North Carolina Luxury Homes
In The Greater Asheville Area
The allure of our mountains is legendary. North Carolina luxury homes and gracious living flourish in the Asheville area. If you are seeking a private mountain estate, luxury condo or home of distinction, please contact us to initiate a tailored search for extraordinary luxury real estate.
Our Featured Luxury Homes For Sale
Forest Gate Farm | Forest Gate Farm is a world class 58-acre luxury estate showcasing the merger of exquisite craftsmanship, masterful design and state-of-the-art technology. The estate offers a private setting with stellar 270-degree long range mountain views. The main residence features stone floors from the Burgundy region of France and granite cobblestones originally used as ballast on ships coming from Europe. Boasting more than 10,000 square feet of living space, the main residence sits at an elevation of 2,800 feet with the Eastern Continental Divide running nearby. The estate also includes a full compliment of amenities for equestrians. View more details of this unrivaled private estate.
Signature Estate on Lake Lure | This exemplary lakefront estate is a masterpiece created by acclaimed architect Robert Griffin and a team of specialized artisans. The Adirondack-style residence embodies the ambiance of a rustic mountain lodge merged with eclectic, contemporary styling. Finely crafted interiors feature dramatic soaring ceilings, hand-tooled trusses, copper sinks, limestone flooring, handcrafted cabinetry and tumbled marble countertops. Outside, enjoy a world class lakefront setting that boasts a 75-foot waterslide, private boathouse, separate guest cottage and cascading waterfall framed by 2.5 million pounds of boulders. Featured in Carolina Architecture & Design, NC Boating Lifestyle and Carolina Home & Garden, this iconic property is the South’s most celebrated mountain lake lodge. View more details on this one-of-a-kind luxury vacation home.
Asheville Equestrian Estate | NEW! This idyllic equestrian estate on 6.7 acres provides the convenience of a North Asheville location with the rare opportunity to keep your horses inside the city limits. The stunning main residence has been completely renovated with luxury amenities. The estate also includes a new architecturally designed carriage house with au pair apartment above the garage; 6-stall barn with tack room and trainer’s apartment; board-fenced pastures; and riding ring. Enjoy a pastoral setting with private views across your bold creek and meadows. View more details about this exceptional luxury property.
Asheville Gated Estate | NEW! Bask in sheer elegance at this gated estate on 9.7 acres in South Asheville’s premier gated community, Waterford Lakes. The spectacular residence features soaring 20-foot ceilings, limestone and hickory flooring, European copper gutters, 2 fireplaces, geothermal heat, 5-car garage and security system. Notice the gourmet kitchen with hammered copper sink, granite countertops, Forrest/Geppetto custom cabinetry and Dacor appliances. The estate also includes security gates, stocked fishing lake, 5-stall barn, fenced pastures, state-of-the-art swimming pool with hot tub and pool house/cabana. View more details about this outstanding luxury estate.
Luxury Mountain Estate | NEW! Wind your way your way along a private country lane to Grandview Farms, an exclusive enclave of private estates enjoying the equestrian lifestyle. Located near Asheville, this exceptional property offers a wealth of amenities for the discerning buyer. The masterful Timberpeg residence is situated on 10.45 pastoral acres with incredible, panoramic views. The property includes a four-stall Morton barn and access to community bridle paths and walking trails. View more details about this luxury mountain estate.
Country Estate | 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. The home offers a full range of luxury amenities from solid mahogany doors and tray ceilings to architecturally significant interior archways and selected rare marble in the kitchen and master bath. 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 10 minutes from both Hendersonville and Asheville. View more details of this gracious country estate.
French Country Estate | Revel at the peak of luxury in this exquisite new construction luxury manor home. The stone residence offers a magnificent presence with alluring old world French Country architecture and superb construction by a renowned international luxury homes builder. Amenities include Brazilian cherry floors; 3 stone fireplaces; imported Italian marble fireplace mantel; 4 luxurious bedrooms with ensuite baths; state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and high end appliances; stone and stucco wine cellar; European cedar sauna; gated entry, copper gutters, central vac and elevator. Located on 5.4 acres at a 3500-foot elevation, the home features an immaculate private setting that overlooks dramatic panoramic vistas of Waynesville, the country club and multiple mountain ranges beyond. View more details of this exquisite new French Country estate home.
Warrior Hall | Warrior Hall is the preeminent historic estate of Tryon, North Carolina. Located on 14.7 acres in the prestigious Warrior Drive area, this gracious estate is rich with historic significance and masterful craftsmanship. Built circa 1934, the manor home features a stately foyer, stone fireplaces, indigenous white pine paneling with hand carved details and a great hall with massive hand hewn beams. The estate grounds boast distinctive terraces, mature landscaping, Dawn Redwoods from China, a quaint covered bridge and stonework by the notable stone mason O.K. Cole. The property also includes three guest cottages, pond, small barn and swimming pool. With ultimate privacy and the quintessential estate setting, Warrior Hall is ideal for distinguished year round living or a family retreat. View more details of this gracious historic estate.
Bridgewater | NEW! This exquisite 2007 luxury home in Fairview features character and quality new construction from Kabel Homes. Discerning buyers will appreciate top of the line details from hickory floors and walnut inlay to Dacor and Kitchen Aid appliances, front yard irrigation, beautiful landscaping and stunning exterior finishes. The striking new home is located on private 1-acre cul-de-sac lot in the prestigious Bridgewater gated community only 8 miles from downtown Asheville. View more details about this spectacular new home.
Magical Mountain Golf Home | Discover pure magic at this custom home in Cliffs at Glassy. Spectacular views extend 75 miles across picturesque mountains and valleys from this stunning custom home in one of the area's most desirable luxury golf communities. The residence features a gourmet kitchen, copper gutters, automatic lighting system, elevator, central vacuum and a striking tower that contains a loft office and balcony overlooking the great room. This home has been featured in South Carolina Homes & Gardens Magazine. View more details of this custom mountain home.
Masterpiece Private Estate | Return to the essence of gracious Southern living. Reminiscent of an elegant Virginia hunt country estate, this regal Carolina estate spans 48 acres with the home set in complete privacy. The masterful residence is crafted from rare, old world materials including re-milled antique heart pine floors, hand cut stone and hand hewn beams. For equestrians, the estate features stables, immaculate tiled tack room, ring, board fenced pastures and access to miles of private equestrian trails. A neighbor to similar estate homes on larger acreage tracts, the tranquility of this exquisite estate property is protected by more 1,000 acres of surrounding conservation lands. View more details of this legacy estate.
Waterfall Home | Live in breathtaking wonder next to your own 40-foot natural mountain waterfall. This exceptional contemporary home features a dramatic waterfall outside plus a wealth of gracious amenities inside. Discerning buyers will appreciate the Tuscan style gourmet kitchen with 100-year-old heart pine beams reclaimed from a Southern cotton mill; the stunning great room with its soaring cathedral ceilings and wall of windows opening out onto the magnificent landscape; and the spa-like retreat of the master bath with its marble tile floor and full marble walk-in shower. Enjoy both long range vistas of Melrose Mountain and close up views of your own spectacular mountain waterfall. View more details of this stunning luxury home.
Sky Valley Oaks | This unsurpassed mountain estate setting represents a rare opportunity to own 62 acres of exquisite rolling acreage near Dupont State Forest, between Hendersonville and Brevard NC. Sky Valley Oaks offers the quintessential Blue Ridge Mountain setting in a secluded valley amid pristine open meadows and private mountain views. Tucked into a grove of massive oak trees, the lodge-style home features soaring ceilings, custom Douglas fir trusses and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, hickory cabinetry and Heartland refrigerator. This finely crafted residence is the perfect place to live while you build your dream home. With a convenient location between Brevard and Hendersonville, Sky Valley Oaks is ideal for the creation of your luxury estate or horse farm. For equestrians, it’s just a short hack to the riding trails at Dupont State Forest. View more details on this private estate setting.
Custom Home in the Cliffs | Become entranced by this Bob Timberlake design custom home in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. From the stone and cedar siding to the solid mahogany trim, granite countertops and state-of-the-art Viking appliances, this luxury residence is the epitome of mountain living in Asheville. From the great room, you'll enjoy views over The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the majestic mountains beyond. View more details of this stunning custom golf home.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove | Elegance and prestige await you at this luxury golf home in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove Golf Community. This picturesque Millstream Collection home will immerse you in the grand elegance of architectural design inspired by England's Arts and Crafts period. Located on Powder Creek in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Asheville's finest gated golf community, this extraordinary residence features native stacked stone, fir beams, mahogany entry door, tongue and groove wood ceiling and a premier appliance package. View more details of this luxury home in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove.
French Country Home | This magnificent home in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Golf Community is the epitome of elegance and luxury. The residence features French Country architecture, stone and stucco exterior, slate roof, copper gutters and custom iron work. You'll also find a stunning Honduran Mahogany entrance door, wide plank walnut flooring and a relaxing stone spa on the patio. The spectacular outdoor fireplace and unique wine tasting room transform this home into a gracious retreat. View more details of this exceptional luxury residence.
Our Luxury Homes Services
As luxury homes specialists and agents for national and international investors, Sheelah Clarkson Asheville Real Estate Agency has built a strong reputation with discerning buyers of estate properties. For each client, we assemble a tailored portfolio of exceptional western North Carolina luxury homes. We search across the boundaries of agencies, county lines and MLS systems to ensure our buyers receive a showcase of the finest country estates available in our region. For those in pursuit of the compelling lifestyle in historic downtown Asheville, we also specialize in Asheville condos and downtown lofts.
If you prefer to conduct your own search, you will find a number of western North Carolina luxury homes for sale in the Asheville MLS. Equestrian estate properties are often listed in the Tryon MLS. We are pleased to provide further information on any of these listings.
It is our privilege to conduct a customized search for private estate properties that may not be listed in the public MLS. Also, for those seeking the advantages of acquiring luxury homes as 1031 exchange real estate, we can guide your purchase to accommodate the 1031 timeframe. You may also consider selecting from large acreage tracts of North Carolina land where you can build your own dreams. Speak with us about the benefits of land conservancy, conservation easements, and tax credits available in North Carolina.
A Legacy of North Carolina Luxury Homes
Since the 1800s, when George Vanderbilt established the Biltmore Estate near Asheville and Charleston planters built magnificent manor homes in Flat Rock, the financially mobile have enjoyed mansions and opulent hideaways in our mountains. Today, historic homes of distinction and properties of architectural significance remain a legacy throughout our region.
Our historic estates can be found across the mountains and foothills near Asheville. Discover luxury estates in the village of Flat Rock, elegant Tudor homes in the town of Biltmore Forest, or fine Arts and Crafts homes in the Grove Park Inn community. If you aren't familiar with Tryon and Landrum, take a closer look. You will discover the horse farms and private estates neighboring these towns have been popular with equestrians for decades.
Please contact us for more information on luxury homes and estate properties in western North Carolina.