Situated on one of the most desirable parcels in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this stately home offers stunning long-range mountain views and mesmerizing sunrises. A bespoke quality build by Jeremy Aikens Construction of Cashiers, NC, you will fall in love with the soaring ceilings over 20-feet high, lush wood finishes, traditional brass and glass touches, stacked stone fireplaces inside and out, inviting wine room, and endless storage for all your collections. The luxurious main level primary has a wood burning fireplace, two fabulous primary closets, and spa-like bath with a built-in bubble tub with heated sides. You’ll also enjoy having a home elevator, an expansive kitchen ideal for entertaining and catering, a private library, and two terrace level bedroom suites. The quiet cul-de-sac location and level driveway make it an easily accessible and peaceful retreat. For those longing for quintessential American classic design and style, this house delivers.
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$3,995,000
85 Smokey Ridge Trl, Arden, NC 28704
3beds
5,473sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
0.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$730/sqft
$276/mo HOA
What's special
Home elevatorStunning long-range mountain viewsWood burning fireplaceLush wood finishesExpansive kitchenSpa-like bathLuxurious main level primary
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Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 08:05am
Listing Provided by:
Josh Smith josh@walnutcoverealty.com,
Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4180343

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,473
- Total interior livable area: 5,473 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,473
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Spa features: Community
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 962424918100000
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial, Stucco, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Pond, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
- Subdivision: The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,315 annually
- HOA name: Walnut Cove POA
Location
- Region: Arden
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $730/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,669,700
- Annual tax amount: $10,279
- Date on market: 9/6/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Chandelier in stairway does not convey
- Road surface type: Brick, Paved
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