of churches, bridges, and homes left him in awe and stirred his future professional path. At age 19, Will lived in Arizona and worked as a trail restoration crew member for Prescott National Forest, where he built stone walls and staircases. This experience continued to pique his interest in the art of

masonry. In 2012, he and his wife, Alyssa, sought out Asheville, NC, because of the booming stonemason industry and the fact that stonework plays a central role in mountain architecture. That is when he came to work for Living Stone Masonry and eventually took over the business in January 2021.

Living Stone Masonry specializes in building stone walls, patios, steps, walkways, fireplaces, chimneys, and foundations. Something that sets them apart is that they use both mortar and no mortar (dry stone method) and are certified by DSWA (Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain). Dry stone is the method of building with stones that uses no additional binders such as concrete, mortar, or clay. This construction method relies on the interlock and weight of the stones to keep things in place. Building features without mortar harmonize the structure with the environment and help to prolong its life and integrity. They also specialize in mortared stonework and closely fit each stone while providing quality design elements such as archways.

Will and his team keep history alive with the restoration aspect of the business and are passionate about breathing new life back into

older structures while preserving them as much as possible. They have done some notable restoration projects around Asheville, such as repointing the Vance Monument, repairing the stonework on the historic estate of Senator Robert Rice Reynolds, and rehabilitating a century-old arched bridge in Biltmore Forest.

“When I’m working on a restoration project, I often imagine the craftsman that was also standing in the same spot 100 years before me, and I find it fascinating to contemplate the history behind it”, Will said.

The Living Stone Masonry team is a small group of highly trained artisans capable of large-scale and small-scale projects, whether building a large retaining wall with 1,000-pound boulders, restoring historic stone architecture, building garden walls, or restoring chimneys.

They also provide various hardscape services such as rock gardens, dry streambeds, boulder walls, sculptural boulder placements, and water features. They have access to local boulders and heavy equipment, and Will does his best to source most of his

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Bedroom, Six Bath home in gated

a dramatic two story great room, wood floors, ceramic tile, stone fireplace, gourmet island kitchen with butler pantry, an office, main level luxurious master suite with

recirculating tankless water heaters, inviting covered porches, a game room, home theater, bonus room and bathroom with steam

3 car garage

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quiet private street in the Cane Creek valley.

Laura Flores

Custom

BREATHTAKING FARM

First Time Offered!

A gorgeous farm with lovely home, pond, stream, and multiple outbuildings.

THIS GORGEOUS PROPERTY HAS TWO HOMES & IS BEING SOLD FURNISHED - just bring your clothes!

berries, fruit trees, even a mature grapevine…food is as bountiful as the serenity you will find at this peaceful property. Garden beds are ready to go! What an ideal property for homesteading! The convenient setting has easy access to I-40 and is minutes from Black Mountain’s charming shops and restaurants. Asheville’s city center is just 20 minutes away, and the Asheville Regional Airport is just 30 minutes away offering direct flights to the major cities of Tampa, DC, NYC, Denver, or Miami! A level sunny yard, groomed forest and a flowing stream all delight. Listen to the raindrops lull you to sleep when they hit the metal roof. Ridgecrest is the backyard with it’s paved walking trails & magical spaces. 14 Locust is the perfect spot for relaxing under the stars, enjoying a crackling fire, or hanging inside warmed by a cozy wood stove. This one truly has it ALL! MLS#3901392 $699,000

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