MossCreek Home Designs has created this unique artist’s retreat nestled on a hilltop property overlooking Lake Toxaway, the largest private lake in western North Carolina. The cabin is comprised of two 19th-century structures, a two-story post-and-beam barn salvaged from Indiana and a two-story log cabin from Tennessee, connected by a glass breezeway.

The historic cabins were dismantled and then reassembled on-site. As the mountain residence for an accomplished artist, this 3,630 square foot cabin has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Highlights include an abundance of natural light, antique timbers and logs, and several spaces designed to amplify the artist’s work and to serve as studios for creativity.

Reclaimed poplar and oak wood can be found throughout this cabin, along with antique doors and wide-board wood floors complemented by reproduction rosehead nails. The railings, chandeliers, and sconces were forged by blacksmiths at the John C. Campbell Folk School. The dwelling boasts magnificent views of Cold Mountain and Panthertail Mountain throughout.

The barn, to the left of the breezeway, was transformed into a great room, boasting a 26-foot vaulted ceiling and a large stone fireplace. A pair of French doors flank the fireplace, which opens to a deck and an outdoor fireplace.

The kitchen features a fireplace and a bread oven along with stainless-steel appliances. A beautiful backsplash of hand-painted tiles, in addition to tiles found in the bathrooms, were made by Martha Coursey of House on the Hill Studio in Atlanta. 

What We Love: This beautiful artist retreat offers its inhabitants a peaceful setting for inspiration. We are loving the look of the reclaimed barn structures that have been integrated into this home, creating a unique, one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Overall, the architects did a fabulous job of creating an authentic, barn style getaway in the mountains that will surely be enjoyed by both owner and guests for many years to come.

Tell Us: Would this be your idea of the ultimate getaway in the mountains? Let us know in the Comments, we love reading your feedback!

Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: A thoughtful renovation brings new life to a family home in North Carolina and Modern farmhouse hideaway in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains.

Above the great room is s a loft used as a dorm-style sleeping and play area for children.

One of the bathroom showers has a three-panel tile mosaic of the countryside. All the bathrooms have radiant heated floors; there is exposed wood throughout. The lower level is partially finished with the third bedroom, a bath, and a workshop.

The cabin, on the other side of the glass breezeway, is where you will find the private bedrooms. Two bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms with soaking tubs and travertine tile surrounds.

PHOTOGRAPHER © 2016 John MacLean