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On the cover... Residential Masterpiece in Waynesville, NC
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4444 Merrills Cove Road Merrills Cove Road • 3BR/2.5BA Custom barn-house onon 1.97 Acres • 3BR/2.5BA Custom barn-house 1.97 Acres • Self-suffi cient greenhouse with citrus trees • Self-suffi cient greenhouse with citrus trees • True passive-solar design • True passive-solar design • 7.65 kW SAMSUNG solar system • 7.65 kW SAMSUNG solar system
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CONTENTS
32 The Labyrinth: Create a Garden for Relaxing
70 Feng Shui: It Can Have a Profound Effect on Your Daily Life ON THE COVER: Mark Fields & Associates
A Residential Masterpiece in Waynesville, NC....
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Rare top of the mountain luxury in South Asheville! Breathtaking 300 degree long range & Western sunset views. See 3 counties and 2 states. Custom home well-built by owner/builder of 35 years. High performance energy saving home that is NC Healthy Built and Energy Star certified. Open floorplan with one-level living, gourmet kitchen, new screened-in porch & many other luxurious details. Low maintenance. Handicap accessible 1st floor. Additional 600’ workshop below can be finished. Included with this beautiful home are two vacant lots next door that are very buildable that also have spectacular views. Superb location only 2 miles to great shopping & dining. Gated entrance. 3325 s.f. 3 bedroom 4 bathrooms. 1.52 acres MLS 586377 • $1,399,900
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Minutes from everything you’ll find the mountain views you long for. Come discover The Boulders, a secret hideaway that is unbelievably accessible. Revel in luxury mountain living and be at one with nature. With our first phase near sell-out, you’ll find our newest release of stunning view homesites. Debuting The Ridge & The Estates. Homesites from $109,900 to $300,000+ Home/land packages from the high $400s to $1 million+
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Dreams of Pisgah
5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths 5170SF $963,500 Lucrative Vacation Rental or Private Estate, This High-End Home Has it All! Large Open Rooms, Two Stone Fire Places, Granite & Tile in Kitchen & All Baths. Media, Work-Out & Entertainment Rooms. Fully Fenced & Mountain Views Galore! Outside offers a Large Deck, Hot Tub & Patio with Fire Pit. There is also a 568sf Garage Apartment not included in square footage. ( Also Available with an Additional 6.94 Acre Fenced Pasture MLS# 582319)
161 Kimberly Avenue Rich in History Nestled in a quiet corridor of stately homes five minutes from downtown Asheville, 161 Kimberly Avenue features two stories of living space that requires nearly 3000 SF, not including the basement with double garage and original carriage doors, as well as a finished attic boasting a full bath. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an endless list of original features, the home bursts at the seams with character not commonly found under one roof. What’s more, the estate is rich with original, working accents such as exterior lighting, wall sconces, port-hole doors, servant call box and subway tile that bring reverence to the nostalgic charm of the home. Finished with original stonework, moldings and trim, as well as archetypal copper exterior accents that defined the Georgian architecture of the 1920s, the walls exude with rich history that makes the home truly one-of-a-kind. Flush with ivy gardens and mature trees, the master bedroom overlooks the fifth tee of the Grove Park Golf Course. At 161 Kimberly Avenue, you can own history, and sleep mere feet from where U.S. Presidents play. This stately home is an example of 1920’s luxury. Built by prominent Asheville builder, L.B. Jackson, known for the Jackson Building in Downtown Asheville and many other North Asheville homes. He lost the house due to foreclosure and it served as a rental until 1941. Henry and Grace MacKenzie owned and occupied the house from 1941-1948. It then reverted to a rental until Walt and Merle Koester bought it in 1978. The Koester Family enjoyed 36 years and many generations in this lovely home.
Cynthia K Frazier, BIC Asheville Realty & Associates • 1340-C Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Mobile 828-778-4556 • Office 828-258-3737 x 206 cynthia@ashreal.com • www.ashreal.com 10 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
Ralph and Mabel Wolfe Wheaton moved to 161 Kimberly in 1937. When Asheville author, Thomas Wolfe, “came home again”, Mabel hosted a large reception at the house which included many well known people of the time. Mabel was asked to leave when she tried to make the home into a boarding house which was a violation of the Grove Park Neighborhood Regulations. Pictured left is Thomas Wolfe at the house in front of the original screen doors, these doors are still in the basement. This home is for sale and offered by Trillium Properties, Bonnie Gilbert and Jeanette Syprzak. See opposite page.
Historic Grove Park A unique opportunity to own a piece of Asheville history… on the market for the first time in over 35 years. Step back in time to a home with original character in one of Asheville’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Described by Doug Swaim, in Cabins and Castles, as “a brick neo-colonial structure”, this 4 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home is now ready for new owners and modernization.
Come fall in love! True character and craftsmanship can be found through- out this Georgian style home, not often matched by homes built today. • Original wall mounted lighting sconces and lighting fixtures • Solid wood doors with brass hardware & multiple sets of French doors • Rich wood moldings and trim & oak hardwood floors • Original double hung windows with storm windows, the majority have been rechained for ease of opening • Tile wood burning fireplace
A Home Rich in History in the Grove Park Neighborhood
• Grand staircase and foyer with two coat closets • Vermont slate roof and some original copper guttering • Built-ins and butler’s pantry • Wall tile in baths and bead board on 3rd floor • Side porte cochere, front patio, brick exterior with concrete quoins • Double front doors with lattice-detailed metal fanlight and decorative concrete surround • MLS# 579340 • $649,900
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Extraordinary Home in desirable Beaverdam
Luxury Home on 19.67 rolling acres prefect for your horses!! Located in a beautiful setting on a gorgeous piece of property with a bold creek. Stucco and rock on the exterior make a beautiful combination. Stone Outdoor fireplace to sit and relax and enjoy nature. Attention to detail everywhere you look with solid alder doors, trim, and a Built in dinette. Gourmet kitchen with lots of cabinets and solid surface counter tops. Large family room with windows galore. Tiled baths and even a tiled pet shower. Large laundry rm. Fenced property for horses. MLS#578796
$1,250,000
Yr-Round Views and Lush Wooded acreage for privacy. Perfect size home for retirees, family/artists. Highly functional updated Chef ’s kitchen with versatile area leading to BBQ deck. B’ful Stone F/P in LVRM/DNRM. Home has great flow for Entertaining and comfortable lifestyle. Custom staircase to upstairs 2BDRMs & BA. MSTR BDRM/BA on main. Terrace Level has large area for FMRM/OFC/Play/Studio plus lots of storage. Level Driveway & garden areas. 3 Decks/Patios. MLS:582447 $515,000
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Jenny Brunet 771 Charlotte Hwy | Fairview, NC 28730 Office: 828-628-3088 | Cell: 828-779-4473 www.coolmountainrealty.com 12 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
with breath taking views of multiple mountain ranges from the expansive private decks of this cabin house. From the 20` cathedral ceilings, 3 gas fireplaces; mahogany topped full bar with ice maker, cherry cabinets in large recreation room. Creative builder`s personal residence with many custom features. PRIVATE GUEST HOUSE ON PROPERTY. Located on the ridge overlooking Echo Lake & only 20 minutes to downtown Asheville . MLS # 576619 $585,000
George Boghossian 828-606-0612
georgeb@coldwellbanker.com
Spectacular “Custom Arts & Crafts” Style Masterpiece... ...on 4.58 serene wooded acres has an artfully combined interior and exterior rock work & Douglas Fir post & beam that showcases it’s friendly living spaces. Open floor plan w/soaring rafters, you’ll appreciate this meticulously constructed home w/native stone hand built FPs, six M/BR suites and cook’s kitchen ready for you to enjoy, plus much more offered here! Lots of beauty and a Lot of Value offered for $1,575,000! Call for full details! MLS# 28227
Unique Mountain Top Estate... ...approx. 4,000 ft. elevation offers breathtaking views of distant mountain ranges which are unbelievable! Once in lifetime opportunity to own this outstanding residence and 17.85 Acres at LOW PRICE! This splendid home offers endless opportunities for living and entertaining w/spacious entertainment room w/wet bar, plus exterior gazebo and grill area. Adjacent open rolling pasture provides privacy you’ll appreciate! This Picturesque setting has few rivals anywhere on East Coast. Come See…You’ll be glad you did! MLS# 27737
“We bring you home to the mountains.” 423 West US Highway 19E Bypass, Burnsville, NC 28714
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Wanda Proffitt GRI, CRS, CRB 828-284-0234 Katherine Owens GRI, CRS 828-284-0239 Nancy Ogle GRI, CRS 828-284-0249 Amy Troutman REALTOR® 828-284-0240 Willis “Woody” Ryan REALTOR® 828-208-1985 Kirby Troutman REALTOR® 828-284-0405
Luxury in Western North Carolina
(Featured on back cover)
Balsam: A sanctuary in the mountains by architect Donald F. Evans. Three homes, custom decking, impressive stonework. $1,999,000 MLS# 586881. Call Michelle McElroy at (828) 400-9463.
Asheville: Biltmore Forest Country Club, 13th hole. $1,100,000 MLS# 517077. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Asheville: Overlooks Biltmore Forest golf course, 4th hole. $1,495,000 MLS# 544037. Call Hope Swicegood Byrd at (828) 778-5221.
Asheville: 1905 Tudor Style inn in historic Montord. $1,200,000 MLS# 569796. Call Barbara Newell at (828) 337-7576.
Asheville: Custom-built Timberpeg in Avery Park. $1,250,000 MLS# 568933. Call David Gregg at (828) 606-2269.
Asheville: Private Biltmore Park home near amenities. $1,295,000 MLS# 578933. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Asheville: New and reďŹ nished throughout in Biltmore Forest. $1,295,000 MLS# 575676. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
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Asheville: A rare find in historic Proximity Park in Grove Park. Built circa 1895 as the original clubhouse for the Country Club of Asheville. $1,049,000 MLS# 582953. Call Miriam McKinney at (828) 777-7924.
Asheville: In the woods at the Country Club of Asheville. $1,295,000 MLS# 582979. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Asheville: Woodsy lot at The Ramble at Biltmore Forest. $1,497,000 MLS# 575608. Call Leslie Elliott at (828) 702-2879.
Asheville: Spacious home near Biltmore Park Town Square. $1,499,900 MLS# 581260. Call Clary McCall at (828) 768-0413.
Riceville: Green-renovated mountain home. $1,500,000 MLS# 576530. Call Heidi DuBose at (828) 280-8430.
Asheville: Beautifully-finished home in Biltmore Forest. $1,595,000 MLS579306. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Asheville: Villa in the Town of The Ramble Biltmore Forest. $1,597,000 MLS# 581179. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
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Luxury in Western North Carolina
Asheville: This 1924 Biltmore Forest Mediterranean gem is updated, and includes gardens, a covered patio, and more. $1,090,000 MLS# 533178. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Asheville: Butler Mountain Estates on 7 private acres. $1,600,000 MLS# 578217. Call Vivien Snyder at (828) 712-4397.
Hendersonville: Great outdoor entertaining on over 9 acres. $1,000,000 MLS# 549154. Call Diane Ward at (828) 606-8760.
Hendersonville: Striking stone and cedar home in Kenmure. $1,070,000 MLS# 579045. Call Diane Ward at (828) 606-8760.
Horse Shoe: Family compound with river frontage. $1,150,000 MLS# 586169. Call Bryan Ross at (828) 707-5919.
Hendersonville: Beautiful brick home in Kenmure. $1,150,000 MLS# 565863. Call Michael Hartman at (828) 243-1073.
Flat Rock: Heavenly retreat on the edge of Flat Rock. $1,200,000 MLS# 579548. Call Diane Ward at (828) 606-8760.
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Waynesville: Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts sanctuary in a gated community with long range views, decks and ďŹ replaces. $774,950 MLS# 573824. Call Marilynn Obrig at (828) 550-2810.
Mills River: Historic Walnut Hill Farm, on the river. $1,250,000 MLS# 581930. Call Lauretta Cook at (828) 808-0287.
Asheville: Views from Reynolds Mountain Community. $1,100,000 MLS# 571211. Call Stephen G. Duncan at (828) 777-5718.
Waynesville: Post & Beam contemporary in Laurel Ridge. $789,000 MLS# 580943. Call Marilynn Obrig at (828) 550-2810.
Balsam: Arts & Crafts home with 60-mile views. $797,000 MLS572821. Call Marilynn Obrig at (828) 550-2810.
Marshall: Appalachian serenity with a pond and stable. $750,000 MLS# 564197. Call Shelle Ball at (828) 778-5015.
Brevard: Post & Beam in Chestnut Hill Estates on 6+ acres. $989,000 MLS# 566317. Call Laura Flores at (828) 329-9397.
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1319 Pine Mountain Trail Brevard • Straus Park Offered for $1,150,400 • MLS #585040 Stunning views over Brevard from this 5,000 square foot, custom designed home in Straus Park. Fine finishes and grand spaces await in a private setting. Elevator. Amenities include community lake, clubhouse, pool, tennis, trails and garden.
Jeremy Purcell, CRS, CRB (828) 553-3236 jeremy@jeremypurcell.com
96 West Main St., Brevard, NC 28712 Sandra Purcell & Associates, Inc.
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Take advantage of this rare opportunity to be the owner of a luxury townhome in vibrant Biltmore Park Town Square. The Residences at Pilsgate Way will consist of new luxury townhome-condos in the heart of Biltmore Park Town Square. These homes will combine high-end finishes, ample outdoor living space and two-car garages. Offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, you are in walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment . Of the three residences being built this year, two have been sold. Take advantage of this truly rare and exclusive opportunity now to be able to choose your colors and other options.
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$715,000
• 2,815 SF heated (1 - 1,439 SF/ 2 - 796 SF/lower - 580 SF) • 3 bedroom / 2 1/2 bath • Main level master suite • Main level rear deck • Upper level, large entertaining patio • 2-car garage • Cavity for elevator
Carol Fisk
Residential Broker Associate CAROLFISK@BEVERLY-HANKS.COM | (828) 674-0441 BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES REALTORS® | SOUTH ASHEVILLE (BILTMORE PARK)
Biltmore Park® Town Square is a trademark of Biltmore Farms, LLC. Phase 1 condominiums are FHA approved. Townhomes are condominium-style ownership. Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF SELLER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE PUBLIC OFFERING STATEMENT REQUIRED BY CODE SECTION 47C-4-103 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONDOMINIUM ACT AND THE PROPERTY REPORT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW. NEED NOT BE BUILT. All prices and plans are subject to change without prior notice. Sales by Beverly-Hanks & Associates. ©2015 Biltmore Farms, LL Summer 2015 | Fine Homes of WNC 19
Biltmore Lake H $900,000
Exquisite custom home in Biltmore Lake. The triple crown moulding accents the beautiful spaces throughout. Multiple levels make this home functional for day to day living and entertaining with comfortable areas for both indoor and outdoor activities. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with large work island and all high-end appliances. You can also take in the peaceful, private summer setting on either an open or covered deck. MLS:580121
Steve Dozier
Residential Broker Associate STEVEDOZIER@BEVERLY-HANKS.COM |
828.329.1529
BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES REALTORS速 SOUTH ASHEVILLE (BILTMORE PARK)
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Elegant & Informal Mountain Home
with a complete green renovation in an unparalleled setting 15 min to downtown Asheville. Details include reclaimed heart wood finishes, natural mineral plasters, solar water heating & passive solar floor plan for maximum energy efficiency. Lovely main floor master, stone patio & sunroom. Enjoy stunning mountain views, separate guesthouse, spring fed pond, & trails that connect to Parkway via conservation land. MLS# 576530
$1,500,000
Heidi DuBose
Residential Broker Associate HDUBOSE@BEVERLY-HANKS.COM | (828) 280-8430 BEVERLY-HANKS & ASSOCIATES REALTORS速 | NORTH ASHEVILLE
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YOU MUST SPEND TIME at this property to appreciate all it has to offer. The Four Seasons Ranch has been impeccably maintained and only awaits your personal touch. Turn right at the tobacco barn and take a leisurely walk to the pond stocked w/fish and have a BBQ at your own private park. The land has been swept clean and the views from the top seem to go on forever. Guest cabin in place while you build your dream home. $829,000 MLS:584865 www.rewnc.net/464610
161 McCurrey Road, Burnsville
BEAUTIFUL 46+ACRE private retreat, self-sustainable and perfect for the survivalist. Custom-built home of reclaimed wood has soaring ceilings and windows and was hand-crafted as a work of art. Powered by generator and battery bank; heat source is Central Boiler Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Completely off the grid, this home is a must see for the modern prepper. $525,000 MLS:531234 www.rewnc.net/463678
3428 Beans Creek Road, Bakersville
YOU’LL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE on top of the world in this custom log cabin with astounding unearthly long-range views from on a quiet mountaintop. The highest elevation property available today. Indigenous mountain ash, laurels, rhododendrons, huckleberries everywhere. The home features hickory wood cabinets, pine walls, 6�solid oak flooring throughout. Custom work throughout this fantastic retreat. More acreage available. $600,000 MLS:587308 www.rewnc.net/475269
90 Daniel Boone Trail, Burnsville
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828-338-9662 Ron E Armstrong
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DISCOVER EXTRAORDINARY mountaintop privacy in this luxury estate custom-designed by owner/builder. Interior is seemingly endless with game room, soundproof theatre, multiple bonus rooms. Entertain guests on the expansive patio with potential views. Superior features abound from high efficiency systems, granite and high-end cabinetry. 3 active springs feed pond on 31+ acres (w/ multiple homesites) shared only w/ Mother Nature. 15 min to Asheville. Offered below $900,000 MLS:567799 www.rewnc.net/463162
506 Wooten Cove Road, Weaverville
RARELY DO YOU GET the perfect combination of form & function. This house boasts long range views from nearly every room, soundproof music room, extra ofc, dog shower, art studio, plumbed for extra baths & theatre, elevator shaft, state of the art ERV for health, engineered foundation for peace of mind. The beauty of its design is evident throughout. Multiple outdoor living spaces/decks and pavilion. Energy efficient for carefree ease & elegance. $1,700,000 MLS:572362 www.rewnc.net/462906
9 Cary Lane, Asheville
106 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville
LOVE YOUR QUIET SETTING,privacy & close view of TWO golf greens in this warm & cozy gem that combines quaint rustic with modern touches. Large deck AND screened porch. Enjoy reading w/ views in comfy alcoves throughout. Master en-suite on both floors, every bedroom with its own bath. High-end appliances, fixtures & utilities. Close to downtown yet lovely country surrounds. Comfort and every convenience will make enjoying this home a daily joy. $925,000 MLS:567244 www.rewnc.net/463294
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Luxury, Elegance, ~ and ~ Your Own Private Sunsets
12+ acre mountain estate with stone and stucco architectural masterpiece -- and spectacular views.
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While away the hours and soak in the seasons on one of your multi-level outdoor areas. A slower pace beckons. MLS 582369 ~ $980,000
Sandra Crisp & Garley Riggs
828.606.4754
1875 Spartanburg Highway I Hendersonville, North Carolina
Sandra.crisp@wilkinsonera.com www.WilkinsonERA.com • 145 7th Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28792 • 828-693-8471
(828) 393-4016 I boydautomotive.com
O WN Y OUR O WN M OUNTAIN R ETREAT This lovely home was architecturally designed by the owner. It sits on 35 acres of wooded property with 2 creeks, great views, and lots of privacy. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is filled with warmth from natural light, warm wood harvested from the property and 2 fireplaces.The home has cherry cabinets, maple floors, poplar wood accents throughout, Italian porcelain tile counter tops, radiant floor heat, Viking range, sub-zero refrigerator, Bosh dishwasher, large pantry, large deck and 2 car garage just to name a few. This property is only minutes from the Appalachian Trail and 40 minutes to Johnson City. Call for an appointment to preview this home. Priced below appraisal. MLS:28118
$1,300,000
Address: 167 Locust Street • P.O. Box 447 • Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Phone: (828) 765-1655 • Fax (828) 765-1657
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PAT WILSON BROKER/OWNER 688-2473
LISY THOMAS BROKER/OWNER 766-6807
REBECCA TEAGUE BROKER/ASSOCIATE 467-0715
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Luxury in Western North Carolina
MAIN HOUSE • GUEST COTTAGE • OUTBUILDINGS • 214 ACRES Marion: One-of-a-kind opportunity to own working horse & cattle ranch, estate or family retreat in the heart of McDowell County. Huge mountain views, private 8-acre lake, rotation grazing pastures. A new adventure awaits. Just a short drive to Asheville or Charlotte. MLS# 573437 • $2,925,000
Cane Creek Valley: Breathtaking views. Equestrian friendly community. Custom built 6 BR home with tons of character! 6,298 SF • 7.18 AC • $3,500,000 • MLS# 567904.
Fletcher: Lots of glass, stone & wood provides a real WOW factor! Open plan + main level master + XXL Bonus Room. 4,000 SF • 1.08 AC • MLS# 569525 • $975,000
Biltmore Park: Decorate to your personal taste with $10K credit at closing. Privacy, great outdoor living space & so much more. 5,450 SF • .66 AC • MLS# 578559 • $904,500
BILLY TAYLOR
Cell: 828.778.6705 btaylor@beverly-hanks.com Call me for a personal real estate market update on your home or neighborhood.
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Bridgewater: Rustic yet elegant. Detailed stone & woodwork. Master on main. 3-car garage. 15 minutes to downtown Asheville. 5,543 SF • 1.16 AC • MLS# 583666 • $899,000
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Live the Blue Ridge lifestyle with comfort and convenience in your custom crafted, estate quality home on 3.24 acres at the secure mountain gated enclave of Mountain Brook. Bring your family, friends, dogs & horses. Community surrounded by Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway- hike to the Crabtree Falls from within the community. Top quality commercial grade craftsmanship- cathedral timber hip roof with a 20’ peak, 4 sided stacked stone open gas fireplace, oak floors with cherry finish, 3 heat pumps zoned, granite, Timberline dark cherry cabinets, Italian ceramic tile, grand foyer & 4’ wide grand staircase, coffered ceilings, finished walk-out basement game room with 14’ ceiling, 4 bedrooms & 2 sleeping rooms, outdoor hot-water dog wash, & 3 car garage. Come assume stewardship of your own private mountain reserve. MLS 27921
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Upscale & comfortable living. Stately & well planned- Spruce Pine home & just a bit off the Blue Ridge Pkwy. -one of the most coveted areas, a private mountain estate on 7 acres of prime real estate, with great views. 3 car attached, & 4 car detached garage with a wash bay & office/studio, wide engineered paved driveway, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, & 5,227 sq.ft. with 2 master suites & laundry- all on the main. Fire pit & outdoor hot tub. Perfect for family, full time living, retirement, vacation rental income, and/or private mountain prepper’s retreat. Privacy without remoteness, convenience without the crowd. The property can accommodate horses, tennis courts, pool, etc. No restrictions, zoning or HOAs. 15 min. from Lake James. 50 min. commute to Asheville. 2 hrs. to Charlotte. MLS 27967
Magnificent mountain paradise near border of NC & TN; a Southern stately home with 56 +/- usable acres that adjoins the national forest; custom cabinetry, granite, hardwoods, wrought iron, open floor plan, fireplace,vaulted ceilings; high elevation; elegant & easy living; also Includes 1900 SF custom built guest home for inlaws or rental; excellent area for horses, farm, sustainability, private ski slope or snow boarding. 15 minutes from Erwin, TN, 30 min. to Johnson City, TN, 60 min. to Asheville. MLS 27288
This mountain home listed at $799,000
Connie Ray 828-467-1335
Peter Franklin 828-766-7221
Laura Rudy 828-284-0549
Jon Dainotto 704-608-4500
Stephanie Johnson 704-794-8316
Casey Ledford 828-783-0423
PRIVATE OASIS On a 5.4 acre lot with creeks, beautiful landscaping, a long asphalt driveway and gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge and Black Mtns. Private, but within 5 min of shopping in the historic town of Burnsville. Asheville is only a 1/2 hour away. The house has been updated to a modern interior design with large open rooms, lots of windows, oak floors with walnut plugs, elevator and a large historic stained glass window. All rooms updated. MLS#586978 $585,000
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$997,500 • MLS #579712
GATED HOME ON 23 ACRES
Gate is for this house only, not a subdivision. 3 spring-fed ponds, largest is 4 acres. Whether you see this as your private estate or as a business venture into the world of summer camps in Western NC, the location 5 minutes off I-40 will please everyone. Rolling & level, fruit trees, crepe myrtle, rhododendron, mtn laurel and more. Main house 2350SF, 3BR/3BA open plan, red oak flrs, wrap around deck overlooking ponds. (Caretaker’s cottage 1623 SF and 450SF workshop.). MLS567736 www.rewnc.net/407350
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Stroll through the labyrinth; recapture your youth
Throughout the ages, legends of restorative springs have stirred people to seek ways to recapture their youth and restore their vitality. The inverse relationship between stress and youthfulness is well known, as recent research shows that the effects of stress contribute to premature aging. It’s no wonder that people travel the world in search of the perfect, relaxing oasis where they can move out of a stressed 32 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
state and toward a state of relaxation and well-being. But the occasional holiday escape isn’t enough to break the cycle of stress and restore the vitality lost to the demands of modern life. More than ever, people are in need of restorative space at home, where they can momentarily retreat from the outside world and sip from their own personal fountain of youth. Therefore,
homeowners are now working with their land to create sacred space, gardens, and meditation features in response to an increasing need to develop a space for relaxation, contemplation, and an escape from stress. For some, an alternative to an expensive vacation is to create a permanent retreat that they can enjoy every day. These private sanctuaries go beyond ordinary backyard gardens, combining
common garden elements to create uncommon restorative and sacred space. Gardens might include shade trees, evergreens, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Other features include stones, walkways, seating, fire pits, water features, and possibly space for dining and entertaining, extending the living space into nature. One example of a backyard landscape project is the meditation garden, designed with a circular labyrinth as a focal point. Labyrinths have become a form of meditation for stress reduction and self-reflection, and even people who find meditation difficult often enjoy walking the
labyrinth. Unlike a common maze, which is designed to lose and confuse anyone who enters, the labyrinth has a single, non-branching path that carries one circuitously to the center of a geometric pattern, most often a circle, so there are no tricks to it and no dead ends. Labyrinths, with their spiral paths, are universal symbols of growth and the journey to wholeness. For some, a stroll through a labyrinth may offer a path to the fountain of youth. “The labyrinth helps me find my way,” says Laura Esculcas, who left a high tech career in Silicon Valley and became a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator specializing
in labyrinth and sacred site retreats near her home in Lisbon, Portugal, “Walking the labyrinth engages my linear, analytical mind in following the path, allowing me space to engage my intuitive, creative side in problem solving. I walk the labyrinth to restore my perspective. It reminds me to face life’s challenges one step at a time. The labyrinth restores my energy and helps me release stress, loosen up, and return to my center.” Labyrinths have appeared throughout history as a universal and essential symbol of integration, harmony, and transformation. Labyrinths are found around the globe – in petroglyphs in Galicia,
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“The labyrinth restores my energy and helps me release stress, loosen up, and return to my center.”
Morocco, Goa and the American Southwest, in rock circles in northern Europe, in pottery from ancient Syria, in Roman mosaics and ancient carvings in Italy and Greece, and in the ancient coins of Crete. The most ancient labyrinth design, the Classical Labyrinth, dates back over 5000 years.
or religious system of belief. Recent fascination with the labyrinth has resulted in more labyrinths being built during the last thirty years than at any known time in the past.
“People come to walk the labyrinth at the farm for many reasons,” says Pam Clark when asked about the 55-foot Spiral The meandering path of the Ankh labyrinth installed labyrinth spirals to the center at Dimond Hill Farm, New of the circle and engages both Hampshire. Pam, who runs her body and mind in the logical educational consulting business progression of walking the out of the farm, continues, “Some path, which calms the flow of come to pray for healing for stressful thoughts that disrupt their loved ones, some seeking meditation and relaxation. Janel guidance for difficulties in their Joseph, a business consultant and lives, some expressing gratitude executive coach in Austin, Texas, for the blessings in their lives, believes her labyrinth provides “a and some offering themselves to calming space that helps ground service. The labyrinth ministers the landscape and its inhabitants. to all of them.” It fosters unity with nature and A journey to the center of allows creativity to flow. I use my a labyrinth is a liberating labyrinth as a meditation space experience and may lead one to a and a place for guidance.” sense of wholeness, making the The labyrinth serves as an archetypal blueprint, which has recently emerged as a modern spiritual tool that transcends any single ideological, philosophical, 34 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
labyrinth an ideal addition to a home garden sanctuary.
The range of possibilities when creating a backyard sanctuary
and sacred space are unlimited. Sacred space takes many forms, resonating with the patterns that underlie creation and renewing vitality. From stone circles to lush private gardens, sacred space is the point where the finite and the infinite meet, like the fabled garden of the fountain of youth. In her book Healing Gardens, Romy Rawlings point out how “our gardens, no matter their size play a vital supporting role, affording release from the pressures of the outside world and helping to create a sense of personal fulfillment.” By turning your home landscape into a private sanctuary and sacred space, you can access your own restorative fountain of vitality, well being, and richness of life. In the words of American naturalist John Burroughs, “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.” From more information about labyrinths, visit www.earthshamans.com.
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Rose Garden location. One of the true Grand Dames of Grove Park. Classic Tudor with four bedrooms, formal living, dining room, and wood paneled study but modern updates including private master bath, large family gathering room, AC and new kitchen with granite and stainless. Laundry on main, wood replacement windows and hot water heater are just some of the upgrades. Huge double lot has access on Griffing and Lynnwood. MLS:585826
$895,000
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Fazio’s Mountain Masterpiece Ranked the #1 Private, Year-Round Course in Western North Carolina
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Champion Hills private community and club* are just minutes from all the arts and entertainment of Asheville and Hendersonville. Members enjoy championship golf, tennis, a fitness center, walking trails, a short game practice facility, multiple dining options and an active, engaged lifestyle. Living options include cottages, villas and single-family homes from $300,000 to over $3 million. Visit us and see why families have come from 35 states to call Champion Hills home. To schedule a visit tailored to your interests, call 800.633.5122 or email CHinfo@ChampionHills.com. ChampionHills.com *Champion Hills Club is a private, member-owned country club. Admission is member-sponsored and requires approval by the Board of Directors.
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Sunrise Views • $445,000
Dramatic long range Eastern views, open floorplan, stone fireplace, plus gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. The lower level has wetbar, wine fridge, and loads of beautiful cherry builtins Enjoy the views from the oversized deck with watering system for your pots. Lovely garden area and carport. Maintenance fees include landscape, roof and exterior paint. Perfect getaway yet close to downtown Hendersonville! MLS: 579955
Two Streams • $875,000
Custom built mountain home with a contemporary feel. Wooded, private setting with 2 streams. Grand entrance leads to a comfortable and cozy Great Room with floor to ceiling fireplace and built ins. Large chef’s kitchen with dining area, wonderful for entertaining. Terrific floor plan with the master on the main and two guest suites on the lower level, has a family room area with fireplace and walk out patio. Geo thermal heating/cooling system. MLS: 575121
Panoramic Views • $1,560,000
Mountain Charm throughout this gorgeous custom built home. Fabulous long distance mountain views. Main level living includes a Chef’s kitchen, Great room with statement making stone fireplace, office with built-ins and second guest suite. Outdoor space includes an open deck area and screened porch with a stone fireplace. Lower level is perfect for guests with a family room, theatre room, & two guest suites. 8 minutes to downtown Hendersonville! MLS: 583668
Majestic year-round views! Gorgeous custom home with great floor plan is move-in ready. Luxuries include exotic granites, onyx backsplash, Murano chandeliers, hardwood floors, grand vaulted ceilings, and underlit onyx sink. Tons of windows on every floor. Master Suite and Bath of your dreams with oversized walk-in closets. 2 offices & huge rec room. 35’ long upper/lower decks. $470,000 | Listed by: Molly McNichols | Molly@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Smartly designed, one owner home w/over $50k in recent updates. Stunning mountain views (even better with additional clearing) from most rooms. Open concept living area w/vaulted ceiling and FP opens to deck. Master suite on main w/private covered porch and huge bath. 2nd living area on lower level w/ kitchenette and lower deck access, would make a great potential in-law/guest suite. Beautiful, low maintenance landscaping. Circular driveway. $625,000 | Listed by: Molly McNichols | Molly@CarolinaMountainSales.com
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Immaculate custom home in the Ramble, one of Asheville’s premier gated communities. No expense spared-cedar shake & stone exterior, dramatic walnut floors on main & 2nd lvl, cypress paneling, hand scraped natural beams, LaCanche & SubZero appliances, marble countertops throughout, 3 floor-toceiling stone FPs, private guest wing, porte-cochére & more. Enjoy clubhouse, trails, wellness center & the Blue Ridge Parkway just steps away. $1,975,000 | Listed by: Brian Etheridge | Bretheridge@gmail.com
Asheville’s best kept secret is now available! This 18 + acre Deerhaven estate adjoins Biltmore Park and comes with all the conveniences of city living without city taxes. Updated home with two kitchens, incredible great room with wet bar and fireplace, stone patio, wrap-around rocking chair front porch, master on main, established gardens, stone walkways, horse barn and fencing, riding ring and more make this home not only unique, but move in ready! Price upon request | Listed by: Brian Etheridge | Bretheridge@gmail.com
Beautiful Cedar-Frame mountain estate nestled on banks of Reems Creek (stocked w/trout). Enjoy breath-taking river & mtn views, 6700SF to entertain, wrap around decks, custom features throughout, dual sided fireplace, home office & master BR potential on 1st & 2nd levels! Complete in-law suite on lower level w/ separate entrance, marble FP, full kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, formal dining area, bonus room & hot tub! 300’ of Riverfrontage! $729,000 | Listed by: Cain Cox & Jennifer Farley | Info@AVLHometeam.com
Experience the comforts of a country home & the tranquility of a mountain retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature. Enjoy the calm water in the pond & the green of the forest that surrounds you. Relax in front of a roaring fire & take in the fragrance of all the flowers in season. Walk the trails & quiet back roads & see soaring mountains from windswept ridge. Enjoy this elegant log & timber frame home located between Asheville & Hot Springs. $667,000 | Listed by: Cain Cox & Jennifer Farley | Info@AVLHometeam.com
Priced at Recent Appraisal! Inspired by a French country cottage, this NC Healthy Built home is impeccably designed. The finest of details and materials were used, from the DaVinci slate tile roof to the cobble stone pavers. Solid knotty alder doors, sandcast bronze hardware, stone masonry FP, exposed beams - every element thoughtfully considered. An extraordinary PebbleDash Builders home. $1,610,000 | Listed by: Molly McNichols | Molly@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Exceptional Home site planned perfectly amongst green space & hiking trails in The Ramble at Biltmore. Exquisite, sun-filled Adirondack luxury w/ open staircase, cathedral ceilings, reclaimed heart pine floors, extensive native stone work, Porte Cochere & 4-car garage w/ loft. Expansive LL w/ Kitchen/Bar, Billiard Rm, Craft Rm, Exercise Rm & Guest BR. Ramble residents enjoy an array of amenities- wellness center, pool, natural amphitheater. $1,495,000 | Listed by: Molly McNichols | Molly@CarolinaMountainSales.com
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A 1925 LAKE VIEW PARK ORIGINAL - Views of the Beaver Lake from breakfast area/butlers pantry, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, enclosed sun porch, and front bedrooms. Custom built kitchen with Black Walnut cabinets, 5 Star gas stove, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floor and molding throughout. Detached garage with separate upstairs studio space. Meticulously landscaped corner lot just steps to the lake. $745,900 | Listed by: Jude Welsh | Jude@CarolinaMountainSales.com
The tucked away setting & circular drive creates the perfect entrance to this beautiful brick Tudor Estate home designed by sought after architect of his time, Erle Stilwell. Impeccably renovated & restored in keeping w/its original details. The lrg, open & bright rooms make this BILTMORE FOREST home stand out among the rest. The backyard terrace & patio w/brick walls shape the private outdoor living space. Major updates & renovations throughout. $1,495,000 | Listed by: Sandi AuBuchon | Sandi@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Mountainside Estate overlooking the Ox Creek valley & Parkway. A private, yet accessible property convenient to downtown Asheville & I-26 with a low angle approach to elevation for incredible views and privacy. This builder’s custom home combines thoughtful design & low maintenance material selections for lock and leave or daily use. Additional 40 acres also available. Portion of PIN. Taxes TBD. $1,695,000 | Listed by: Scott McKenzie | ScottMcKenzieRealtor@gmail.com
Beautiful Dutch Colonial home on a quiet Montford Street. Recently renovated with attention given to preserve the original character while updating the systems of the home to modern efficiency. Floor plan with space in the right places make this home great for entertaining and daily living. Don’t miss the unique tall basement space, large lot, double decks, chef’s kitchen, or potential to add squarefeet with a basement renovation. $524,900 | Listed by: Scott McKenzie | ScottMcKenzieRealtor@gmail.com
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ULTIMATE LONG RANGE VIEWS! Gated community adjoins National Forest w/tennis & pool. 7m to Biltmore Town Sq.,10m to Asheville Airport. Builder’s personal home, high-end quality, stone/solid wall foundation. Excellent floorplan, spacious bedrooms, in-law guest level, rec/bar/media, 4 fireplaces, beamed ceilings, Brazilian wood floors/decks, shaft for elevator, office/artist loft, 3-Car garage, waterfall. private acreage could total *2.28 acres. $999,000 | Listed by: Gary Seifried | Gary@CarolinaMountainSales.com
ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE has too many features to list in this space! See list of details! Great flow for entertaining; cherry and silestone kitchen with island opens to deck; Relax indoors or out. Two MBRs on main with luxury baths, deck access. Lower level has game or TV room, office with full bath and complete studio used as pottery studio, great for apt or in-law suite. Lush lot with native plants, level yard, and stonework, the home is simply special! $750,000 | Listed by: Patty & Ben Woolf | Ben@CarolinaMountainSales.com
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White Pine Estate is a stunning 41+ acre property which offers easily accessible privacy and serenity in a park-like setting, nestled along the banks of bold Merrill’s Cove Creek. The expertly landscaped grounds feature a stocked fishing & swimming pond, natural springs, streams, greenhouse, vineyard, walking trails and campsite in the pristine forest. This idyllic Country Victorian home in the Cane Creek Valley affords plenty of room for family and guests, yet is only 10 miles from downtown Asheville. $1,950,000 | Listed by: D’Ann Ford | DFord@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Discover this classic Queen Anne Victorian situated on a huge .96 acre city lot.This 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home has been renovated and consists of 3,568 sq.ft. updated kitchen,baths,plumbing & insulation. With a Wraparound front porch,back screen porch,refinished heartpine & oak floors and a 6ft. privacy fence you will find this property to be convenient to everything; just 1.5 miles from West Asheville & River Arts District.Zoned RM8,B&B potential. $549,000 | Listed by: D’Ann Ford | DFord@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Distinctive custom home situated on 10.49 private acres with breathless long-range mountain views from every room. This home with approx.4800 sq. ft. offers coffered ceilings, top of the line chef’s kitchen,outdoor living space, triple garage and many must-see features. Four bedrooms, four and half baths, extra rooms for exercise or office further accentuates this property with one-ofa-kind luxury within the spectacular North Carolina Mountains. $2,249,000 | Listed by: D’Ann Ford | DFord@CarolinaMountainSales.com
Spectacular year-round Views! Have it all with this charming custom home just off of Town Mountain Road. Close to Blue Ridge Pkwy and downtown Asheville this 3 beds, 3.5 baths and spacious 3 car garage offers the quiet mountain living you’re searching for. Deck access on the main and lower level for outdoor living space. Lower level has Media/Rec Room w/wet bar, full bath and fireplace for family gatherings. Renovations in 2009. $894,000 | Listed by: D’Ann Ford | DFord@CarolinaMountainSales.com
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Secluded Mountain Retreat.... within the guarded & gated Ramble Biltmore Forest. The ultimate blend of town & county living, this estate has a 10 ft rock wall surrounding vast landscaped grounds, gardens, paths, conservatory plus gentle creek. This pristine estate boasts a fully remodeled open lodge-style main house, gate house, office & studio. 7500sf, 6 br suites 7.5 baths with 4 fireplaces! Security cameras. Must see this estate property to believe. MLS 581284
$2,980,000
Marilyn Wright
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STUNNING MILL CREEK white pine, western red cedar, rock Post and Beam estate home. There is bamboo flooring throughout, a massive stone fireplace, granite surfaces, hammered copper sinks, stainless Jenn Aire appliances, two kitchens (one for grilling) and an automatic generator. Only 100 yards from the 15th green at popular Mt. Michell Golf Course. July, 2013 appraisal supports the asking price. MLS:28176
$975,000
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50 Glendale - Grove Park Exquisite style and quality throughout this historic 1936 Grove Park Home. Beautifully situated on a private corner lot with 1.7 professionally landscaped acres, this one of a kind estate has it all!
Meticulously updated and enhanced honoring original character and quality to details. The main house has four bedrooms and ample space for entertaining. The updated kitchen with Wolf gas range, double ovens, warming drawers and Miele dishwasher will delight all. A three car detached garage with a remodeled 2 bedroom guest house completes this one of a kind home. MLS #517529 $ 3,250,000 www.50Glendale.com
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180 Dry Ridge
Great Sunset Views Breath Taking Views in Lakeview Park Elegant one level living with open floor plan. Pristine condition, upgraded kitchen with lots of windows to enjoy the views. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fireplace in kitchen and living room, hardwood floors and plenty of room for entertaining. Large decks on both levels and a three car, oversized garage. Minutes to shopping and downtown Asheville. City amenities with county taxes! MLS #570451 $1,050,000 www.180DryRidge.com
11 West Avon Lakeview Park
1925 Tudor in pristine condition, totally renovated for the buyer that wants it all. Magnificent wood work and craftsmanship can be seen throughout this historic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Chef's kitchen, large rooms, a in ground pool, and a totally remodeled carriage house makes entertaining a pleasure! This North Asheville homes sits up on a knoll on over an acre. MLS#551588 $1,249,000 www.11WestAvonParkway.com
Laura Livaudais (828) 712-5445
8 Southwood Biltmore Forest
2.2 acres in Biltmore Forest across from the golf course! Enter this beautiful home through the unique teak vaulted porch. This sophisticated home has 5 bedrooms and over 6000square feet. Enjoy details like mahogany cabinets, Hardwood floors, huge pantry, and master on the main with custom walk in closet. Incredible entertaining areas. MLS #551629 $1,900,000 www.8Southwood.com
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Laurel Ridge Farm
Brevard, NC • Offered for $1,950,000 • MLS #557480
Welcome to Laurel Ridge Farm - a 56+/- acre sanctuary of uncommon natural beauty. Located at 1300 Probart Street just one mile from downtown Brevard, the property has the feel of a nature preserve. Architect-designed main house nestled against a ridge which rises 300’ behind it. 1900s era, redone guest cottage overlooks fenced, lower horse pasture. Long range views to Rich Mtn. 3 distinct ridge tops a blaze of reds, oranges and yellows in fall. Property also features a creek, dairy barn, feeding shed, chicken house and trails. Short bike or walk to Bracken Mountain Preserve and famed Brevard Music Center, and 25 minutes from Asheville Airport.
www.LaurelRidgeFarmNC.com
Jeremy Purcell, CRS, CRB
(828) 553-3236 • jeremy@jeremypurcell.com 96 West Main St., Brevard, NC 28712 Sandra Purcell & Associates, Inc.
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2 Vaux Court in The Ramble
2 Vaux Court is a large shingle style home with deep flagstone wraparound covered porches, a screened porch, an outdoor stone fireplace with cooking, and a private deck off the master suite. The guest suite over garage has a private exterior entrance plus a secret hidden interior bookcase entrance. Beautiful Brazilian cherry floors flow throughout this home and the pergola deck off master bath offers a place for private relaxation. All 6 bedrooms are en suite with walk-in closets. MLS# 577001 $1,895,000 The Ramble is a gated and guarded community with a saline pool, Longmeadow Park, trails, and the Living Well Center. Having designed and built three homes for my family, including our current home on Beadle Lane in The Ramble, I am able to speak from personal experience about living in this incredible neighborhood. Please don’t hesitate to contact me!
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Preserve a legacy
as timeless as the French Broad River. The French Broad River is the third oldest river in the world, dating back millions of years. French Broad Crossing, near Asheville, North Carolina, is an authentic mountain community that offers residents an enriching, more sustainable living experience than the typical country club setting. If you’ve been looking for a truly unique home that will provide a lasting legacy for your family for generations to come, there’s only one choice as clear as these wild, fresh waters: French Broad Crossing.
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To learn more or to schedule a tour contact us today. | 828.284.2400 | www.FrenchBroadCrossing.com French Broad Crossing is a registered trademark of Preserve Communities Real Estate, LLC. This is not intended to be an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy real estate in French Broad Crossing for residents of CT, HI, ID, IL, NY, or PA, or any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. French Broad Crossing is exclusively marketed by Private Mountain Communities.
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Absolutely stunning views overlooking the Pacolet Valley & SC Piedmont extending for miles. This 15ac Estate is surrounded by a beautiful forest w/ ultimate privacy. 3BR/4BA Custom built cedar home. Open floor plan, 1 level living & Floor to Ceiling windows. Spectacular views from every room. Boasts geothermal heating and cooling, plus large studio/workshop.Meticulously landscaped. Nearby hiking, fishing & kayaking.6min to I26,15min to H’ville. MLS 562480 $595,000
Simply an amazingly beautiful property! This custom built Post & Beam Mountain home is privately sited on over 6 acres, yet minutes to dntwn Brevard. Great Rm & Family Rm boast Floor to Ceiling stone fireplaces. Benefi from Quality craftsmanship; hardwoods, granite, hemlock paneling, slate, tumbled marble & more. Wonderful screen porch, Deck +2 patios for relaxing. Breathtaking views of Dunns Rock. Unbelievable landscape & rock work. 1-of-a-kind. MLS 566317 $989,000
Amazing Luxury Loft in the heart of downtown. Enjoy historic charm with Sophisticated modern comforts, Complete Restoration, No expense spared! Chic En Suite Bedrooms, Front & Rear Covered Balconies, Cooks Kitchen, Stained Glass Transom Windows, Heart Pine Floors, Wainscoting, Tin Ceilings & more. Entertain in Spacious Great Room or relax in outstanding Home Theater. Dramatic Entry & Foyer. Walk to Restaurants, Shopping & Playhouse. MLS 571496 $875,000
Prime location! Amazing opportunity for work/live lifestyle in the heart of Hendersonville. Store front retail/office space featuring 2 display windows, separate office, half bath, separate front and rear entrances, full basement. Upper loft features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, full and half baths. Skylights. 2-car garage plus 4 additional parking spaces. Gated. Main level previously rented for $1,850/mo. Units separately metered. MLS 585370 $895,000
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Indulge Yourself in Mountain Luxury 425 Bull Creek Road Asheville, N C This enchanting and secluded ±18-acre mountain estate offers everything your heart desires and more. The outside is invited in to this bright, open home that introduces you to luxury at every turn.
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MLS # 585818
3 Beds, 3 Baths ± 3,380 SF Master Suite on Main Luxury Master Bath Cherry hardwood floors Open floor plan Vaulted ceiling Skylights Custom Doors/Windows Gourmet Kitchen Red Birch Cabinetry Screened-in Porch Detached 624 SF Studio ±18 Acre Private Forest National Wildlife Habitat Certified
Mike Miller
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261 Asheland Avenue # 103 Asheville, NC 28801
The Preserve at Little Pine
1480 WHITE TAIL TRAIL, Marshall A true jewel amid an 1800-acre conservancy/development. This sparkling Al Platt custom wonder, built by Morgan Keefe, might grace any luxury neighborhood in the world. Splendid long-range views. Stunning contrasts: Hidden in an old-growth forest, but 30 minutes from Asheville; congenial entertainment space, but the privacy of 3 ensuite guest & living quarters and another for staff. Elevator access to basement. Over $4 million to create this Elysian nest. MLS#566713
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ENGLISH TUDOR HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS in gated Chestnut Farms Community
This home has exquisite workmanship throughout! Post and beam interior w/cozy living room & stone FP, custom kitchen w/granite counters & formal dining room lead into a spacious sunroom w/floor to ceiling windows & wood floors. Master BR suite has French doors leading to multi-level porches & decks. 2nd bedroom & 1/2 bath adaptable to studio or office space. Large BR/BA suite upstairs w/adj loft area den. Grounds are tastefully landscaped inc. shady stone patio. Community gazebo overlooks exceptional views in a park-like setting, close to town. $549,000 ML#523780
42 ACRE ESTATE WITH A CROSS-COUNTRY VIEW! Gorgeous Craftsman Bungalow w/ cedar shake & stone ext. 2BR/2BA w/ wonderful detail work, heart pine floors, quarter-sawn oak cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. Main floor features 2 car garage & lg. guest suite complete w/kitchen, living area & private slate terrace. Master BR suite on 2nd floor w/gourmet kitchen, center island & great room w/vaulted ceilings, panoramic views & stained glass details. Home is landscaped w/stone walls, quality perennials & ornamentals, terraced orchard and 7 acre sloping meadow w/a patch of 50 blueberry bushes. Abundant wild game! Ideal for a multi-family reserve. $795,000 ML# 561440 FABULOUS EQUESTRIAN ESTATE JUST WEST OF BURNSVILLE 3BR/3.5BA 3900 sq.ft. frame & crab orchard stone home on a manicured & completely fenced & cross fenced 7.32 acre tract w/beautiful views. The house has been tastefully renovated to provide the ultimate in comfort & convenience, and has a full, finished basement. The custom built horse barn is 54’x60’ with a 12’ breezeway, 5 stalls w/automatic waterers, fans & mats, wash rack w/warm water & a lounge w/digital cable, phone, a/c & heat. Tack room has 6 saddle racks. Spacious hay room. Video and sound feeds between barn and house. 5 paddocks w/waterers, round pen, arena, and trailer pad. Less than 2 hours from the Tryon International Horse Show Facility! $895,000 ML# 579833
72 ACRES REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL ROLLING PASTURE FRONTS ON CANE RIVER,
West Yancey location, 2.5 mile to the 4-Lane. Fenced pasture, springs, property lines to the ridge. 872’ of river & paved road frontage. 3/2 brick rented farmhouse w/basement. Outstanding views to the south. $765,000 ML#555596
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WATERFALL VIEW IN A GATED COMMUNITY?
Custom built 5 BR/4.5 BA home on 4.04 acres, aloft in the treetops spanning Ayles Creek, a Class A mountain trout stream w/a series of waterfalls and pools along its length.Vaulted ceilings throughout w/ private screened porches on both floors overlooking the creek frontage. 3 carpeted bedrooms & 3.5 tiled baths on the main floor w/a Great Room w/ bleached har wood floors & woodwork, wood burning fireplace, kitchen island, stainless appl ances & granite countertops. Lower level is closer to the creek, featuring a spacious family room, 2BR/1BA, storage rooms & a screened private porch w/ electric shades just above the creek. 2 Car garage with breezeway to the house. Mountain views to 6327 ft. Celo Knob. Lovely, natural landscaping has stone retaining walls, solid stone steps winding down to the creek and river rock paths & drains. MLS:588076 $1,400,000 The community, The Cove at Celo Mountain is a manicured & beautifully landscaped gated community just off Hwy 80 South in Yancey County.
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Extraordinary Property
Architectural excellence describes this Arts & Crafts estate w/a New England flair. From the impressive great rm w/its grand stone FP, to the designer kitchen, you will definitely be impressed. This prestigious estate encompasses 1.9 acres of professionally landscaped grounds & offers mtn views & ultimate privacy. Each room was given thoughtful consideration & attention to detail. $950,000 MLS#584472
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Artistic Masterpiece
Exquisite Arts & Crafts professionally landscaped home. From the outstanding great rm w/stunning stone fireplace & cathedral ceiling, gourmet kit w/every amenity offered, luxurious master suite to the LL family rm complete w/ guest rm & BA plus powder BAthis home is sure to impress. Expansive screened porch & LL deck w/ commanding views. Outstanding design & attention to detail. $749,000 MLS#583788
Awe inspiring residence with stunning landscaping will welcome you home. With an impressive gourmet kit, luxurious master suite, great rm with gorgeous fireplace, living rm, dining rm & multi-level decking, this home is definitely one of a kind. There is a LL family rm with FP complete with guest rm, full BA, exercise/sauna rm & add’l SQFT hobby rm. A true work of art! $800,000 MLS#587179
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Exceptional Holland Brady home situated on 6.25 acres in a private lush garden setting in one of the Old Hunt Country’s most prestigious locations. Mountain & garden views from every room. No details have been spared in this stunning home. $725,000 MLS#583863
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Absolutely stunning describes this lovely home situated on .96 beautiful landscaped acres. As you enter the foyer you will be mesmerized by the interior features & exquisite quality throughout. MLS#560066 $599,000
Breathtaking long range mountain views from most every room abound from this exceptional 4BR/3.5BA home overlooking High Vista golf course. Exceptional quality throughout. Expansive decking, screened porch & stone patio complete this outstanding property. $649,900 MLS#579471
Perfectly situated on 8.21 gorgeous acres, this scenic and beautiful property was created as a labor of love. Completely updated home-no details spared. Gorgeous expansive barn and pasture area. Convenient to the Tryon International Equestrian Center. $575,000 MLS#1301244
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Stunning w/exquisite finishes describes this beautiful 4BR/3.5 BA home. New expansive kitchen w/granite, new master suite, refinished HWD floors, gorgeous great rm, dining rm & gathering rm. 2nd lvl has 2BR’s & BA. Impressive LL is perfect for in-law suite w/ all the amenities. MLS#583372 $649,000
Privacy abounds in this beautiful home situated on 1 plus acres of gorgeous natural landscaped setting. Impressive updated kitchen & baths, great rm w/ stone floor to ceiling fireplace, amazing screened porch,expansive LL w/family rm, bar& more. Very desirable location to amenities! MLS#Pending $595,000
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Views! Views! Views!
WOW! If you are looking for views - this is the one. You can even see the lights of the city on clear nights. Beautifully appointed home with large deck & patio, mature landscaping & gorgeous artificial waterfall! Set in the picturesque mountains with privacy and only 10 minutes from Asheville Mall, Blue Ridge Parkway, restaurants and shopping. You have to see this house! $510,000 MLS: 587549 Pat Puckridge, CRS, GRI, ABR, PHP, SRES Pat@PatandDonna.com Donna Prinz, CRS, GRI, ABR, PHP, e-Pro, SRES Donna@PatandDonna.com Keller Williams Biltmore Village - An Official Mega Agent Office
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Mountain Chalet in Reems Creek Gorgeous contemporary with in-law suite w/2nd kitchen, bedroom, and office. Also offers open floor plan with tongue and groove ceiling, built-in shelves throughout, 2 stone fireplaces, recessed lighting, and built-in surround sound system. Motivated sellers!! Bring us an offer! $489,000 MLS:584236
Horse Lovers Dream Paradise Gorgeous equestrian home on 10 acres 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. A real working horse farm with long range mountain views. Motivated Sellers!! Bring offer and your horses! $699,000 MLS 579398
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YOUR OWN PARK-LIKE SETTING IN BILTMORE PARK
6 BEDROOMS • 5 FULL 2 HALF BATHROOMS • 5,797 SF • .98 ACRES This home offers a private lot with extensive landscaping and a wonderful, fenced backyard that adjoins the popular Biltmore Park greenway trail. A generous water feature with a pond and stone waterfall is tucked next to the house facing the wooded back yard. You will love this location only a 1/4 mile to Estes Elementary, and T.C. Roberson High School; 1 mile to the Town Square shopping and entertainment and just 1.5 miles to the brand new Publix shopping center. Designed by Bill Ashe, this custom French Country home offers elegant, casual, light-filled living spaces with 12 foot ceilings, coffered beams, walls of windows, and custom built-ins. Kitchen designed for the home chef with room for everyone & flow to the formal dining room, breakfast room & stone patio. Guest suite has private porch on main level. Large windows in upstairs master look to your back yard so, no blinds needed. Lower level offer family/ rec room and storage. MLS# 586798 • $1,395,000
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STUNNING YEAR ROUND VIEWS REMODELED AS NEW
Prime location in a quiet walking neighborhood with a lovely lake. Idyllic setting for a beautifully renovated home. Fabulous eat in kitchen, 2 master bedrooms, a WOW master bath. Living & Hearth rooms each with their own fireplace. Lower level is a perfect In- Laws area, family room with fireplace, media/workout room & office. Enticing gazebo with stunning views. $569,900 MLS# 581680
WOLF LAUREL TOWN HOME WITH VIEWS!
Never lived in & remodeled from top to bottom. 4 all large bedrooms, each with new baths. Quality eat-in kitchen, granite, stainless appliances. Huge living room, high ceilings, gas fireplace. Loft w/built in speakers. Private in-law guest quarters & spacious game room w/bar. Screened porch & decks, level driveway all on 1.7 very private acres close to clubhouse. Over 4700 sq.ft. $545,000 MLS# 548653
BREATHTAKING VIEWS IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD
Amazing long & wide mountain views from this beautiful home. Striking hardwood floors, limestone fireplace in oversized living room, built-ins & crown molding, a most impressive kitchen, custom cabinets, keeping room, dining, fireplace & enclosed sunroom. VIEWS EVERYWHERE.Spacious master suite, lovely bath w/marble. Lower level offers a 2nd master suite, media/family room, guest area & office. 3 car garage on main. Lovely landscaping & setting! $649,900 MLS# 568778
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See yourself on the slopes in winter. Golf in the spring & hike on the Appalachian Trail this summer. Bring along your family to this gated community! Live in a luxurious townhouse. Long range mountain views. Features include hand scraped hardwood floors, granite counters, striking baths, pine cathedral ceilings, spacious open floor plan, elevator, 4 fireplaces, home theater, 3 covered decks. Enjoy the active country club lifestyle. $639,900 MLS# 574429
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taste & quality. Family room with floor to ceiling fireplace. Delightful kitchen situated perfectly for entertaining. Charming dining room & views. Awaken to amazing sights. The master bath is loaded with all you have dreamed of. Two more bedrooms on the main floor. A series of decking some screened some open takes life outdoors. Knock out landscaping and fully fenced. Peaceful waterfall feature just tops of the fabulous setting with VIEWS! $669,900 MLS# 570671
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Feng Shui: First clear the clutter By Jini Rayne Feng shui, the Ancient Chinese Art of Placement, is the study of how our home and work environments have a profound effect on our daily lives. In the Chinese language, feng shui (pronounced fung shway) translates into “wind” and “water,” firmly grounding a relationship to the environment. By properly placing objects in the home or office, ch’i, or life force energy, can be changed in order to quickly bring about resolutions to problems ranging from improving a relationship to selling a home. While there are many instances when engaging a feng shui expert is the most effective way to harmonize your environment, there are also some steps you can take on your own to begin this process. There are practical principles in feng shui that anyone can follow. Many involve 70 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
common sense, others are learned, and others involve using intuition. Combining these with a reasonable aesthetic sense can give profound results to those who follow this path. One of the quickest, though not necessarily the easiest, ways to positively affect the feng shui in any space is to deal with the clutter there. Clutter is the accumulation of things that are no longer needed or loved but which are being kept anyway. It affects the flow of ch’i and the flow of life. It brings down energy levels and gets in the way. It doesn’t have a real place or real use in your home. Clutter is sometimes tied to identity, and can represent aspects of your life. Clutter is not necessarily related to the actual object. What is clutter for one person may not be clutter to someone else. Something is
not clutter if you love it but it doesn’t look right where it has been placed. Changing its position may solve the problem. Clutter is not anything that you use or love. There are three kinds of clutter. Physical clutter is what we think of first when the word clutter is mentioned. It is any object that you don’t love or use or that brings down your energy level. It includes: • Clothes that don’t fit or that you don’t like, • That lamp that doesn’t work that keeps prodding you with guilt for not having fixed it yet (or anything that is broken or has parts missing), • Unwanted gifts, • All those documents that are no longer needed but which you keep “just in case”,
• Personal letters and Christmas cards from people you no longer even remember, • Collections of recipes you will never get around to cooking, • Half finished and never started projects, expired coupons, bottles of expired medicines or vitamins, piles of magazines and newspapers you will never get around to reading, • Partially used bottles of old makeup or cosmetics you no longer use, • Stuff which “might be useful some day” but which you know in your heart never will, • Too many things for the size of a particular space. • Computer clutter, files and programs you no longer use or need. Two other areas of clutter include mental clutter that you carry around in your head and emotional clutter that you carry in your heart. Physical,
emotional and mental clutter are all interconnected. If your mind is cluttered, then your work and living spaces are likely to be cluttered too. If your heart is cluttered, you will find it difficult to focus your mind. If your workspace is cluttered, it will be more difficult to organize your thoughts. Removing clutter can be very freeing. It symbolically removes things that have been weighing you down. Volumes could be written about the effects of clutter. Clutter can: • Make you feel disorganized; • Create chaos; • Be depressing; • Keep us emotionally bound up with the past; • Clog your physical space; • Limit your possibilities; • Take time to maint ain and to sort through to find what you want; • Cost money, time and energy to
maintain and store; • Be a psychological drain reinforcing negative feelings. Clutter is often linked to our identity. Throwing away clutter can feel like throwing away a part of ourselves. People keep clutter out of habit, for sentimental reasons (but your memories are always within you), because it is an inherited pattern of behavior, as a status symbol, out of fear of the future (“I just might need it”), because it represents unfulfilled dreams, because they are responsible for their things or are being thrifty, or because they don’t feel enough just as they are. It can be hard to clear clutter because it takes time and effort and we are all busy people. There are also issues of dealing with getting rid of things that we have been given or inherited or upon which we spent a lot of money. Getting rid of clutter frees up energy for living in the present. When you remove clutter in your home, you remove clutter from Summer 2015 | Fine Homes of WNC 71
your life. This does not mean that you cannot have anything from your past or that you should not be prepared for the future. It just means that we need to let go of anything that no longer suits us in order to have plenty of space and energy available for the here and now. Some practical ideas for clearing clutter include giving back everything that you have borrowed, getting rid of duplicates and thinking twice about buying anything. If you are in doubt about buying something, either don’t do it or wait until the next day to see if you still want or need it. Do allow yourself to have one junk drawer for all those things that don’t yet have a home. Just don’t let that drawer grow into a whole desk or room full of junk. Sort through it occasionally to find good homes for items that deserve them and then toss out the real junk. Do pace yourself when clearing clutter. Some folks like to hang a crystal over the space to be cleared ahead of time to get chi circulating there to facilitate the process. Start with just a small area or even one drawer and then you can build upon your success and do another at another time. It helps to get organized before a clutter clearing session. Have boxes (labeled file, relocate [to other rooms or areas], put back [into this space], donate, recycle, and unsure), markers, sticky notes, clear zip-lock bags (for small tedious items like paper clips and small change), and file folders handy. Decide on a time limit for the whole process and set a timer for one half of the allotted time. Begin sorting things into categories. When you feel torn over whether or not to let go of an item, put it into the unsure box. When the timer goes off, reset it for the remaining time and spend this time bringing closure to the process. Put the things in the relocate box 72 Fine Homes of WNC | Summer 2015
into the places where they belong. Pack up the things in the donate box and make the call to have them picked up or load them into your car to drop off where they are going. Make a time on your schedule to drop them off so that they don’t continue to ride around in your car. The goal is to bring closure to all of the boxes except for the unsure box. And when the timer goes off, look around and appreciate what you have accomplished. Decide what your next step in removing clutter will be and schedule a time on your calendar. Finish up by scheduling a time on your calendar to go through the unsure box. Choose a time when you can be quiet and slow and when you can allow your feelings to come up. Plan to do this with a friend, partner, therapist, or your journal. Think about what each object represents for you.
Does it increase or decrease your life force energy? Will you gain more by getting rid of the object than you do by keeping it? Clearing clutter is one of the fastest ways to produce transformation in your life, but do proceed carefully. Clearing too much too fast can provoke a healing crisis. If unsure about an item, ask yourself if you love it. If not, it may be time for it to move on. You should enjoy your possessions. Go slowly and carefully and your entire life can change softly, easily and magically. It is particularly important to clear your clutter if you are in process of selling or purchasing a home. When selling your home, the more you clear out, the roomier and more appealing your home will seem to prospective buyers. It is difficult for most people to envision their own possessions fitting into a
space if that space seems crowded to them. When purchasing a new home, there is no point in expending the labor and expense involved with packing and moving items you no longer use or love. For a more thorough treatment of this subject, I recommend Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston. Jini Rayne lives in Asheville and practices traditional Black Sect Feng Shui and has completed certification training as a teacher of Interior Alignment™. Interior Alignment™ encompasses Instinctive Feng Shui™, Space Clearing, Space Shifting (clutter clearing) and Vision Seeding, all of which she shares in private consultations and through classes and workshops. Her website is www.raynemaker.com.
Allow yourself to have one junk drawer for all those things that don’t yet have a home. Just don’t let that drawer grow into a whole desk or room full of junk.
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Wonderful North Asheville home with views of the 4th fairway of CCA. Numerous expansions, renovations, & upgrades including additional 3-car garage with large workshop. All hardwoods & ceramic tile. Lovely screened porch. Custom kitchen with radiant floor heat. Two master suites, 3 fireplaces, 3-zoned heat system, storage room, Anderson low e windows. Close to town & many amenities. MLS575632
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High Elevation Trophy Property Walk through this genuine timber-frame home and you will appreciate the phenomenal custom craftsmanship and attention to detail. One of the Preserve’s highest elevation properties at over 4,600 feet, you’ll enjoy the warmth of a fire in the outdoor stone fireplace even in the middle of summer! The home was placed on the site to take advantage of the spectacular mountain views and was crafted with an extensive list of customized features. Offered at $2,600,000
Homesite 259
Incredible homesite positioned on a point with panoramic mountain vistas. One of the prettiest settings in the Preserve.
$250,000
Homesite 127 One of Balsam’s highest elevation homesites with long range layered mountain views and several holes of golf below. Located on a long private road with only 5 other homesites.
$295,000
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Laurel Park
Incredible opportunity to live in this exceptional lakefront home that is ideal for the car collector who needs a 6 car garage! Recently renovated with luxury appointments, grand kitchen for the Chef, open floor plan with HW flooring, high ceilings, spacious master suite w/master closet (19 X 14), updated M. bath. Game room w/FP. Main level home theatre & office. Beautiful patios and decks for outdoor enjoyment. Furniture included. $1,259,000 Call Betty @ 828-606-5896 MLS#583770
KENMURE—Arts and Crafts design--a special home constructed with the finest materials and outstanding workmanship, this home is light and bright with higher ceilings, chef inspired kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances. HW floors through the main living areas. Billiard room or media room on the LL. Main level master w/an amazing M. closet, study and 2 LL guest suites w/ baths. Level useable site with a stream at the back of the property. $629,000.Call Betty @ 828-606-5896. MLS #583440
THE CLIFFS VALLEY—Desirable family living with expansive LD views from this updated home located in a desirable mountain setting. Kitchen is equipped with new SS appliances, cherry cabinetry, granite counters & a spacious breakfast rm. HW flooring, FP. A wall of windows, terrific media rm & guest BR’s. LL has 2nd media room, quaint craft rm. Screened porch, rocking chair front porch and decks make for fine outdoor living. $549,000. Call Betty @ 828-606-5896. MLS#584464 WILSON FARM—Incredible details heighten the beauty of this traditional 3 bedroom, 3 full and three half bath custom home. Distinctive elegance with a gourmet kitchen, granite counters and morning rm. A generous sized, private master suite adjoins a splendidly appointed master bath with an oversized closet. A second BR, Bath and Study is nearby. A desirable home with exceptional warmth & charm is combined with all conveniences. Formal living & dining room, study, game room. A workshop w/easy outside access. This home has it all. See it soon. $629,000. Call Betty @ 828-606-5896. MLS# 585952
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The Estates
Rustic contemporary privately sited home on 4.63 acres of landscaped grounds and a lovely mountain view. Built to the highest standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail, the home features lofty cathedral ceilings, 4 FPs, oversized windows, distressed wood beams and glowing floors and custom finishes throughout. The home offers generous rooms for indoor living & intimate areas for quiet reflection. Ideal for entertaining and a favorite gathering spot, the wraparound deck opens off the sunroom and family room. A spacious main level master suite features a FP, luxurious bathroom, enormous closet with built-ins and a small office. LL recreation area, family room, 3 BRs and 2 BAs. $1,250,000 MLS# 559626 Call Betty @ 828-606-5896 to view this home!
LAUREL PARK—4 BR, 4 BA home on private .98 acres. LD mountain view with renovations completed you will appreciate. 3 BR’s and Office on main level, a walk-out LL with game room w/stone FP, wet bar, fitness area and large storage/workshop. Kitchen is a gourmet chef ’s delight with a new cooktop, spacious master suite, LR with stone FP, formal and informal dining. HW flooring. Generator and a 2-car garage. $500,000. Call Betty @ 828-606-5896 for more details. MLS# 582947
LAUREL PARK—Impressive, brilliantly updated home with strict attention to detail. Open Living and Dining Area. Large Kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry. Features an Integrated Electronics Improvement system. New wiring, new plumbing. 2 + garages. 2 screen porches. Beautiful Sun Porch/office/media room. & breakfast area. 2 FPs. Spacious BR and BA, family room with kitchen on LL. Near the Hendersonville CC and 5 minutes to downtown Hendersonville. Location! MLS# 586731. Call Betty @ 828-606-5896. $550,000.
RIDGEVIEW—Breathtaking LD mtn views with 27 private acres, enhanced by a waterfall and gazebo. This high country home has it all— new enlarged kitchen with bay window, Thermador top of the line range, granite counters, wood flooring. Spacious main level master suite with a luxury bath, main level laundry and study with a FP. Walk-out LL with 2 BR’s, small kitchenette, office and fitness rm. Expanded screen porch w/Trex flooring and 1200 SF of decking. Second 1800 SF home located on property with multi-car garage space. 4 additional outbuildings. Seeing is believing. Call Betty @ 606-5896 to view this home. $1,800,000. MLS# 575309
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SUMMER 2015 COMPANY............................................... PAGE Foxfire Real Estate LLC............................................. 26-27 French Broad Crossing.................................................. 56 June Jerome Realty...................................................... 42 KB Properties.................................................................. 12 Keller Williams, Team Browne....................................... 83 Keller Williams, Terri Eisenhauer............................... 62-63 Keller Williams, Ron E Armstrong............................. 22-23 Keller Williams, Pat and Donna Team.................... 66-67 Keller Williams, Vicky Blanche-Young.......................... 28 Lifestyle Homes of Distinction, Inc............................... 44 Mark Fields & Associates...................................... 1, 5, 82 Mark Fields & Associates, Real Estate.................... 46-55 Marthaler Jewelers......................................................... 4 McKinney Insurance..................................................... 28 Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty............................. 29 Packard Cabinetry....................................................... 20 Philip C. Price Law Firm, PLLC...................................... 19 Preferred Properties of Asheville, Laura Livaudais..... 43 Premier Mountain Properties Inc.................................. 76 Private Mountain Communities................................... 74 Sandra Purcell & Associates, Jeremy Purcell........ 18, 44 The Boulders.................................................................... 9 The Mountain at Crest Mountain................................. 64 The Thoms Estate........................................................... 65 Thurston Associates.................................................. 60-61 Town and Mountain Realty...................................... 3, 58 Treehouse Mountain Realty, Inc.................................. 24 Trillium Properties,
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Keller Williams Professionals | 86 Asheland Avenue | Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 210-1584 | www.TeamBrowneAsheville.com
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