The Architectural Studio, together with Barber Builders, has designed this spectacular modern-rustic mountain home in Balsam, North Carolina. This home is the epitome of luxury living at Balsam Mountain Preserve, where architecture meets nature. Gracing this mountain haven, it offers unparalleled elegance and breathtaking surroundings.
Expansive views, refined craftsmanship, and a seamless indoor–outdoor connection create a serene retreat designed for both relaxation and refined mountain living. Continue below to see more of this beautiful home tour…
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT The Architectural Studio BUILDER Barber Builders TIMBER FRAME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Harmony Timberworks
Above: Exterior front entry structure detail.
What We Love About This Home
This mountain home in North Carolina is beautifully integrated into its natural surroundings, blending modern-rustic architecture with warm, inviting interiors designed for relaxed mountain living. Thoughtful details, large windows, and a seamless indoor–outdoor connection make it an ideal retreat for both everyday comfort and entertaining. We especially love the screened-in porch, as it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors and lounge with family and friends.
Tell Us: What details do you love most about this home, and what would you change if this were your residence? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Check out a couple of other sensational home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: See this heavenly eco-friendly home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and This rustic modern mountain cabin gets a stunning update in Asheville.
Above: In the living room, the striking stone-clad fireplace is the focal point, with windows overlooking the fall color.
Above: Kitchen looking into the pantry.
Above: The dining room looking toward the living room. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a meal with those you care about most!
Above: The reading room, looking out the windows at fall color.
Above: The stairway with a view of the reading room and large windows with views of nature.
Above: Main bathroom vanity vignette.
Above: A dream shower / bath combination.
Above: A view of the main bedroom wing from above.
Above: The living room toward the entertainment center, and the screened porch, looking out the windows at the fall color. This space connects to the screened-in porch, ideal for entertaining.
Above: This screened-in porch, designed by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods, is surrounded on all sides by breathtaking views and features a fireplace design that required thoughtful planning to avoid disrupting sight lines. Keeping it low to the ground and venting it through a metal pipe instead of a massive chimney did the trick. Additionally, screens composed of special transparent material virtually disappear against the wooded North Carolina terrain.
Above: A screened porch that makes you a part of the outdoors.
Above: Exterior rear detail with patio in the foreground.
Above: Exterior rear detail with balcony and stone pillars.
Photos: Courtesy of The Architectural Studio
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