Luxury Gated Estate
Waterford Lakes | Asheville, North Carolina
Bask in elegance at this gated estate on 6.6
acres in Waterford Lakes, South Asheville’s premier gated community.
The home offers state-of-the-art appointments from geothermal heat and gourmet
kitchen to solid hickory flooring and marble baths. The estate
also includes security gates, stocked fishing lake, luxurious swimming pool
with hot tub and pool house/cabana. This unrivaled private estate is
located in the sylvan Cane Creek Valley, only 7 minutes from downtown Asheville. Additional land with equestrian facilities is available.
Main Residence | The spectacular residence includes
5 bedrooms and 5,800 square feet of living space. Discerning buyers will
appreciate the wealth of fine amenities: coffered ceilings, limestone and hickory
flooring, European copper gutters, 2 stone fireplaces, geothermal heating system
and advanced security system. The home boasts superior construction from
one of the region’s most trusted luxury homebuilders.
Foyer | The grand foyer is a spacious entry with
a wide, curving hickory staircase and custom railings. The foyer opens
into the living room and the formal dining room.
Living Room | Experience pure grandeur. This opulent
room boasts soaring 20-foot ceilings, hickory flooring and Cradco “Elite” windows.
On frosty autumn evenings, you’ll enjoy sitting by the fire in the massive
two-story fireplace constructed of Bucks County style cultured stone. Step
through the French doors onto the deck and enjoy views over the pool, across
your pastures and all the way to Mt. Pisgah.
Kitchen |
The gourmet kitchen offers a wealth of amenities for the chef. Notice
the Dacor appliances, granite countertops, recessed lighting, handy
bar and Forrest/Geppetto custom cabinetry. The open floor plan allows
easy viewing to the adjacent keeping room, the breakfast nook, living room
and formal dining room.
Keeping Room | This space will quickly become
your personal favorite. Open to the kitchen on one side and to pastoral
views of pastures and mountains on the other, this room is the perfect gathering
place for family and friends. Chat with the cook while dinner is being
prepared or spend a quiet moment with a good book and a cup of tea.
Dining | The formal dining room boasts stunning
coffered hickory ceilings and hickory flooring. The alcove provides the
perfect spot for a tall china cabinet.
Lower Level | Get ready for some fun. The
lower level boasts a private bar area with Kitchenaid appliances, granite countertops
and hammered copper sink. Enjoy the gas fireplace and views out to the
pool and hot tub. The lower level also includes a guest bedroom, tiled
bath, office, entry to the covered patio, an exercise room set into bay windows,
and a
Sandia dry sauna.
Master Suite | Located in a private wing of the
main level, the master suite offers spaciousness and masterful views across the
estate grounds. Notice the 12-foot ceilings, surround sound, and His/Hers walk-in
closets with built-ins. The focal point of the bedroom is a private seating
area boasting massive windows and an architecturally unique ceiling. In
the luxurious master bath, you’ll find marble counter tops, His and Hers
hammered copper sinks, polished limestone floor, MTI whirlpool tub with heaters,
walk-in showers of limestone with marble trim, built-in refrigerator and TV.
Upper Level | Access to the second floor is provided
by two sets of hickory staircases. This level includes three large guest
rooms and a balcony overlooking the grand living room.
Pool & Spa | Whether it’s the sizzle
of August or the frost of November, you’ll enjoy your private pool area
throughout the year. Heated with propane, the swimming pool and hot tub
are open all winter long. The charming cabana serves as a pool house and
features a wood-burning fireplace and bath. Notice the patio with ironwood
railing and stamped concrete.
Equestrian Facilities | Additional acreage with
equestrian facilities is available. This additional property, adjacent to the
main residence, includes idyllic white-fenced pastures plus a 5-stall barn with
tack room and drive through storage for farm vehicles or motor homes. The
wide, level drive provides easy access and there’s plenty of parking space
for horse trailers or vans. Horsemen can enjoy a variety of local equestrian
venues. The greater Asheville area boasts several equestrian trail systems including
riding trails at the Biltmore Estate, Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National
Forest. Local horse shows and horsemanship clinics are held all year round
at the WNC Regional Agricultural Center, only 10 minutes from the estate property.
The Property | The estate grounds encompass 6.6
acres and offer exquisite sunset views to Mt. Pisgah. The property includes
security gates, a stocked fishing lake, landscape irrigation system, and basketball
court.

Summary of Features
The Residence
- 5 bedrooms; 5.5 baths
- 5,800 square feet of living space
- Two attached garages with a total of 5 bays
- European copper gutters
- 50-year architectural shingles
- Structured wiring
- Electronic air filters and humidifier
- Advanced security system
- HVAC Trane geothermal ground to air furnace system
- $75,000 heating system provides zoned heating in every area of the house
- Two water furnaces with closed loop water system
Interiors
- Flooring of limestone and hickory
- Living room with soaring 20-foot ceilings and Cradco “Elite” windows
- Custom designed hickory doors and trim
- Formal dining room with hickory coffered ceiling
- Gourmet kitchen with Décor appliances, granite countertops and Forrest/Geppetto custom cabinets
- Master suite featuring 12’ ceilings, private seating area, surround sound, and His/Hers walk-in closets with built-ins
- Master Bath with marble counter tops, 2 hammered copper sinks, polished limestone floor, MTI whirlpool tub w/ heaters, walk-in showers of limestone w/marble trim, built-in refrigerator and TV
- State-of-the-art appointments including central vac and full house sound systems
- Two fireplaces constructed of Bucks County style cultured stone
- Laundry room with limestone floors and granite countertops
- Game room with gas fireplace, private bar with Kitchenaid appliances, granite countertops and hammered copper sink
- Exercise room set into bay windows plus Sandia dry sauna
- Upper level includes two sets of stairs and three bedrooms, including full guest quarters featuring window with elliptical arches and full bath with marble vanity
Equestrian Facilities
Available Separately
- 5-stall barn with tack room
- Fenced pastures
- Barn will also store 2 motor homes
- Wide, level entrance provides easy access
- Plenty of parking space for horse trailers or vans
- Proximity to extensive equestrian trails on the Biltmore Estate; horse shows and clinics at the WNC Regional Agricultural Center; Additional local trail systems include equestrian trails at Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest
The Estate Grounds
- 6.6 Acres
- Exquisite sunset views to Mt. Pisgah
- Security gates
- Stocked fishing lake
- Irrigation system
- Basketball court
- Swimming pool with hot tub heated with propane and open all winter
- Patio with Ironwood railing with 111 cast aluminum and stamped concrete
- Pool house/cabana with wood burning fireplace and bath
The Location
- Located in Waterford Lakes, a private luxury community
- Set in the prestigious Cane Creek Valley
- 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway
- 7 minutes to Asheville
- 10 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Price | Offered at $2,999,000 with 6.6 acres. Additional land with equestrian facilities is available.
Contact | To arrange for a private showing, please
contact Sheelah Clarkson.
Email Sheelah
or
call Sheelah at
Office: 828.694.1558
Cell: 828.712.2232