Ridgecrest NC

MLS Number CAR4327068

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 3,695
• Acreage 4

Discover exceptional craftsmanship and luxury design in this 3,340 sq/ft custom estate home on 4 picturesque acres with long-range mountain views. Built by Heavenly Homes-one of Houston's most respected luxury builders-this residence at Fiori Retreats showcases high-end finishes, elegant architectural details, and a thoughtful floor plan tailored to mountain living. The main level features a grand great room with fireplace, dining area, designer kitchen, half bath, and a spacious laundry room with built-ins. The primary suite offers a large vestibule/sitting area, dramatic arched windows, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and oversized shower. Upstairs includes a second primary suite, third bedroom, large hallway with closets, and a beautifully appointed hall bath. A 1,200 sq/ft unfinished basement provides a workshop, sealed storage, and a two-car garage. Elevator shaft on all three levels. Expansive covered deck captures the views, completing this luxury mountain estate.

Listed by Katie Prendergast of Keller Williams Professionals

MLS Number CAR4211901

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 3
• Square Feet 4,607
• Acreage 1.27

Lakefront living overlooking the water, where modern elegance meets timeless design and every detail has been thoughtfully curated for refined living. Nearly every room captures tranquil water views and breathtaking sunrises, creating a daily connection to the natural beauty of Enka Lake. Beyond the striking setting, this exceptional residence delivers a seamless blend of luxury, comfort and effortless functionality. Expansive living spaces, soaring ceilings and walls of windows fill the home with natural light, creating an atmosphere that feels sophisticated and inviting. Thoughtfully designed for everyday living and entertaining alike, the floor plan offers an ideal balance of openness and privacy. At the center of the home, the chef's kitchen is stunning and highly functional, featuring granite and quartzite countertops, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and generous prep and gathering spaces. The kitchen flows naturally into the main living and dining areas, as well as a beautifully appointed office with rich wood built-ins, ideal for remote work, reading or quiet retreat. The main-level primary suite is a luxurious sanctuary overlooking the lake, complete with spa-inspired finishes, spacious closets and a calming ambiance designed for relaxation. Additional guest bedrooms and flexible living areas provide ample room for family and visitors, while exceptional storage throughout the home enhances convenience and organization. Modern features, including geothermal heating and provisions for a future elevator, reflect the home's commitment to efficiency, comfort and long-term livability. Outdoor living is equally impressive. Expansive porches and patios create inviting spaces for morning coffee, sunset gatherings or simply enjoying the peaceful waterfront surroundings. Whether entertaining guests or unwinding after a busy day, the connection between indoor and outdoor living is effortless and inspiring. Within the gated community of Biltmore Lake, residents enjoy private streets, beautifully maintained grounds, and an unmatched lifestyle centered around recreation and connection. Community amenities include a 2.2-mile lake trail, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, boating, paddleboarding, canoeing and fishing, all just moments from your door. Despite its tranquil setting, the home is conveniently only minutes from downtown Asheville, where acclaimed restaurants, art galleries, live music and vibrant cultural experiences await. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest and the French Broad River. Offering the rare combination of refined craftsmanship, modern amenities and an extraordinary waterfront setting, this like-new residence captures the best of luxury lakefront living in one of Western North Carolina's sought-after communities.

Listed by Marilyn Wright of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

MLS Number CAR4388597

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 4,653
• Acreage 14

Perched on a commanding ridgeline in the gated Catawba Falls Preserve community, this exceptional 2022-modern mountain home delivers panoramic and long-range views from virtually every room - sunrise from the east, sunset from the west, layered Blue Ridge peaks visible from the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, back porch, and lower-level patio hot tub alike. The main and upper level offers nearly 5,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space: an open-concept great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a dramatic wall of windows framing the mountain vistas, a large kitchen island, gas fireplace and custom built-ins with plenty of storage. Five bedrooms and 4.5 baths include a spectacular primary suite with separate dual vanity areas, deep soaker tub, oversized walk-in shower, and a huge walk-in closet with custom built-in shelving. The home is furnished with high-end Arhaus pieces available to purchase separately. The upper level features a bar and billiards room with widows for mountain vistas as art. Outdoor living here is effortless and stunning. The expansive back deck offers multiple seating areas and room to grill, all facing long-range mountain views that stretch ridge after ridge into the distance. Steps away, the lower patio delivers a view and a retreat - a private hot tub, a stone fire pit, and professionally landscaped stone pathways that make the grounds feel as considered as the interior An additional 3,000+ sq ft of unfinished space on the lower level - roughed in and ready - provides exceptional potential for two additional bedrooms, a home theater, gym, or expanded entertainment suite. Additional highlights: whole-house generator, 2-car garage with epoxy-coated floors, EV charger, and built-in storage. Paved roads throughout the well-maintained, gated community. Approximately 2,500 ft elevation - a little higher than the town of Black Mountain - delivering cooler summers and stunning seasonal color. Currently operated as a successful short-term rental (~50% of the year) and second residence. STR-permitted community. Only 20 minutes to Black Mountain.

Listed by Rebecca Lafunor and Joellen Maurer of Real Broker,LLC

MLS Number CAR4371986

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 4,750
• Acreage 0.75

Welcome to your dream home in Broadmoor at Marvin, offering 3/4 of an acre of outdoor space, featuring a motorized screen porch leading out to your pool, hot tub and fire pit. This spacious and meticulously designed single-family home was completed in 2024 with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms; this home perfectly blends comfort and functionality. Step inside and be greeted by a bright and inviting foyer that sets the tone for the rest of the home. Work from home? You will love the office on main level, that can also be used as a guest suite with attached full bathroom. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is equipped with a gas cooktop, large island, custom cabinetry to the ceiling to maximize storage, and a huge walk-in pantry, providing ample storage and workspace for all your culinary needs. Eat-in breakfast nook surrounded by windows brings in the warmth of natural light. The home's layout is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, complete with a gas fireplace that enhances the cozy living space. The primary suite on main level features vaulted ceiling, large windows overlooking pool and backyard, expansive custom closet, spa-like bathroom with oversized glass-enclosed shower, freestanding tub, and custom dual vanity. Attached 2-car garage with epoxy floor, built-in storage, plus a detached third garage also with epoxy floor that makes a great gym, workshop, or additional car storage. In addition, this home features integrated whole house sound system, exterior landscape lighting, irrigation, and hard-wired security system providing added peace of mind.

Listed by Lisa Wilfong of COMPASS

MLS Number CAR4394599

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 4,540
• Acreage 0.4

Rarely does a home come to market in this condition. This ES Johnson custom-built home in The Reserve at River Run has been extensively upgraded since 2022, creating the feel of new construction while preserving the charm of an established neighborhood. The open floor plan features a luxurious main-level owner's suite with automated drapes, remodeled spa-like bath, and walk-in closet with new hardwoods. The gourmet kitchen showcases quartz countertops, 6-burner gas cooktop, new Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, Bosch dish., marble backsplash, and a redesigned walk-in pantry. A fifth bedroom added in 2024, plus a spare room, provides exceptional flexibility. Outside, enjoy a new pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, fire bowl accents, landscape lighting, whole-yard sound system, screened porch, paver patio, and fireplace. Additional improvements include new lighting throughout, Sonos, int/ext. paint, remodeled laundry room, refreshed guest bath, epoxy-coated 3-car garage, and new upstairs HVAC.

Listed by Nick Huscroft of Chosen Realty of NC LLC

MLS Number CAR4247849

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 6,597
• Acreage 1.61

285 Wetherley: an upscale mountain home with long-range, layered Blue Ridge Mountain views including a profile view of Grandfather Mountain - the perfect getaway, investment property, or full-time residence in the gated Yonahlossee community. Easy access year-round on paved roads; short-term rentals allowed & FURNISHED w/ exceptions! This 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, with multiple bonus rooms/offices, offers sleeping areas & living spaces on each of its three floors and a great layout for hosting guests. On the walk-in level, find a Great Room with a cathedral tongue & groove ceiling and stone fireplace open to the dining area and kitchen with updated, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a breakfast nook. A spacious main-level deck spans the back of the home and is accessible from the primary suite featuring two walk-in closets, double vanities, a soaking tub, & tiled shower. Also on the main level find a spacious office or study, laundry room, full bath, half bath, and garage access. A spacious bonus room currently set up as an office encompasses the upper level and would make for a great bonus living or sleeping area. Downstairs, find a living room with a stone fireplace and an expansive lower deck featuring a custom & beautiful hot tub area! The living room features a wet bar and sits adjacent to the game room with a pool table & game table and three additional bedroom suites. A circular driveway in front of the home allows for convenient access while a second driveway winds past a stone patio with lower-level access to the garage. Amenities: spruce ceilings & 8-foot doors throughout, high-speed internet, high-yield private well with new well pump (2024), community sewer system. Opportunity to add another almost 2 acres for more buffer, privacy, and flexibility. Yonahlossee offers memberships with amenities like tennis, pickleball, bar/restaurant, fitness center, pool, & more, and borders Julian Price Park- hike into the Park from your property!

Listed by Jay Vincent of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

MLS Number CAR4385740

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 4,100
• Acreage 0.11

You will be amazed at the STUNNING PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this exquisite 4 BR/5BA single-family home in the Boulder Pass community at MOUNTAIN AIR, blending luxury and mountain charm. This house was remodeled in 2008, taking it from just under 2200 sf to over 4,000 sf, with more than 1,400 sf of outdoor view deck space. Situated on a corner, this home has an incredible, long-range mountain panorama of more than 200, as well as breathtaking sunrise views, and access to the sunset from the front porch. There are two covered decks of Brazilian Ipe Hardwood on the eastern-facing view side, plus the western-facing front porch, for relaxing and entertaining. Custom, local-artisan details create a truly one-of-a-kind living experience. An illuminated stained-glass mural greets you at the front entry, while character-rich floors of mixed hardwoods including Poplar, Oak, Walnut, and Wormy Chestnut flow through the main living areas. The dining room features a hand-crafted Wormy Chestnut dining table with a Walnut inlay runner, customized to seat 10 comfortably. The soaring ceiling in the great room opens to a versatile loft with an office area. The walk-in butler's pantry holds a second refrigerator/freezer, convenient to the open kitchen at the dining room, with granite counters and stainless appliances, including a new convection microwave over the gas range. The great room bar has plentiful cabinetry, with a wine cooler. The main level includes an updated ensuite bath with glass-enclosed shower, soaking tub with jets, and heated tile floors. There are 3 fireplaces, one with a remote starter, including a fireplace on the upper-level deck where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Black Mountain Range and Cane River Valley. This beautiful home is spectacular throughout, including an enviable lower level featuring a catering kitchen with pull-out refrigerated drawers, a drawer microwave, and a farmhouse sink, conveniently located steps away from the lower view deck for fabulous entertaining possibilities. There's also a breakfast nook, a den with a custom wine cooler, a heated tile floor, king bedroom, laundry, and two private baths, perfect for your guests. All appliances convey, including 2 refrigerators, washer and dryer. Most furniture/furnishings will convey, except the seller's personal exclusion list of personal items. Landscaping is taken care of for you, for a lock-and-leave experience. This bespoke residence was masterfully designed to blend luxury and artistic craftsmanship for everyday functionality.

Listed by Debbie Phillips of Mountain Air Realty

MLS Number CAR4376202

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 3,213
• Acreage 1.23

WATERFRONT OASIS! Tucked away on a quiet, wooded 1.23-acre lot with no HOA, this exceptional 4BR/3.5 BA plus flex room and 370+ sq ft FROG waterfront home offers park like and more expansive cove water views, privacy, and year-round deep-water access. Located in a protected cove with a covered floating dock, power, HydroHoist boat lift, and no wake concerns, it's ideal for boating, swimming, and paddle boarding. Designed for relaxing and entertaining, enjoy a main level spacious screened porch and deck area, lower level patio area, outdoor wood-burning fireplace space, indoor gas fireplace, and natural gas grill hookup. Inside, thoughtful upgrades and timeless design include a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, casement windows, dedicated HVAC for all three levels, tankless water heater, water filtration system, and abundant storage. A versatile FROG with private access through the garage adds additional heated square footage, perfect for a guest suite, office, gym, or recreation space, with even more expansion potential available. Modern features include whole-house audio, Apple AirPlay, Ethernet wiring, Unifi networking, and surround sound prewiring. HardiePlank siding, irrigation, and two storage sheds complete this low-maintenance lakeside sanctuary. A rare full package LKN home retreat!

Listed by Shelly Gerst Bruder of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Davidson

MLS Number CAR4379957

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 5,954
• Acreage 0.53

Experience the very best of Lake Hickory in this exceptional waterfront home where luxury feels comfortable, inviting and easy to enjoy. Situated in prime NW Hickory, this property sits on 135 feet of lakefront with covered dock, boat lift and jet ski ramps. Inside, you'll find a two-story foyer opening into a two story great room with fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins, where expansive windows frame peaceful lake views and radiate tons of natural light throughout the home, flowing seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen with oversize island and dining area. Main level highlights include a spacious office, formal dining, primary suite w/sitting area, large walk in closet and a spa feel en-suite bath. Main level laundry/mudroom adds convenience. Upstairs offers 3 large bedrooms, a bonus room,2 full baths and 2nd laundry for easy living. The finished basement provides even more room for entertaining and enjoyment, complete with a second living area/rec room with stone fireplace, full kitchen, separate theatre room, bedroom, full bath, a custom built secured safe room and abundant storage spaces. Outdoor amenities allows you to have quiet afternoons or lively gatherings around the heated saltwater pool. A spacious patio with outdoor stone fireplace and built-in grill/island w/beverage refrigerator, transforms the property into a true resort style retreat. Designed with both, everyday living and entertaining in mind, this property is located just minutes away from downtown Hickory, schools, medical facilities, shopping and dining adding unmatched convenience

Listed by Nellie Belos of Century 21 American Homes