Southern Grace in Mills River
Near Asheville, North Carolina
40% PRICE REDUCTION
Discover this quintessential private estate set on 30 rolling acres in the pastoral Mills River Valley just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Carefully constructed in a grove of ancient white oaks, the 2003 home radiates the ambiance of a historic Southern estate. This exquisite property also features a 1-acre stocked lake; a bold stream running along the property line; 6-stall barn with tack room and paddock; and acres of open fields for your horses. Experience the pure grace of this idyllic countryside setting located only 20 minutes from Hendersonville, Asheville and Brevard. Motivated seller has reduced this fine estate by more than 40%. This is a remarkable reduction on a remarkable property.
The Residence | The gracious residence features 6,000+
square feet of living space. Discerning buyers will appreciate the excellent
construction quality and impeccable attention to detail. The home offers a full
range of luxury amenities from solid mahogany doors and tray ceilings to architecturally
significant interior archways and selected rare granite in the kitchen
and marble in the master bath. Technology features include zoned heat, commercial
grade whole house vacuum system, two continuous hot water systems and whole
house stereo system with zoned controls throughout.
Great Room | This grand room offers an exquisite
space for guest entertainment or intimate family gatherings. Notice the
custom built-in bookcases, antiqued oak floors and gas fireplace with one-of-a-kind
fireplace mantel. French doors with transoms lead to the
private covered porch and back patio.
Library |
In the handsome library you’ll find a very rare antique parlor stove. Notice
the rich custom mahogany shelving, cabinetry and wood paneling.
Kitchen | This impressive gourmet kitchen features
very rare blue eyes/gray granite countertops. Chefs will appreciate the
professional appliances, large center island, period reproduction glass front
cabinetry and soaring ceilings with recessed lighting. Single and double
pantries provide bountiful storage.
Breakfast Dining |
The spacious kitchen area also includes the perfect space for breakfast dining. Notice
the high ceilings and French doors leading out to the covered porch and patio.
Formal Dining | The formal dining room adjacent
to the kitchen boasts antiqued oak flooring, custom paint, and a wall of south
facing windows overlooking the lawn and pond. The French doors leading
to the sun porch and cut glass chandelier are showpiece features of this room.
Master Bedroom | As you walk down the masterful
hallway leading to master suite, notice the graceful archway with custom wood
trim and a tray ceiling. Then step into the spacious master bedroom and
catch the morning sun. This bright and quiet room at the back of the home
includes two walk-in closets, crown molding, gleaming hardwood floors, ceiling
fan and private entry from the rear porch.
Master Bath | Welcome to a luxurious private retreat. The
master bath is filled with a wealth of fine amenities from the rare imported
pink marble floor and imported pedestal sinks to the imported oversized jetted
claw foot tub and multi jetted walk-in shower. You’ll also
find crown molding, a third walk-in closet and a separate commode room.
Guest Rooms | Upstairs, the residence
features three guest rooms with antiqued oak flooring, crown molding and private
views. The south-facing bedroom offers French doors opening out to a delightful
balcony.
Balcony | From the upstairs guest room, step
through the French doors and out onto a private iron balustrade balcony. From
this lofty vantage point, you’ll overlook a breathtaking countryside landscape
that spans views of the meadows, pond and distant mountains.
Upper Level | In addition to the guest rooms,
the upper level features a spacious family room with double pocket doors, ceiling
fan and hardwood floors. Down the hall is a private gym/workout room with an
open carpeted space.
Sun Porch |
Enjoy leisurely afternoons on this delightful fully enclosed and heated sun
porch. Notice the solid pine tongue and grove walls and ceilings, plus
crown molding and flagstone floors. Two walls of windows open out to
views of the shady lawns and your classic red barn in the distance.
Covered Porch | Outdoor entertaining comes easy
at this masterful residence. At the
back of the house, the covered porch offers lovely columns and flagstone floors. Just
beyond, the outdoor patio is the ideal spot for festive parties, luncheons
and cookouts. This private setting provides views into the rich woodlands
surrounding the rear of the house plus easy access the kitchen, the great room
and the master bedroom.
The Setting | This classic Southern estate
lies in the exquisite landscape of the Mills River Valley. You’ll
be living in the countryside, surrounded by natural beauty of the North Carolina
mountains, yet only 5 or 10 minutes to a variety of shops, upscale dining and
the incomparable “Little Paris of the South” ambiance of downtown
Asheville, North Carolina.
The Pond | The 1-acre pond is filled with
pristine water pumped from the near by stream. For fishermen, the pond
is stocked with rainbow trout, hybrid blue gill, large mouth bass and blue catfish. From
the custom dock, enjoy leisurely fishing or a dive into the cool waters.
The Property | Across the 30 acres, the estate
provides a variety of landscapes. In the wooded area to the rear of the
home, you’ll find a large workshop and a quaint cottage that is perfect
as a potting shed or a children’s playhouse. The immaculate panorama
at the front of the home stretches across gentle meadows to distant mountain
views and down to your private pond.
Equestrian Facilities | The classic red barn
features 6 large box stalls, tack room, feed room and a large open loft for hay
storage. Space designed for a wash rack is located on the main level. The
barn includes roof extensions on both sides and an adjoining paddock for your
horses. The property offers easy access to the barn via wide, level roads
and plenty of parking space for horse trailers and farm equipment. For
trail riders, the farm is located within easy driving distance of the public
equestrian trails at Dupont State Forest. For show enthusiasts, the estate
lies approximately 8 miles from the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
and its year round calendar of horse shows and horsemanship clinics.
Summary of Features
The Residence
The Residence
- Built in 2003 among an existing grove of very old white oak trees
- 4 bedrooms; 3.5 baths
- 6,000+ square feet of living space
- 3,255 additional square feet in the fully insulated basement
- 2 zoned IE heat pumps, gas fired furnace
- Direct vent gas fireplace
- Separate gas fired heaters for sunroom and basement
- Oversized 2-car garage
- Whole house stereo system with zoned controls throughout
- Custom commercial grade whole house vac
- Two continuous hot water systems
- 10-foot ceilings on the main floor and 9-foot ceilings on the floor
- Custom, intricate leaded beveled glass and solid mahogany entry door
- Architectural arched entries into each main living area
- Custom oversized mahogany interior doors
- Transoms above all entry doors
- All interior trim and exterior woodwork custom to the period of the architecture, including fluted and shaped door facings, arched entries, baseboards and window facings
- Crown molding throughout
- Foyer with antique oak flooring, custom design glass chandelier and custom 4-foot-wide staircase with double balusters
- Great room with crown molding, antique oak flooring, French doors with transoms and one-of-a-kind fireplace mantel
- Gourmet kitchen with professional appliances, both double and single pantries, large center island and very rare blue eyes/gray granite countertops
- Formal dining room with French doors, cut glass chandelier, French doors opening to sun porch and oversized front windows looking toward the pond
- Grand library boasting mahogany shelving and rare antique parlor stove
- Hallway leading to master suite with crown molding, archway with custom archway wood and trim, tray ceiling
- Master bedroom with two walk-in closets, crown molding and private entry from the rear porch
- Master bath with are imported pink marble floor, wainscot, multi-jetted walk in shower and imported oversized jetted claw foot tub
- Sun porch with solid pine tongue and grove and ceilings plus crown molding and flagstone floor
- Spacious guest bedrooms with crown molding and antiqued flooring; Two with adjoining baths; One with French doors opening to iron balustrade balcony and incredible views
- Upstairs family room with double pocket door
- Upstairs private gym with an open carpeted space
- Private estate setting on 30 acres
- Ancient white oak trees surrounding the residence
- 1-acre stocked pond with pristine water and dock/pier
- 6-stall barn with tack room, feed room, hay loft, area designed for a wash rack
- Fenced paddock adjoining the barn
- Acres of open, rolling fields with mature grass
- Outbuildings include covered picnic area, workshop and cute garden cottage/playhouse
- Bold stream running along the property line which feeds the pond
- Centrally located in the pastoral Mills River Valley
- Easy drive to the Asheville Regional Airport
- Only 20 minutes to Asheville
- Just 15 minutes to Hendersonville
Price | REDUCED FROM $4,900,000 to $2,900,000.
Contact | To schedule a private showing, please contact
Sheelah Clarkson.
