FOR SALE - BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINTOP MASTERPIECE

This very special home exemplifies the "Not So Big House" school of thought featuring quality over quanity. It was built by master-craftsman Doug Sigler who used cherry, ash and oak woods thoughout. Special features include custom-designed cabinets with pull-out pantries, built-in desk, buffet, kitchen eating area, hand-curved bench (featured in the latest Lark Book "The Master Woodworkers of Penland"), entertainment center, bookcase and lighted staircase - all cherry wood. Hand-crafted tiles and sinks by Penland artists Suzy Lindsey and Kent Mc Laughlin. Two fireplaces, 3 ceiling fans, central heat/AC, W/D, side-by-side refrigerator with water/ice in door, mirowave, Jenn-air stove, dishwasher and Direct TV included. The master bedroom and bath, plus a guest bedroom are on the upper level. Kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room and 1/2 bath are on the main level, which also has a 2-sided, see-through wood fireplace. A large, covered deck area is off the entry way and is a perfect place to entertain or watch the sun set over the mountains. The lower level has a large studio/office space with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to the large deck area. There is also a family room/guest sleeping quarters, gas log fireplace, full bath and enormous walk-in closet on the lower level. The house offers unobstructed views of Roan Mountain and 3 mountain ridges from all 59 windows. A detatched 1 1/2 car car garage with large storage space and electric door opener is only steps from the house. Built in 2001 with 2256 sq ft of living space on a 2 acre lot, the property is maintenance free with over 100 trees and mountain laurel bushes. There is space to build a separate studio or guest house. This beautiufl home is only a one-hour drive from Asheville; 2-hour drive from Charlotte and only minutes from the world-famous Penland School of Craft, the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is "the perfect" summer home in the mountains or a wonderful year-round residence.