Built on 2.46 acres in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this 7,362 square foot home was designed by Young and Young Architects and is priced at $12,900,000. Completed with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, the two-level residence includes in-suite baths, an open kitchen and dining area, a bar room, professional gym, infinity pool with spa, and a cabana. Sustainability features include solar panels, Geothermal systems, a Tesla Powerwall, gas generator, and EV charging station. The property is within a gated community that offers a Jack Nicklaus golf course and clubhouse.
Where is Arden, NC?
Arden, North Carolina, is an unincorporated community located in southern Buncombe County. It lies between Asheville and Hendersonville, offering access to both urban and rural settings. The area is served by the Buncombe County School District and includes residential neighborhoods, parks, and local businesses. Arden is near the Asheville Regional Airport and sits close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Entrance
Tall columns and arched stonework surround a dark-framed glass entryway, bordered by planting beds and small lights. The front entrance features a large glass door with matching side panels. Outdoor lanterns hang from either side of the archway. Exterior walls show symmetrical detailing around the main doorway.
Living Room
Two sectionals anchor the seating arrangement inside the main living room, with a wide rug beneath and a double-sided fireplace on one end. Large windows fill the walls with exterior views of the forest and distant slopes. The room includes recessed ceiling lights in narrow channels running across the full length. Fireplace connects the living area to the adjacent bar or lounge space.
Kitchen
Backlit stone panels line the wall behind the counter run, with pale flooring extending beneath a long island fitted with a sink. The kitchen space connects to the outdoor deck through glass doors on the left. A row of chairs sits along one side of the island for casual meals or prep. Cabinets are minimal, letting the lighting and view take focus.
Dining Room
Large dining table sits centered on a gradient rug beneath a sharp-edged chandelier. Wide chairs with wood arms surround all sides of the table, with a backlit panel feature mounted on the far wall. The formal dining room borders tall corner windows, pulling in natural views while lighting provides contrast. Framed trees and distant mountains act as the backdrop.
Bedroom
Tall window panels stretch across two walls, framing green hills and tree canopies from every angle. A plush bed and a sitting chair face outward in the primary bedroom, grounded by a light patterned rug. A low dark dresser sits in front of the largest set of windows, catching the view just below the horizon line. Sloped ceiling lines draw the eye up and out toward the trees.
Bathroom
Freestanding tub is placed near the corner window, just inside the room’s dark framing and vertical glass panels. The primary bathroom features a dual-sink vanity wall with lighted mirrors and vertical sconces. A walk-in shower with frameless glass stands next to a private toilet area. Natural light enters from one side while the opposite wall reflects back its glow.
Patio
Outdoor seating wraps around the far side of a tiled patio, with armchairs and a dining table placed near the glass railing. The terrace features unobstructed mountain views stretching across the horizon. Potted plants and shaded spots provide soft visual breaks across the surface. The outdoor deck is elevated above the trees, giving it a wide panoramic vantage point.
Pool Area
Infinity-edge water reflects trees and sky at dusk, surrounded by lounge chairs partially submerged in the shallow end. The hillside pool sits just off the home’s lower level and borders a glass-railed edge that overlooks the valley. Lighting inside the house glows through the large windows and gym area. The outdoor pool area is backed by forested slopes and mountain ridges.
Listing agent: Mark Zilbert @ Premier Sothebys International Realty via Coldwell Banker Realty
