112 Louisa StreetBlack Mountain, NC 28711Price: $1,750,000

Discover this bespoke Arts + Crafts custom built masterpiece, a short walk to Historic Downtown Black Mountain, imbued with quality craftsmanship, impressive design and an incredibly spacious floor plan creating the perfect palette for a truly exceptional home. Built by renowned local luxury builder, Living Stone Construction, this gently lived in and seasonally used, one owner home, is accented by incredible stonework and classic craftsman touches. With soaring ceilings, gorgeous wide hardwood moldings, and handsome solid doors throughout, the home is perfectly suited for luxurious daily living or hosting family and friends, and invokes warmth and welcome. Enter into the spacious kitchen with massive pantry, farmhouse sink and custom wood countertop made from trees harvested from the property. The main level living area includes a gas fireplace and adjoining game room or reading nook. Impressive formal dining room with soaring bookshelves to display books and other treasures. Two bedroom suites on the main level, each with luxurious private baths. Journey upstairs up the wide grand staircase to the upper floor (or take the elevator) to find another private retreat with a spacious bedroom, spa-like bathroom with deep soaking tub, closet / dressing room with built-ins, and access to the screened, covered porch overlooking the back of the property. A massive, light-filled flex space could be used as a bedroom, bunk room or studio and opens to an airy front covered porch which extends the entire width of the home and highlights mountain views. An additional living room, guest bedroom with ensuite bath, and a large, finished storage area complete the upper level. Both main and upper level are wheelchair accessible and include laundry rooms on both levels for convenience. Sited on a lovely wooded park-like parcel with extensive stonework, trees and landscaping. Enchanting outdoor living spaces are a highlight, with extensive covered porches on both sides of the home, a sunny deck with gas fire pit and an enchanting stone patio to enjoy the babbling creek. Without a doubt, this home creates the feeling of a private estate, yet in a neighborhood location walkable to one of WNC's most desirable and charming mountain towns.