Listing by: Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, matt@walnutcoverealty.com
5 Beds
6 Baths
11,110SqFt
Active
Perched within the private gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove near Asheville, NC, this exceptional stone estate on nearly 3 acres represents the pinnacle of mountain living. Masterfully woven into the mountainside of Ball Mountain, the residence offers a rare opportunity to own a property that harmonizes architecture with the natural landscape. The home commands magnificent southerly views of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning 13,635 total square feet (comprising 11,110 HLA and 2,525 non-HLA areas), this three-level residence offers unparalleled scale and flexibility. The floor plan includes 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, with the convenience of kitchen and laundry facilities on every level, all serviced by a private elevator. The main level features a mountain-view primary suite with a reading salon and his-and-her baths and closets, formal dining, dual offices, and a chef’s kitchen with dual walk-in pantries. The top level offers a private guest retreat with an en suite, kitchenette, library, dedicated workroom, and large walk-in closets. The terrace level serves as an entertainer’s paradise, boasting three en suite bedrooms, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar, a private massage room, an exercise room, and an aqua therapy suite complete with sauna, soaking tub, and steam shower. The seamless flow between indoors and outdoors is defined by curated grounds featuring a main level gracious courtyard with an arbor, a gazebo overlooking a tranquil fish pond with cascading waterfalls, a private hot tub, a dedicated putting green, and a dramatic fire-pit terrace. From the climbing hydrangeas of the pergola to the elevated vantage points throughout, every detail of this estate is crafted for those who appreciate authenticity, quality, and the rare privilege of owning a singular mountain masterpiece. A Club membership is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven Cliffs communities.
Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,885,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 5 | |
| Full Baths | 5 | |
| Half Baths | 1 | |
| Total Baths | 6 | |
| Property Style | European | |
| Lot Size Area | 2.83 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Acres | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| Features | Attic Finished, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar | |
| Exterior Features | Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation, Porte-cochere, Rainwater Catchment | |
| Year Built | 2009 | |
| Subdivision | The Cliffs At Walnut Cove | |
| View | Golf Course, Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round | |
| Roof | Composition | |
| Heating | Heat Pump | |
| Foundation | Basement, Slab | |
| Lot Description | Views, Waterfall - Artificial | |
| Laundry Features | In Basement, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Upper Level | |
| Parking Description | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop | |
| Garage spaces | 3 | |
| Association Name | Walnut Cove POA | |
| Association Fee | 3515 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | To drive from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to 994 Clovertop Lane via I-26, exit the airport onto NC-280 West / Airport Road and merge onto I-26 West / US-74 West toward Asheville. Take Exit 37, turn left onto Long Shoals Road, and continue for nearly two miles before turning right onto NC-191 North / Brevard Road. Take an immediate left onto Arcadia Farms Road to enter The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, where you must check in at the staffed guard house at 3 Cliffs Ridge Parkway for community access. Once cleared, proceed straight on Cliffs Ridge Parkway, turn right onto Walnut Valley Parkway, and then make a right onto Clovertop Lane, following it up the hill toward the end of the road. | |
| County | Buncombe | |
| Latitude | 35.465635 | |
| Longitude | -82.595975 | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 994 Clovertop Lane, Arden, NC 28704 | |
| Postal Code | 28704 | |
| City | Arden | |
| State | NC | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks | |
| Listing Office Phone | 828-684-5151 | |
| Listing Agent | Matt Payne | |
| Listing Agent Phone | 231-330-2163 | |
| Attribution Contact | matt@walnutcoverealty.com | |
| Compensation Disclaimer | The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. | |
| Special listing conditions | None | |
| Terms | Cash, Conventional | |
| Virtual Tour URL | https://youtu.be/uYkTeD05NYs | |
School Information | ||
| Elementary School | Avery's Creek/Koontz | |
| Middle School | Valley Springs | |
| High School | T.C. Roberson | |
MLS Information | ||
| Days on market | 12 | |
| MLS Status | Active | |
| Listing Date | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 9624-93-5708-00000 | |
| MLS # | CAR4415790 | |
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