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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.

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