One thrilled owner acquired a dream property on Wed., Oct. 15, at the Grand Estates Auction Company live absolute auction in lovely Sylva, NC. Set amid a breathtaking landscape in exclusive Balsam Mountain Preserve, the 3,892 sq. ft. contemporary mountain estate at 1345 Preserve Road was sold after an intense marketing campaign orchestrated by Grand Estates.
Mountain Escape
More than 190 interested potential buyers inquired about this opportunity to buy property in the exclusive, private golf resort in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. Grand Estates, the industry leader in luxury real estate auctions, conducted 14 individual property previews in the days leading up to the auction. In the 45 days the company marketed this unique mountain estate, there were over 28,000 individual page views of the property online and 8,700 full-color, printed brochures were mailed.
Dramatic Great Room
The home’s open design and soaring windows invite you to drink in the natural beauty of this historic region. Built in 2009, this stylish home is ideal for entertaining or relaxation. There are high ceilings, an open floor plan and plenty of natural light. Step into the fresh mountain air to sip a morning coffee on the 958 sq. ft. of decks and porches. Admire the high quality of design, including Eastern white pine lap siding, exposed trusses, hardwood flooring, custom tile and ironwork, and panoramic, plate-glass windows.
Spectacular Setting
Balsam Mountain Preserve is one of the country’s most desirable golf communities. It’s also set in the unspoiled beauty of Western North Carolina. Admire the mountain laurels in bloom from the screened, outdoor living area with a stone, wood-burning gas fireplace. Serve cocktails to your weekend guests in the home’s dramatic great room with a 27-ft., exposed beam ceiling, stone fireplace and walls of windows. After a vigorous day on the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course at nearby Balsam Mountain Preserve Club, unwind in the charming family room with its roaring stone fireplace and wet bar.
This home offers every luxurious amenity with design that reflects the area’s historic American style. There is a gourmet, eat-in kitchen with custom, rustic glazed alder cabinetry, granite countertops, Thermador professional stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. The huge master suite has a 20-ft. ceiling, walk-in closet, private sitting area and its own balcony for enjoying the mountain views. The suite’s beautiful bath offers a beautiful tub and steam shower perfect for relaxing after a day spent hiking the surrounding trails. There is a convenient loft office, detached garage connected to the house by a breezeway, and a carriage house apartment over the garage with one bedroom and one full bathroom.
Stylish features for relaxing or entertaining include a screened, outdoor living area with a stone, wood-burning gas fireplace with a nearby waterfall. Imagine yourself enjoying a hot cocoa here after a day riding trails through the picturesque valleys. Welcome your weekend guests to the enormous great room with its 27-ft., exposed beam ceiling, stone fireplace and soaring picture windows. Kick off your hiking boots in the inviting family room with its 20-ft. ceiling, stone fireplace and wet bar.
Balsam Mountain Club
After a day on the nearby Arnold Palmer-designed golf course at Balsam Mountain Preserve Club, heat up appetizers in the eat-in kitchen. This gourmet kitchen has custom, rustic glazed alder cabinetry, granite countertops, Thermador professional stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Enjoy views of the breathtaking landscapes through the dining area’s panoramic windows. Soak in the huge tub or take a steam shower in the beautiful master bath. Relish a restful night’s sleep in spacious master suite, with its 20-ft. ceiling, walk-in closet, sitting area and private balcony.
Balsam Mountain Preserve Club offers more than top-rated golf amenities. There are also Har-Tru tennis courts, swimming pools, horseback riding, trail hiking and children’s nature programs. This community offers luxurious living in a casual, laid-back setting. Nearby Sylva is a charming mountain village known for its arts and crafts, local pubs, and quaint, college-town feel.
For more information on other properties for sale by auction, contact Grand Estates at 1(800) 552-8120 or visit their website today.
