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October 8, 2017 sladmin

Asheville

49^°

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humidity: 76%

wind: 9mph SW

H 49 • L 30

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50^°

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43^°

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51^°

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Features

$2,995,000
MLS#3311646
4 BR /3 BA / 3Half BA
1.79 Acres
7,671 SF

Property

Located on private mountaintop
Spectacular long range, year round mountain views
Landscaping designed for 3 seasons of blooms
Dogwood trees provide canopy of white blossoms in spring
Cherry tree, rhododendrons, rose bushes, hydrangeas, crepe myrtle, cascading roses & wisteria, herb garden, & perennial gardens
Layers of trees to experience every change of season
Deciduous trees offering impressive fall colors
Gardens attract a variety of birds & butterflies

House

French chateau stone castle home designed by award winning architect Frank Snodgrass
Specific interior features created by Griffin Architects, recognized locally for design & preservation excellence
Built in 2008 and completed in 2010
Master suite is designed to capture the full moon & sunrise through five 9’ tall turret windows while lying in bed
Windows in every room capture mountain & garden views
All exterior stone selected & transported from TN
30 two-inch solid alder wood interior doors
4 flagstone floor covered verandas all with spectacular views
Every bedroom has access to 1 or 2 verandas
3 wood burning stone fireplaces, changeable to gas
Gas fireplace in master suite
Elegant French inspired trim detail throughout
3 stop elevator shaft
Premium walnut wood flooring throughout main & upper level
Central vacuum
Main level 2-car garage has 4 large windows
Lower level 1-car garage has work area
All garages fitted with solid wood doors
Wired for surround sound on main & upper levels

Main Level

Foyer:

Wrought iron & etched glass double front door
Glass opens separately to allow air flow
Full mountain views upon entering
Vaulted ceiling w/ European inspired chandelier
Open archway to dining room
Elegant expansive arches leading into great room
Coat closet
Staircases to upper & lower levels

Great Room:

2-story cathedral ceilings
4 diamond shaped clerestory windows
Archways on 2 sides opening to kitchen & foyer
3 sets of French doors w/ dramatic mountain views
Walk out to veranda
18’ high impressive French inspired stone fireplace w/ large mantel
Walnut wood entertainment cabinets on each side of fireplace
Open to overlooking loft with decorative wrought iron railing
2-tiered European inspired elegant chandelier
Granite topped island for seating & kitchen service

Kitchen:

French inspired design
Created in a ‘V’ pattern for easy access cooking
Glass front & white wood cabinets
Large stone farm sink w/ floral stone carved front
Garbage disposal
Large window above sink w/ garden views
Professional 6-burner gas stove w/ griddle
Spice drawers on each side of stove
Hand painted tiles in pattern design on stove back splash
Douglas fir wood custom hood
Double oven w/ convection oven
Warming drawer
Subzero refrigerator
Separate beverage refrigerator
Wide & deep drawers w/pullback suspension
2 box drawer dishwashers
All granite countertops
All tile backsplash
Kitchen designed for easy conversation w/ great room
Island w/ wet bar sink & seating for 4-5
2 roll out garbage cans
Vertical cabinet space for large platters
Deep & shallow drawers for utensils
Tea night lighting underneath all cabinets
Chandelier w/ unique stone decorative feature
Walnut wood flooring

Pantry:

Walk-in pantry w/ large window for light & view
Deep shelving for appliances
Chalkboard for shopping list
Antique wood & glass door

Breakfast Room:

Open to kitchen
20+ foot turret ceiling
Turret windows w/ long range mountain views
Hand built Tennessee stone wood burning fireplace
Floor-to-ceiling stone wall
Built-in corner shelving
Access to veranda

Laundry Room:

Stone floor
Built-in sea blue wood cabinets
Fold-in ironing board built into drawer
Utility sink
Brand new washer & dryer
Located next to garage

Butler Pantry:

Custom designed walnut wood & glass cabinet w/ shelving
Granite countertop for buffet setup
5 large deep roll out drawers
Direct access to dining room

Dining Room:

Coffered ceiling
3-tier chandelier
Southwest facing to capture sunsets
Garden views & flower boxes outside large window

Half Bath:

Granite counter holds sink bowl
Window for natural light
Muted brushed nickel fixtures on wall above raised bowl
Decorative mirror
Wall sconce above mirror

Patio Veranda:

Covered patio w/ panoramic mountain views
Southeast sunrise views
Ideal for dining
Decorative wrought iron railings
Flag stone flooring
Clapboard ceiling
Charcoal wooded arch trim
Heating lamp for cool weather
3-tier wall water fountain
4 iron hanging lantern sconces

Master Suite:

Griffin Architects custom built wood & glass door w/ one-way viewing from inside for privacy & safety
Open hallway leading to master suite
Storage closet w/ 6 shelves & double stony alder wood door
9’ high turret windows w/ dramatic mountain views & designed specifically to view every sun & moon rise
Marble gas fireplace & wood mantle w/ TV mounted above
Wall sconces on each side of fireplace
Walkout to private covered veranda with flagstone flooring
Walk out to main covered veranda

Master Ensuite Bath:

His & her alcove sinks each w/ raised bowl, bevelled mirror, double wall sconces, granite tops & brushed nickel antique faucets
Center alcove w/ wood carved linens armoire
Extra large spa tub, accessed by steps, on granite platform w/ window
Private toilette w/ stony alder wood door
Walk-in shower w/ glass door & 6 spa body sprays
Heated travertine stone floors
Custom chandelier
Large walk through closet & dressing room w/ 2 stony alder wood doors
Dressing room w/ wall-to-wall shelving, shoe shelves & hanging clothes rack
Open arched doorway to exercise room

Exercise Room:

Private access from Master Suite
Open archways
Large windows with garden & mountain views
Mounted TV
C-2000 Nordic Track treadmill
Carpeted
Adjacent to shower & master bath ensuite
Can be used for additional storage

Upper Level

Spiral staircase with wood railing & wrought iron bars
Walnut wood stairs
Custom European inspired wall sconces (3)
Large foyer
Entrance to attic
Floor electric outlets
Walnut wood flooring

Office/Study:

Twin built-in wood shelves with cabinets
French arched doors to wrought iron Juliet standing balcony overlooking gardens
Walk-in closet with built-in shelving
Recessed lighting
Walnut wood flooring

Loft:

Overlooking great room
Decorative wrought iron railing
Carpeted
Recessed lighting
Soft angled high ceiling
Arched window overlooking garden

Half Bath:

Porcelain tile floor
Silver leafed on wood vanity
White stone sink
Brushed nickel fixtures

Bonus room:

Bright & spacious with windows on 3 sides
Gable window alcoves (4)
All arched windows overlooking gardens
Closet
Carpeted

Lower Level

Enclosed spiral staircase w/ wrought iron railing & decorative leaf mounts
Large European inspired wrought iron sconces
Walnut wood stairs

Family room/Den:

Wood burning (optional gas) fireplace
Rustic wood beam mantel with tile back & granite bottom
TV mount above fireplace mantel
Stone arched alcoves for wood storage on both sides of fireplace (2)
Wood beam ceilings
Recessed lighting
Carpeted
Floor to ceiling windows with walk out to patio
Wet bar with granite counters
Bar seating
Microwave & beverage refrigerator
Drawer dishwasher
Built-in shelving with glass front cabinet above
3 sides of cabinets under counter

Half bath:

Adjacent to family room
Travertine tile flooring
Quartz bowl sink w/ wrought iron decorative stand
Brushed nickel fixtures

Media room:

Wired for large screen tv
Extra outlets
No windows
Shaped for arena seating for optimal viewing
Recessed lighting
Walk out to garden patio
Elevator shaft door

Storage:

Large enclosed storage room
Concrete flooring

Guest Suite One:

Turret room w/ wall of circular windows
Long range, year round mountain views
Walk-in closet w/ built-in shelving & French doors
Walkout to patio
Guest bath ensuite
Travertine tile flooring
Antique vanity with brushed nickel fixtures
Large soaking tub w/ shower

Guest Suite Two:

Turret alcove seating area with wall of windows
Long range year round mountain views
Walkout to patio
Walkout to private patio
Carpeted
Walk-in closet w/ built-in shelving
Guest bath ensuite
Deep garden soaking tub
2-person walk-in shower with tile walls & glass door
Antique wood vanity w/ granite top
Matching vanity mirror

Garage:

Lower level garage perfect for guest parking
Space for work area
Entrance to guest area