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See this inspiring North Carolina mountain home created for aging in place

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This stunning modern mountain home was designed for aging in place by Living Stone Design + Build, located in a secluded, thickly-wooded neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina. Encompassing 4,190 square feet of living space, this residence boasts five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.

Throughout this home you will find plenty of accessibility upgrades that include an elevator, enabling the homeowner to live out his days in the comfort of his own home. It was also designed with a broader future in mind. The homeowner envisioned settling into a quiet life where he could enjoy friends and family.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT/BUILDER Living Stone Design + Build INTERIOR DESIGN ID.ology Interiors & Design FURNISHINGS Atelier Maison & Co.

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The wood and brick exterior facade and low profile of this home blend into its natural setting. The dwelling was constructed as a private respite from the outside world, as evidenced by the solid wood, windowless doors that grace the entrance. This is a place where the owner’s family can feel welcome to stay and will eventually be passed down through the generations.

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The owner designed this as a forever home and a legacy home to pass down to his family. Rather than give them a financial inheritance, he wanted to give them a place to gather and spend time together, long into the future.

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The downstairs provides a kitchenette, a bunk space, bathrooms, and a sitting room–everything needed for a home away from home. The upstairs features a large kitchen, cozy seating areas, an outdoor living space, and sliding doors that fold completely away to seamlessly blend the interior with the exterior.

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Together, the upper and lower levels create the serene, intimate family gathering space the homeowner has always imagined. However, there was more to the concept of longevity than the home’s function. There was also the style to consider.

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The owner wanted his home to have a style that would endure into the future, so the architects focused on giving it a timeless quality. The home features clean lines and a contemporary design, but it’s not so modern that it can’t transition into a different style as trends and fads change.

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Warm colors, wood and stone elements, and captivating custom details, including the hand-crafted metal tree branch handles on the front door, the wooden beams that span the vaulted ceiling, and the large windows that offer exquisite views of the surrounding trees, serve to make the home unique give it a timeless, intrinsic sense of belonging with its surroundings.

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In the end, thoughtful consideration of the homeowner’s needs and goals, a mindful, well-executed design, and careful attention to detail made this home a perfect fit–for now, and for the future.

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What We Love: This North Carolina mountain home provides a timeless design aesthetic that is idyllic for now and into the future. We are loving all of the integrated details throughout this dwelling to accommodate for aging in place. Another stunning highlight is the custom woodwork and wooden beams on the vaulted ceilings along with the contrast in colors and rich stains. A truly stunning home surrounded by natural beauty.

Tell Us: Would this be your idea of the perfect dream home for aging in place? Let us know why or why not in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: A marvelous North Carolina mountain home with a touch of Japanese zen and Modern farmhouse hideaway in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Above: Custom woodwork and wooden beams on the 20-plus-foot vaulted ceilings can be found throughout this gorgeous mountain home.

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Some of the main aging-in-place features in this home include an elevator to get to both floors easily, zero-threshold doorways, and grab bars throughout the main bathroom.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Theede Photography

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Josh L.
1 year ago

I like the 45’s at the bath sink. Beyond that, something about this design seems “off”.

Annette
1 year ago

Four different tiles in the main bath? Seriously, I would have a headache walking in there.

Whitepine
1 year ago

This is a beautiful and functional house. I did not notice the square footage, but it seems to have plenty of room for a couple with visiting kids & grandkids. The only thing I would change is to decrease the area of windows as we live in Michigan and don’t have the moderate temperatures found in NC. Thanks for showing this house!

Jane
1 year ago

I’m excited about architects and homeowners designing “aging in place” homes. This house has one terrible design flaw though for that goal. In nearly every major room there is a rug over the hard surfaced floor! Those are a huge trip hazard for elderly people and caused at least one if not two of my mother’s serious falls. The answer is a recessed rug, where the hard surface is actually removed in the area for the rug and the rug is recessed into that space so there is no difference in height or rug edge to catch on. They eliminated… Read more »

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1 year ago
Reply to  Jane

it does appear that you attempt to give some thought to “aging in place” issues. but your thinking here seems a bit misguided. for example, if you are concerned about the rugs in this house, the easiest solution would be to simply remove the rugs. a “recessed rug” is a terrible idea. as the rug wears the transition between the recessed rug and hardwood floor would present a huge trip hazard that could trip anyone of any age. one of the things that you want to avoid in an “aging in place” house, is stairs. while this house does have… Read more »