17 Amherst RD Biltmore Forest, NC 28803
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,650 sqft
Price per Sqft $876
Subdivision Biltmore Forest
MLS Listing ID 4424606
Style Arts and Crafts
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,598
Year Built 1968
Lot Size 1.500 Acres
Acres 1.5
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Originally built in 1968 and thoughtfully expanded and remodeled by Griffin Architects, the 5,650-square-foot home possesses the soul of a classic residence while offering the ease and versatility of a home designed for contemporary life. Its exceptional Arts & Crafts character is expressed throughout in exquisite custom Cherry and Maple millwork.
Inside, the experience begins with a gracious entry foyer and continues into light-filled living and dining rooms oriented toward the beauty beyond the windows. The chef's kitchen, welcoming family room, and elegant wet bar create an effortless setting for everything from quiet mornings to lively evenings with friends. A generous study/den with a full bath provides a private retreat and additional flexibility.
At the heart of the main level is a primary suite designed as a sanctuary. Golf-course views bring a sense of calm, while a private sitting and office area creates space to read, work, or retreat. Two walk-in closets provide generous storage, and the spa bath features a wet room, oversized shower, and soaking tub. Step onto the private golf-view porch and the pace of the day slows. A spiral staircase leads from the suite to the lower level, creating a distinctive connection between floors.
The lower level offers a second spacious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a gym or multipurpose room, and a landing sitting area. Abundant storage adds practical ease to accommodate everyday life and guests.
Outside, flagstone terraces unfold naturally, creating inviting spaces for dining, entertaining, and enjoying the changing seasons. A fire pit provides a gathering place beneath the trees. Nearby, a tranquil pond and cascading waterfall add the gentle sound of moving water. Mature plantings provide privacy and permanence. Three level green terraces create versatile spaces for bocce ball, croquet, or informal gatherings. Landscape lighting brings the gardens to life after sunset. A graceful curved driveway winds through the landscape into this private forest enclave, complete with additional parking and a deep two-car garage.
What distinguishes 17 Amherst Road cannot be captured entirely in numbers or amenities. It is the feeling of arriving home through a private landscape, the warmth of handcrafted wood beneath your hand, and the morning light across the living spaces. It is the view of the fairway beyond the garden, the sound of water moving through the pond, an evening around the fire, and a quiet moment on the porch as the day comes to an end.
Set within historic Biltmore Forest and directly along the golf course, 17 Amherst Road is a rare expression of privacy, craftsmanship, and gracious living. It is a home with history that avoids feeling dated, thoughtfully designed for entertaining while remaining equally beautiful in its quiet moments. Surrounded by nature yet wonderfully connected to its neighborhood, it is a home meant to be lived in fully and remembered fondly for years to come.
Location
State NC
County Buncombe
Zoning R-1
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Living Room
Main Level Kitchen
Main Level Dining Room
Main Level Family Room
Main Level Office
Main Level Primary Bedroom
Basement Level Bedroom(s)
Basement Level Bedroom(s)
Basement Level Bedroom(s)
Basement Level Flex Space
Interior
Heating Hot Water, Radiant Floor, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Other
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Golf Course
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Street Surface Concrete,Paved
Porch Covered, Patio, Terrace
Garage true
Building
Lot Description On Golf Course, Private, Rolling Slope, Views, Other - See Remarks
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Basement, Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water City
Architectural Style Arts and Crafts
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Fiber Cement,Stone,Wood
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Estes/Koontz
Middle Schools Valley Springs
High Schools T.C. Roberson
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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