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4900 Preserve Road

Sylva, NC 28779
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 7

Bath

SqFt6,206

Sqft

Acres2.04

Acres(Lot)

Enter into a home unlike any other in Western North Carolina, where reclaimed history and forward-thinking design come together on a private two-acre homestead at 4,320 feet. Wrapped on every side by conservation land, with western views that stretch toward the horizon and shift with the light all day long, this is a home that feels less built than discovered, as if from the mountain itself. At the heart of the home is its reclaimed sinker cypress, found throughout the structural timbers and beyond. Recovered from river bottoms by the legendary "swamp men," whose work has been featured on the History Channel, this cypress spent more than a century submerged in water before being rediscovered. That century underwater transformed the wood, giving it a density, color, durability and richness that simply cannot be replicated and a story that few homes can tell. Douglas fir, heart pine and cypress carry that craftsmanship to the siding, soffits, fascia, trim, doors, floors and porches, while reclaimed white oak cabinetry and high-end Marvin window sash frames continue it inside. Locally sourced mica, feldspar and quartz form the rock walls, sidewalks and exterior stone features that root the home firmly in its mountain setting. This is also one of the most thoughtfully engineered homes you will find anywhere in the region. LEED Gold Certified and Energy Star Qualified, it runs on a sophisticated geothermal and solar thermal system providing radiant floor heat and domestic hot water, supported by a south-facing solar PV and hot water collector grid with an inverter. An ERV fresh air system keeps indoor air exceptionally clean, rainwater harvesting sustains the landscaping and an EcoShake roof of recycled wood shake shingles reinforced with vinyl and cellulose fiber tops it all off. Should the grid ever go down, a whole-home Generac generator, bedroom LP heatilators, a floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace, a pellet stove and a manual wellhead pump ensure the home keeps running without interruption. Four ensuite bedrooms, a private office, an exercise room, a cedar sauna, a wine cellar, an elevator and a dog shower round out a layout built for comfort and everyday life, while thoughtful accessibility features, including an ingress and egress ramp, elevator access to all floors and a curbless shower, make this home as livable as it is beautiful. Upstairs, the guest suites open onto Juliet balconies, framing the views from the moment you wake. Go outside and the experience continues. A screened porch with a built-in grill, a screened deck, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace and a stone and brick paver veranda overlook a rare flat, fenced backyard and a sprawling terrace level made for gathering. A fully functional professional greenhouse rounds out the grounds, ready for whatever you choose to grow. Above the garage, a newly renovated ensuite guest suite offers a private retreat for visitors, while the terrace level features a beautifully appointed second kitchen, newly completed by Clark and Leatherwood, opening the door to true multigenerational living. All of this sits within Balsam Mountain Preserve, one of Western North Carolina's most acclaimed mountain communities. Thousands of acres of protected forestland, miles of hiking trails, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, an equestrian center, a wellness center and a clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views await just beyond your door, alongside a vibrant calendar of community life built around conservation and connection. This is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully understood and once you do, it is impossible to forget.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $4,395,000

AD Id : 87699673

MLS Id : CAR4393548

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 2.04 Acres

Living Area Size : 6,206

Year Built : 2008

Garage : 3

County : Jackson

Subdivision: Balsam Mountain Preserve

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 7 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes

    Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar Roof: Metal, Wood Rafters, Wood Trusses, Other - See Remarks Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water Laundry Features: Mud Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations

    Roofing Information

    Metal, Wood Rafters, Wood Trusses, Other - See Remarks
  • Flooring Information

    Construction Materials: Metal, Stone, Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Active Solar, Central, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant Floor, Zoned Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal, Humidity Control, Zoned WaterSource: Well

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2008
  • Exterior Features

    Elevator, Outdoor Shower, Rainwater Catchment, Sauna, Other - See Remarks Construction Materials: Metal, Stone, Wood, Other - See Remarks Foundation Details: Basement Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Green Area, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks Lot Size Area: 2.04 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Post and Beam

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$4395000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 4263339 Parcel Number: 7672-91-2323

  • Parking Information

    Open Parking: 2 car garage on main. 1 car garage with workspace in basement. large driveway Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Keypad Entry

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3 Has Main Level Garage: Yes

    Homeowners Association Information

    HOA: $1,995.00 Quarterly

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Unspecified Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Unspecified
  • Utility Information

    Propane, Solar, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Other - See Remarks Sewer: Septic Installed Water Source: Well
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Balsam Mountain Preserve City: Sylva Direction: Meet agent at Balsam Mountain Preserve sales office located directly off Preserve Rd before gate on the left. Follow agent to home from that location. The community has two gates. Make sure to come to the main gate area on PRESERVE RD. There is a large sign for the community directly off the highway. Road is paved.
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MLS: CAROLINA #4393548 LISTED BY: Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 828-277-3238 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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