Leicester NC

MLS Number CAR4377849

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 3,962
• Acreage 0.13

The Kingston - A Legacy Mountain Retreat 25 Rantis Lane | The Jacobs Cottages at The Village of Cheshire Perched on a premier corner homesite just steps from storybook walking paths and meandering mountain streams, The Kingston is a rare union of timeless craftsmanship, grand scale, and unforgettable Blue Ridge Mountain views. Offered furnished, this custom residence spans over 6,000 total square feet of curated living space and rises into a signature King's Tower with panoramic vistas of the Great Craggies and the Seven Sisters. From the moment you arrive, gas lanterns glow against rich Western Red Cedar timber framing, welcoming you onto a covered brick front porch that feels pulled from another era. Inside, wide-plank hardwoods, shiplap detailing, reclaimed oak accents, and five fireplaces create warmth and authenticity at every turn. Designed for gathering as beautifully as it is for retreat, the main level opens into an airy kitchen and living area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Step onto the covered rear deck to experience long-range mountain views beside an outdoor hearth. A butler's pantry, mudroom, dog station, and private guest suite-with its own living room, kitchenette, laundry, fireplace, balconies, and deck-offer luxury and flexibility for hosting. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a study accompany a show stopping primary suite where sunrise spills across the mountains. Enjoy a spa bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and generous custom wardrobes with built-ins and a window seat perfectly placed for quiet moments above the valley. A conveniently located washer and dryer just outside the primary suite adds everyday ease without compromising elegance. The walk-out terrace level is made for celebration and relaxation alike: media and game spaces, an indoor/outdoor bar, sauna, additional bedroom and full bath, a dedicated laundry room, and fireplaces that extend the experience outdoors to a covered brick terrace. And crowning it all, the King's Tower-an inspiring aerie to take in the full sweep of the kingdom below. 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths | Elevator | 2-Car Garage | Furnished Whether envisioned as a full-time residence or an heirloom mountain escape, The Kingston delivers elevated living in the heart of one of Western North Carolina's most beloved communities. Owner/Broker/Developer Property

Listed by Sikes Ragan of Cheshire Realty

MLS Number CAR4306480

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 6,297
• Acreage 2.7

Exquisite Private Estate - A Masterpiece of Design & Craftsmanship Nestled in the midst of WNC best orchards and vineyards, this builder's own private estate offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty. Set on a sprawling 2.7-acre parcel, this home is surrounded by the serene countryside, offering sweeping views of beautiful sunsets, mountain ranges and rolling fields from every room. Despite its tranquil, secluded location, the estate is just minutes away from shopping, dining, and travel, offering the perfect balance of peaceful living with easy access to all modern conveniences. IMPRESSIVE ENTRANCE & GRAND LIVING SPACES: As you approach the home, you're greeted by custom double entry doors that open into a soaring 25-foot foyer adorned with pristine marble tile flooring. Every corner of the home is designed to impress, with 8' doors through out, high ceilings, sliding doors and wall-to-wall windows that frame panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING: The heart of the home is the main level entertainment bar, featuring a stunning wood plank barrel ceiling. This fully equipped space is perfect for hosting, complete with a keg dispenser, glass washer, wine holder, beverage cooler, and a wine fridge. Windows open to a breathtaking outdoor bar and over 600 square feet of outdoor space, making indoor/outdoor entertaining effortless. The formal dining room with a cathedral ceiling is a perfect setting for elegant gatherings, while the spacious family room with a gas fireplace offers the ideal spot for intimate relaxation. The adjoining breakfast area with a breakfast bar provides a cozy spot to enjoy your morning routine. GOURMET KITCHEN: The chef's kitchen is a true work of art. Boasting a 10-foot seated island, high-end appliances, including a 6-foot Thermador fridge/freezer, convection wall oven, induction cooktop with downdraft, and pot filler, this space is perfect for both culinary professionals and home cooks. A built-in pizza oven adds a fun touch for pizza enthusiasts. The Butler's pantry features a prep sink, pass-through to the main kitchen, and large windows to keep the space light and airy. Custom cabinetry and granite countertops complete the gourmet experience. Elevator will take you to the sky bar lounge with wall to wall windows and captivating views. LUXURIOUS PRIMARY SUITE: The primary ensuite wing is a true retreat, offering ultimate privacy and luxury. Enjoy breathtaking views through 12-foot sliders that lead to a private balcony. The spa-like bath features a freestanding soaker tub, his-and-hers vanities, and a 20-foot ceiling shower with a rain head and partner body sprays. Step out onto your private balcony with an outdoor shower for the ultimate relaxation experience. The custom walk-in closet is a masterpiece with an island and ample space for your wardrobe. ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND APARTMENT: The home also features an elegant guest suite with a private bath and an office for work or study. The fully finished lower level is designed as a private apartment with a separate garage. This level includes a living area, kitchenette, dining space, bedroom, large bath, and a bonus room. The space opens to a covered patio area, offering magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and fields. EXTRAORDINARY AMENITIES & UNMATCHED VIEWS: Downstairs, you'll find a wine cellar and a gym-both designed with the finest materials and finishes. All areas of the home open to outdoor spaces designed for both relaxation and entertainment, including massive views of the surrounding landscape. The estate is perfectly positioned for those who love the charm of rural living, while being close enough to major conveniences, making it the best of both worlds. With a 5-car garage, courtyard parking, and ample space for guests, this estate is designed for those who appreciate the finest in luxury living.

Listed by Tasha Vinzant of Keller Williams Elite Realty

MLS Number CAR4153008

• Commercial
• Property SubType BED/BREAKFAST
• Square Feet 10,274
• Acreage 0.85

The Red Rocker Inn & Restaurant is a charming Victorian-style inn built in 1896. Known for its distinctive red rocking chairs and front porch, the inn offers 17 comfortable guest rooms featuring antique furnishings and modern amenities. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by the innkeepers' exceptional hospitality, ensuring guests feel at home. Located in the heart of Black Mountain, the inn is an ideal base for exploring the town's shops, galleries, and nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Special events and customizable packages make it perfect for romantic getaways, family vacations, and group retreats, offering a blend of history, comfort, and culinary delight.

Listed by John Caragiulo of Frisbee Real Estate LLC

MLS Number CAR4384530

• Residential
• Bedrooms 6
• Bathroom 7
• Square Feet 7,951
• Acreage 0.55

Exceptional almost 8,000 sq ft home in the desirable Stonecroft neighborhood, spanning three levels with 6 bedrooms, 5 full, 2 half bathrooms, and situated on over half an acre. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this property features dual 2-car garages and extensive upgrades throughout, including a 2024 renovated kitchen and bar area with high-end appliances, remodeled home office, oversized pantry with Dutch door, and flooring replaced throughout many areas of the home. Several bathrooms have also been updated. The incredible outdoor living space has been transformed with a fully renovated heated saltwater pool, extensive hardscaping, fire pit, dedicated dog run, and renovated sport court. Enjoy multiple outdoor gathering spaces including a screened porch with fireplace, upper-level grilling patio, covered porch with dual-sided fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen beneath a pergola complete with built-in grill, flat top griddle, refrigerator, and sink. Additional improvements include new gutters and a spiral staircase connecting upper and lower outdoor living areas. Located near the popular SouthPark area with premier shopping and dining, top-rated schools, convenient highway access, and close proximity to the airport.

Listed by Susan May and Taylor Young of Corcoran HM Properties

MLS Number CAR4373561

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 7
• Square Feet 5,043
• Acreage 0.22

Secure the most coveted vantage point in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove as the Biltmore Championship Asheville brings the PGA TOUR back to our region in September 2026. This residence offers an unrivaled private gallery, featuring large-scale picture windows which allow the premier view of the final hole’s high-stakes dramaa luxury no other currently listed property in Walnut Cove can claim. Experience European-influenced luxury in this sophisticated duplex, where the effortless lifestyle of a townhome meets the expansive proportions of a grand estate. High ceilings and high-end Pella windows bathe the home in natural light, framing breathtaking southwesterly vistas of the Jack Nicklaus Signature course. The open-concept kitchen is a study in functional art, anchored by a premium Viking appliance suite, a dedicated wine cooler and a social center island. The dining area features a large bay window and sitting area in front of a fireplace. The main-level primary suite features a spa-like bath and custom walk-in closet. For those working from home, an inviting study/additional bedroom suite offers a quiet retreat and great views of the 9th hole. The main level is rounded out with a stately living room with coffered ceilings and fireplace. The lower level expands the living area significantly with a generous family room and three additional guest suites, each with private en-suite baths, ensuring ultimate privacy and comfort for family and friends. The transition between indoors and out is seamless, designed for the discerning entertainer. A large, covered porch with Phantom screening offers a sophisticated space to enjoy the mountain breeze from the main level, while the expansive lower patio provides a perfect vantage point for the surrounding peaks and the golf course. Membership unlocks a world-class lifestyle, including the 18,000-square-foot wellness center, with indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. Enjoy fine dining in the Tavern, wine room and pub with a beer garden. The Golf House features well-appointed locker rooms, award-winning pro-shop and Turn House Caf. Bordering the Pisgah National Forest and located minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, this property offers a rare combination of high-altitude privacy and front-row access to professional golf's elite. Cliffs Membership is available for purchase.

Listed by Josh Smith of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks

MLS Number CAR4380823

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 4,215
• Acreage 0.8

Nestled within the gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this masterfully crafted mountain estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle of rustic elegance and refined comfort. The residence immediately impresses with its striking architectural silhouette, featuring a harmonious blend of heavy timber, stone, cedar shakes and natural tree bark siding that mirror the natural splendor of its Arden, North Carolina surroundings. Upon entering, the expansive great room serves as a breathtaking centerpiece, defined by soaring wood vaulted ceilings anchored by massive exposed beams and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that commands attention. Walls of oversized windows frame tranquil views of the lush landscape from every room while bathing the interiors in soft, natural light. This seamless integration of the outdoors continues into the gourmet kitchen - a chef's sanctuary outfitted with furniture-grade cabinetry, three copper sinks, sprawling granite countertops, and professional-grade appliances. A dedicated beverage center and a large central island make this space as functional for intimate morning coffee as it is for grand-scale entertaining. The oversize primary suite is a private retreat designed for ultimate relaxation, offering its own stacked-stone fireplace, wood vaulted ceiling and direct access to the expansive and private outdoor spaces. Throughout the home, the attention to detail is evident, from the rich hardwood flooring to the custom built-ins and exquisite millwork. The property's outdoor living areas are truly extraordinary, designed to take full advantage of the community's high-altitude privacy. A massive enclosed sunroom provides a year-round sanctuary, complete with a rugged stone fireplace, a handcrafted custom built bar from locally sourced live edge black walnut, and ample space for lounging or gaming. A wall of sliding doors opens to the meticulously landscaped private grounds featuring a tiered lighted stone waterfall and pond, creating a rhythmic soundtrack for evenings spent around the large custom built-in stone fire pit. The back wall of the sunroom opens onto a large patio with a motorized retractable sun/rain awning, and a custom cabinet enclosed refrigerator and ice maker, perfect for outdoor dining rain or shine. A Kohler generator and Starlink satellite ensure uninterrupted comfortable living. The second floor offers two guest bedrooms each with full bathrooms and ample closets, as well as an office/third guestroom with a full bathroom and walk out attic storage. The office has a custom built black walnut desk and cabinetry. A new roof was installed in 2025 and many mechanicals have been updated including new HVAC units in 2023 and 2021, a new Navien tankless water heater installed in 2026 and a Kohler generator installed in 2026. The LG washer/dryer installed in 2026 convey with the house. Membership at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove grants access to world-class amenities including a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a sprawling state-of-the-art Wellness Center with indoor and outdoor pools, and the social heartbeat of the community, "The Tavern." Located just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the vibrant cultural scene of Asheville, this estate represents the pinnacle of luxury living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. An adjoining lot is available for purchase but not included in the price.

Listed by Josh Smith of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks

MLS Number CAR4364481

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3
• Square Feet 4,137
• Acreage 3.05

Experience a fresh paradigm of modern mountain luxury at 641 Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy, an architectural masterpiece custom-built by the award-winning Red Tree Builders. Nestled on a private 3.05-acre lot just minutes from downtown Asheville, this extraordinary 4,137-square-foot retreat offers an unparalleled blend of sustainable living, artistic design, and awe-inspiring panoramic vistas. The residence commands immediate attention, wrapped in sustainable Thermory Benchmark Pine siding and crowned with a durable Sentrigard standing seam metal roof. Stepping inside, the open-concept main floor unfolds to sweeping, long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville through magnificent walls of glass. Rich European white oak flooring runs underfoot, centering around a sleek, double-sided see-through fireplace that beautifully anchors and divides the living spaces. Designed for the culinary enthusiast, the gourmet kitchen boasts a premium Fisher & Paykel appliance array, custom natural elm millwork, and striking Caesarstone quartz countertops. This level also hosts a serene primary suite, designed as a private oasis with an oversized walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom featuring a deep freestanding soaking tub, floating Porcelanosa ash oak vanities, and a luxurious custom-tiled shower with premium Kohler fixtures. A private home office, a walk-in pantry, an attached garage, and a spacious roof deck perfect for sunset viewing complete the main floor. The walk-out lower level serves as a versatile sanctuary, complete with a sprawling media or play room, a sleek wet bar, and direct access to a large covered wooden deck and an optional screened porch. Forward-thinking design elements include a pre-allocated shaft for a future residential elevator. The expansive flex space offers an incredible opportunity to finish additional space for a fourth ensuite bedroom, gym, or workspace tailored to your exact needs. Situated within Elk View, a community of 25 environmentally conscious mountain homes framing endless long-range vistas, this property perfectly balances Asheville's creative spirit with strict Passive House principles. The home is engineered for peak wellness and net-zero efficiency, featuring advanced 24/7 air purification and a lifetime, transferable energy-use guarantee. More than just a community, Elk View is an invitation to experience a sophisticated, forward-thinking lifestyle where modern architectural design and sustainable mountain living converge in perfect harmony.

Listed by Josh Smith and Matt Payne of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks

MLS Number CAR4373845

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 4,681
• Acreage 1.11

Step into a home where master craftsmanship meets artistic vision. Nestled within the premier gated enclave of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Arden, North Carolina, this stunning custom residence was thoughtfully designed and built by a fifth-generation carpenter whose legacy of precision, skill, and architectural integrity is reflected in every square inch. The journey begins outside on the grand, hand-laid cobblestone driveway inspired by ancient Roman roads, which wraps past lush perennial gardens to frame a stately mountain facade. Having undergone an extensive, top-to-bottom transformation in 2026, the interior showcases freshly updated premium hardwood flooring and meticulously redesigned, spa-like bathrooms that elevate the daily living experience. At the heart of the home, the sweeping great room is anchored by a striking stone wood-burning fireplace that pairs naturally with the bright, open spaces and high-altitude mountain privacy. This primary living area flows seamlessly into a chef's dream kitchen, a space defined by rich chevron-patterned tile backsplashes, a professional appliance wall with double wall ovens, and premium light marble countertops that run all the way up to an elegant picture window overlooking the dense tree canopy. Serving as both a highly functional centerpiece and an extraordinary work of art is the custom South African blue-gray hardwood island, providing a generous setting for large-scale entertaining. Directly off the main level, expansive glass doors slide open to a private trex deck retreat nestled securely among the treetops for serene outdoor dining. Downstairs, the versatile terrace level functions as a private domain of its own, offering comfortable guest suites, flexible bonus space for recreation, a second dedicated laundry room, and a massive lower-level workshop. This unfinished workshop area also holds immense square footage potential to expand into an additional craft room, wine cellar, collector car storage, or extended media room. Beyond the property boundaries, a premier Cliffs membership unlocks an unparalleled, world-class mountain lifestyle centered around an 18,000-square-foot wellness center complete with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a luxury full-service spa. Golf enthusiasts will revel in the community's crown jewel, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that wanders beautifully through the valley landscape, complemented by an award-winning Tudor-style clubhouse and "The Tavern," a celebrated member social hub for fine dining and exclusive community events. Bordering the protected wilderness of the Pisgah National Forest and situated just minutes from both the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and the vibrant cultural, dining, and artistic heartbeat of downtown Asheville, this timeless luxury estate offers the ultimate combination of secluded mountain luxury and elite resort convenience.

Listed by Josh Smith of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks