house plan

so far, this home exists only in the imaginationsof its architect and the owners of a unique piece of mountain land for sale near ashevilleand black mountain, north carolina. if you haven't already seen it, take a lookat our video tour of the property itself, with its easy-build flat terrain, sweepingmountain views, and nearby waterfall—all in the long-established, gated community oflaurel ridge.

house plan, now, more about the included home design.the 3,250-square-foot, 3-bedroom architectural plan is one-of-a-kind, designed especiallyfor this property. as the topographical drawing shows, the driveway,garage, and front entry are all on flat land. of course, that's convenient for everydaylife, yet it also leads to less earth moving,

fewer retaining walls, and reduced site prepwork, compared what's required with a steep lot. this, alone, will save you tens of thousandsin construction costs. and, city water means you don't have to invest in a well—anotherseveral thousand dollars in savings. the rear of the property rolls off gently, to accommodatethe walk-out lower level and the intimate grotto area, down off the master suite.while it's certainly clear that disney or pixar animation studios weren't involved,the owner did prepare this fly-around, walk-through animation, to give an idea of how rooms andspaces feel and intersect, how traffic moves through the home, and even possible furniturearrangements. so, let's embark on the tour, but imagineyour own furnishings and lifestyle atop this

gentle ridge, soaking up the cool, mountain,summertime breezes, pulling up under the covered porte-cochere to drop off passengers or groceries.as you enter through the foyer, you're greeted with a wide-open main living area, with the12-by-15-foot kitchen on the left. the oversize island readily handles three for breakfast,and includes a handy prep area with sink, trash compactor, and ample storage.back out into the main living area, that wall of windows affords a clear, wide view ontothe laurel ridge valley. twinkling lights at night; the blue ridge parkway visible onthe far peaks, and the blue waters of burnett reservoir off to the right, are all sitesyou'll never tire of. but, we'll get back to that. first, let'stake a walk out onto the huge, 18 x 24-foot

screened porch, perched up in the trees, thatwill quickly earn its place as your warm-weather room of choice. gentle summer breezes, atthis 3,550-foot elevation, waft through most of the time, and you can enjoy it all, bugfree. seating, entertaining, outdoor cooking—it's all here. the twelve-foot-wide telescopingdoor system provides a wide-open transition between indoors and out.now, back inside, past the dining area, with space for an expanded table to seat 12, andthe piano bay, with floor-to-ceiling views out to your left, there's the cozy fireplaceand living area, where you'll want to relax, entertain, or just curl up in on a crisp fallevening. onward, past the staircase to the lower level,the planned elevator shaft, and into the gracious,

560-square-foot master suite. just think ofthe cool cross-ventilation, with all those windows open. you'll appreciate the wide viewof the valley and peaks beyond, as well as a grand overview of the grotto below. moreabout the grotto in a moment. and look: your own, private fireplace.down along the wall of windows, the master closet, shower, and twin-sink vanity are revealed.but, here's the real treat. step outdoors, onto the covered patio, andthere it is—the lush, private grotto, just for you to enjoy. descend the stone stairs,and cozy up into the chairs around the roaring firepit. look out onto the lush fern and bouldergarden, or take a swim in the endless pool to really commune with nature.asheville is truly a four-season area. the

endless pool requires relatively little energyto heat year-round, and the firepit can take the edge off a crisp evening. the mild fourseasons of the blue ridge mountains are a welcome relief to northerners and floridiansalike. not too warm in summer; a winter with just enough snow to bring back childhood memories.the bursting colors of flame azalea, rhododendron, and mountain laurel in spring, and the glorioushues of maples, oaks, and other hardwoods in the fall will engulf you.convenient to all your outdoor grotto escapades is direct access to one of the two lower levelbathrooms, with shower. back out in the grotto, along the rear ofthe home is a charming, hidden-away deck area, directly accessible from the lower level bedroom/officeand bonus room.

so, while doorways to the grotto are abundant,the magic surely peaks at twilight with the fireflies or early mornings as the fog liftsto reveal the rising sun, when just the two of you calmly unwind or re-energize in thisnatural, private paradise. now, back inside to continue the tour. throughthe 9 x 13 master bath , there's the 11 x 12-foot master closet—with a convenientdoor in the back, leading straight into the laundry room.let's go downstairs. the tall, picture window at the landing washes the generous, four-foot-widestaircase with natural light and, of course, a view. at the bottom, just across the hall,is the elevator shaft. install the elevator during construction, or hold off and use thesespaces on both floors as extra closets until

the elevator is called for.off to the left, you walk into the 13 x 17 bedroom/office—complete with private bath.and, look there: eye-level views of the grotto. back past the stairway, you encounter theversatile 19 x 21-foot bonus room. use part of it for an office, a game room, hobbies,a workshop—you name it. like most of the rooms in the home—both upstairs and down—view-facingwindows are everywhere! the small kitchenette area, with cabinets, counter, sink, and compactfridge save you trips upstairs when you've got the munchies.here's the third bedroom, nearly 12 x 13—again with its own private bath.movie night doesn't necessarily demand a giant home theater that seats eight. how about anup-close and personal, big-screen experience

for just the two—or even four—of you inthe cozy video room? popcorn and beverages are just outside the door in the bonus room.if you prefer, there are alternate plans to use this entire bedroom/video room area asa comfy mother-in-law suite, complete with kitchen and direct outside entrance.so, there you have it: the complete tour. imagine looking out all those window to thegorgeous mountain scenery in the distance. make no mistake: it's the land that's forsale. but, you can to bring this dream to reality, with the included house plans—orstart from scratch. check out our web site, ashevillelaurelridge.com, for more details,photos, and videos. call perry at 828-419-0864 or email: perry@ashevillelaurelridge.comto discuss, ask questions, or arrange a time

to meet to tour this property in laurel ridge,near black mountain, not far from asheville, north carolina.you might just agree: this is no ordinary mountain property. this is land with a plan,and why shouldn't it be yours?

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