RARE, REFINED REMARKABLE. Your life unfolds inspired by a paradise of privacy, peace and perfection. Views of distant blue mountains are punctuated by the expansive fairways and greens of the fabled Biltmore Forest Country Club. Landscape worthy of a botanical garden envelops your life. This signature estate was designed by Richard Sharp Smith, supervising architect of the Biltmore House. Commissioned by Burnham S Colburn, who served on the Board of Edith Vanderbilt's Biltmore Company, he was a charter member of the Biltmore Forest Country Club and oversaw the nascent development of the Town of Biltmore Forest. One of the original three homes built in the Forest and sited on one of the prime lots. it was celebrated at the 100th anniversary of the Town and the Club. It is sited in the area known as the Golden Horsehoe, a reference to the horse shoe shaped area around the golf course populated by the early mansions of the Roaring 20s. This century has brought an addition designed for open modern living including a spacious kitchen open to the vaulted family room, a screened view porch with built in grill, hardscape and landscape featuring a pool and spa,a pool recreation room with a kitchen and second billiards room or exercise room, croquet and bocci lawns, new computer controlled electric, plumbing, HVAC, slate roof on the main house, thermopane windows, remodeled baths, a theater room, a 100kw generator, lwells for landscape and an attached garage. Blending the finest in modern living with the patina of history, this estate is for the discriminating buyer who demands a location and livability second ot none. The Town of Biltmore Forest is located less than ten minutes from vibrant downtown Asheville and less than twenty minutes from the regional airport, Surrounded by fine dining and shopping it is bordered by the Blue Ridge Parkway and hosts a part of the Mountain to Sea Trail. It has its own police force, a private Country Club and pre k to 12th grade day school and medical offices. Carved from the Biltmore Estate in 1922 the Town offers many opportunities to its residents for recreation and socialization.Its peaceful serpentine roads lead past streams to parks and a bass pond. It is a haven for walkers and bikers. Enjoy the finest of mountain living.
A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Reimagined in Biltmore Forest - Prepare to be captivated by this rare architectural jewel nestled in historic Biltmore Forest, one of Asheville’s most premier and sought-after neighborhoods. Originally designed in 1964 by renowned Asheville architect Bert King, known for his bold modernist vision, this iconic mid-century modern residence has been spectacularly transformed through a no-expense-spared, top-to-bottom renovation. Completely rebuilt from the inside out with significant structural enhancements, a new metal roof, and all-new high-efficiency systems, the home honors the purity and intention of King’s original design while introducing peak contemporary sophistication. Collaborative Design-This reimagined estate is a masterclass in architectural execution, shaped by the collective vision of three distinct architects—including the current owner. Their meticulous collaboration ensures that every modern luxury coexists seamlessly with the home's historic mid-century soul. Spanning an impressive 4,924 square feet of total primary heated living area, this expansive layout comfortably accommodates 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms (featuring a versatile fourth bedroom option on the lower level). The home flows effortlessly across a highly functional 1-story footprint with a fully finished walk-out basement. Luxury Interior Highlights - Sun-Drenched Living Spaces: Flooded with natural light through expansive walls of glass and skylights, the home boasts clean lines, soaring open floor plans, and striking original stone features. - Chef’s Dream Kitchen: Serving as the home’s centerpiece, the stunning kitchen is equipped with bespoke cabinetry, live-edge walnut breakfast counter, premium stainless appliances (including a gas cooktop and electric oven), and refined material selections. Sophisticated Finishes: Gorgeous slate, tile, and hardwood flooring run throughout. Wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter in the great room, integrated surround sound system. - Primary Suite: Features an elegant layout with a spacious spa-like en-suite bath. Exterior - Set upon a generous 1.42-acre private, wooded homesite with rolling slopes, the property offers a serene and quiet mountain sanctuary. The exterior features timeless stone coverage, a welcoming front portico, and multiple balconies and patios designed for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. To provide the ultimate blank canvas, the landscaping has been recently revised and simplified. This thoughtful edit allows the next owners the rare opportunity to inject their own creativity, custom gardens, or curated outdoor features into this prestigious estate. Unbeatable Location - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Biltmore Forest's dedicated community security service, all while being within striking distance of the very best that Asheville has to offer—from world-class dining and vibrant arts districts to the historic Biltmore Estate and outdoor mountain adventures. Turnkey, move-in ready, and never occupied since its spectacular reconstruction, this historic-yet-modern estate is a once-in-a-generation offering for the discerning architecture lover.
Some houses have an address. This one has a name: Somerset—Old English for a land of summer. Charles Parker, who gave Asheville the Grove Arcade, designed this house in 1925. It rose two years after the town itself, among the founding estates whose Tudor lines still set the town's character. A century on, it stands as it was meant to. Stucco and stone walls, an arched stone entry, the original slate roof still overhead, the carriage doors still hung. Inside are five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths across some 6,700 square feet—built for the cold months as much as the warm. A wood fire in the living room. A great room that opens to the garden. A wine cellar below. The main suite keeps its own fire and a balcony over the front garden. Outside, the name comes true: stone terraces step down to a heated pool and a gazebo, on 1.65 level acres of mature grounds. Biltmore Forest is a town of its own—under three square miles, set between the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, ten minutes north. Chartered in 1923 and laid out on the same natural principles as the Estate, it has changed little since: its own police, the Donald Ross course at Biltmore Forest Country Club, winding streets under a kept canopy, two parks, and Historic Biltmore Village close at hand. Houses of this age and order seldom reach the market here, and almost never on ground so flat and so private. Somerset is one. Some houses you must stand inside to know.
436 Vanderbilt: For the One Who Comes Next. Discover an exceptional property, a true masterpiece of Asheville history, steeped in legacy and refined elegance. Woven into the visionary planning of the 1923 Biltmore Forest community, 436 Vanderbilt Road carries the unmistakable prestige of its Vanderbilt lineage. This estate is the architectural heartbeat of that vision. It wasn't just built near the estate; it was carved from it. Passing from the George Cecil family, George Vanderbilt’s grandson, to the Bell family, the property now awaits the next visionary family to call this 9-acre sanctuary home. For the first time in nearly 50 years, one of the most significant private landholdings in the Town of Biltmore Forest is emerging. Experience the epitome of sophistication in this one-of-a-kind estate, where timeless grandeur and architectural mastery unite. Built 1924-1927, this Charles Parker Tudor masterpiece was constructed by the very same craftsmen who worked on the Biltmore House. Spanning over 8,700 square feet of limestone, granite, and slate, the estate offers an ultra-private island of seclusion within this prestigious, highly coveted community, located just nine minutes from the Biltmore Estate entrance and fifteen minutes from Downtown Asheville. The gracious eight-bedroom, six-full-bath, and two-half-bath main residence reveals itself through impressively scaled rooms showcasing bespoke architectural details and original materials. From custom millwork to antique mantels and leaded glass windows, the home resonates with old-world character. Grand entertaining spaces unfold across the main level, where formal living and dining rooms balance intimacy with grandeur alongside a spacious kitchen designed with a granite island. The formal entry foyer opens into a conservatory that evokes an era of timeless elegance. The upper-level primary suite is a private sanctuary complete with a large dressing room, dedicated office, and a cozy fireplace. Five additional bedrooms and three full baths complete this level, providing abundant accommodations for family and guests. The top floor offers an additional two bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile recreation room for play, retreat, or creative pursuits. Beyond the main residence, the estate extends its charm and functionality with structures that provide total flexibility for guests, staff, or a private office. A storybook guest cottage offers a complete living area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dedicated storage. Further flexibility is found above the detached garage, which houses an independent apartment complete with a full bathroom, bedroom/living area, and its own kitchen. Outdoors, the landscape offers an immersive natural buffer ensuring a profound sense of seclusion. A winding drive meanders through manicured gardens and mature trees, culminating in ultimate serenity. A sparkling pool and pool house, including dressing rooms and restroom facilities, invite summer gatherings. Expansive acreage stretches in every direction, nestled against dense forest and rolling hills, moments away from the fairways of the Biltmore Forest Country Club. The former equestrian facilities offer a blank canvas, perfectly suited for conversion into a premier Pickleball sports complex, an expansive collector car garage, or an array of bespoke amenities.
Andrea Conner, License #298336, Xome Inc., License #C24582, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Biltmore Forest is located in North Carolina. Biltmore Forest, North Carolina has a population of 1,670. Biltmore Forest is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 32.91% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.17%.
The median household income in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina is $173,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,699 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Biltmore Forest is 49.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.2 inches per year, with 9.6 inches of snow per year.
