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Dream Home Tour: A luxury forest house in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains

mountain modern home exterior

This stunning house embodies luxury mountain modern living, custom-designed by C3 Studio and built by Buchanan Construction, and is located at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Arden, North Carolina. This award-winning residence seamlessly blends elevated architecture with warm, livable spaces crafted for both meaningful family moments and sophisticated entertaining.

Marvin Windows and Doors flood the space with abundant natural light, while the open-concept layout features tailor-made custom light fixtures. The waterfall marble kitchen, wet bar islands, and expansive entertaining areas are ideal for gathering with family and friends. A steel floating staircase with timber treads, set along a glass wall and crowned by a cascading chandelier that drops to six feet above the floor, creates a visually striking yet timeless focal point.

Selections & Finishes

PAINT

Primary Walls & Ceilings: Sherwin-Williams Decorators White (custom) Flat; Trim: Sherwin-Williams Decorators White (custom) Semi-Gloss; Ceiling Accent & Wall Accent Color: Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore 7069

CABINETRY

High Country Cabinets; Kitchen: Elmwood Cabinetry; Island SW Iron Ore; Perimeter Ceruse Specialty Finish on Rift Cut White Oak; Pantry/Laundry/TL Wet Bar: Wynnbrooke Cabinetry Iron Ore 7069; Main Bath Vanities/ML Powder Bath/Upstairs Bath #3 & #4/TL Powder/Pool Bath: RD Henry Cabinetry Pitch Black Stain; Upstairs Bath #2 & #5/TL Guest Bath: RD Henry Rift Cut White Oak with Nantucket Stain

COUNTERTOPS

Viktor’s Granite & Marble; Kitchen: Calacatta Statuario Marble Pantry / Bath 2 / Bath 5 / TL Guest Bath: Statuario Lincoln Marble; Main Level Powder: Calacatta Borghini; Main Bath / Wet Bar / Pool Bath: Breccia Capraia Marble; Laundry / Bath 3 / Bath 4: White Carrara Marble; TL Powder Bath / TL Raised Bar @ Theater: Breccia Capraira Marble

TILE

Southeastern Tile

WOOD FLOORING

Gennett Lumber; 7” Select White with custom stain mix

FIREPLACES

Pisgah Fireplaces

EXTERIOR

Shingles: Certainteed Charcoal; Metal Roofing: EL Zinc Graphite; Windows & Doors: Marvin Ebony; Wood Siding: Cedar Custom Stain Color; Stucco & Trim: Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray 7068; Gutters & DS: Black; Pavers: Driveway & Sidewalk Belgard; Cambridge Cobble Blend; Pool Patio Belga

LIGHTING

Christie’s Lighting

APPLIANCES

Ferguson Wolf Sub Zero; Miele Coffee Maker; Scottsman Icemakers; Outdoor Kitchen: Hi-Tech

modern living room with a fireplace

Step inside this six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 8,200 square foot home to find some fabulous amenities that include a theater open to the game room, a wine cellar, a teen lounge, an exercise room, massage chair, and a sauna—each detail intentionally curated. On the upper level, there are four en-suite bedrooms. The staircase features a unique light fixture that cascades down the middle, all the way to the terrace level, 8 feet from the finished floor.

modern living room with a fireplace

Above: A dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace in this great room serves as a captivating focal point, highlighted by a porcelain slab imported from Italy. A unique custom light fixture is suspended from the ceiling, providing an elegant touch to the space. Expansive windows and the double-volume ceiling help to keep this space light and airy.

modern living room with a fireplace

ACCOLADES

Awarded the WNC STARS Awards and the Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Award.

modern great room

What We Love About This Home

This luxury mountain modern house was built with unmatched craftsmanship to inspire for generations. It masterfully blends elegance and functionality—ideal for sophisticated entertaining or serene relaxation for the entire family. There is so much to love about this home, from the gorgeous kitchen with its folding doors that connect to a screened porch to the incredible terrace level with a home bar, wine cellar, gaming area, and wonderful indoor-outdoor connection to the backyard… which is also amazing with its pool/spa, water feature, and outdoor kitchen. We are ready to move in!

Tell Us: What details do you love most about this mountain dream house? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: This exceptional North Carolina house mixes sustainability with luxury living and A moody modern mountain home in the serene North Carolina Mountains.

modern kitchen

Above: Bi-folding doors help to blur the boundaries between indoors and out and extend the entertaining space.

modern walk-in pantry

Above: This large working pantry, located just off the kitchen, offers plenty of functional cabinet space for storage of all your appliances to keep clutter at bay.

modern dining room

modern dining room

Above: This elegant dining room is open to the rest of the home, maintaining a connection while gathering with loved ones.

modern laundry room

modern staircase

modern bedroom with a fireplace

Above: In the main bedroom, an accent wall of white oak with finished plywood that is painted black.

modern bedroom

modern bathroom

Above: In the main bathroom, highlights include a concrete tub sourced from Ferguson Kitchen & Bath, His and Her vanities topped with marble, and a zero-entry shower with a linear drain and his and her shower heads. The floor tile is from Southeastern Tile.

modern bathroom

modern walk-in closet

modern family room

Above: This comfortable teen lounge is located on the upper floor, with inviting views of the forest.

modern guest bedroom

Above: This dream kid’s bedroom includes an en-suite bedroom and plenty of natural light.

modern lower level family room with a pool table

Above: A beautiful Marvin folding door opens up the gaming area to overlook the fabulous outdoor living area, perfect for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

modern lower level family room

modern lower level home bar

Above: The wet bar includes a bourbon collection, a drawer refrigerator, an ice maker, a dishwasher, and a sink.

modern lower level home bar

Above: The terrace level also includes a shuffleboard, card table, and pool table.

modern lower level family room

Above: The theater space includes a large TV area, a comfortable sectional sofa, and high tops if you want to sit and casually eat while you are watching a game.

modern lower level wine cellar

Above: The wine cellar is located at the bottom of the stairs on the terrace level. It holds 240 bottles of wine. 

modern bedroom

Above: One of the best views in the house is this spacious guest bedroom. Large windows capture views of the backyard with a spa, the pool, and a fireplace, and beyond to long-range views of the forest.

modern bathroom

modern mountain home patio with a fire pit

modern mountain home patio with a fire pit

Stepping outside, an incredible resort-like oasis awaits with a full kitchen, sumptuous pool and spa, and thoughtfully designed landscape that creates an idyllic retreat that feels both sophisticated and inviting.

modern mountain home exterior with a pool

Above: Motorized blinds help close the main-level covered porch, screening from the pesky bugs.

modern mountain home exterior with a covered outdoor kitchen

Above: An outdoor kitchen in this luxury mountain house features an ice maker, a drawer refrigerator, and a grill, all while offering views of the beautiful swimming pool.

modern mountain home exterior with a pool

Above: The swimming pool features a water feature with a fire pit, a great place to hang out with friends and watch the kids play in the pool.

modern mountain home exterior with a covered patio

mountain modern home exterior with a pool

mountain modern home exterior with a pool

mountain modern home exterior with a pool

mountain modern home exterior backyard at dusk

PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Theede Photography

mountain modern home floor plan

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