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$1,695,000

Arden, NC 28704
Listed by Josh Smith · Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,863 sqft
Year built
2008

About this home

Situated within the gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this refined townhouse at 26 Village Oak Drive features an expansive 3,863 square feet of impeccably designed interior living space distributed across three beautifully finished levels. A private residential elevator connects all three floors, opening onto a main level designed for smooth transitions between daily living and upscale entertaining. The central living room features a coffered ceiling with custom inset panels and a folding glass wall system that slides open to an elevated, screened balcony. This space flows directly into a kitchen equipped with a functional centerpiece island and breakfast bar, which sits adjacent to a dramatic formal dining room defined by a double-height vaulted ceiling, heavy accent molding, and a prominent floor-to-ceiling fireplace. A main-level guest bedroom suite, an attached garage, and a full bathroom complete this floor's highly accessible layout. The upper level serves as a private primary sanctuary, hosting an expansive bedroom with its own viewing balcony and bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. This upper floor also includes a large walk-in wardrobe and laundry area, alongside a flexible bonus room perfect for an executive office or media den. Below, the walk-out lower level is configured for leisure or guest privacy, centered around a spacious family room with a fully equipped wet bar and premium cabinetry. French doors open from the family room to a beautifully paved courtyard patio that captures sweeping views of the surrounding lush greenery and rolling mountain ridges, creating an idyllic backdrop for outdoor relaxation. This level also accommodates an additional private bedroom, a versatile den, a full bathroom, a separate laundry/utility room, and two storage closets. Combining upscale architectural design, multi-generational flexibility, and lock-and-leave convenience, this townhouse represents the pinnacle of premium mountain living. With a Membership at The Cliffs, residents of Walnut Cove enjoy access to a world-class lifestyle centered around an 18,000-square-foot wellness center featuring indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a luxury spa. The community's crown jewel is the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, which is complemented by an award-winning clubhouse and "The Tavern," a social hub for fine dining and member events. Bordering the Pisgah National Forest and located just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove offers a rare combination of high-altitude privacy and convenient access to premier cultural and recreational amenities. This magnificent property represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury mountain living.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4356625
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Status
Active
Days on market
83
On market date
March 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Avery's Creek Elementary
1.61 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
559
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Koontz Intermediate
3.77 mi away · Grades 5-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
649
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
7.83 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Arden's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Arden, from live MLS data.

On the market 83 days -- 84 fewer days than Arden's current average of 167 days.
For reference, the median list price across 187 active listings in Arden right now is $699,500.

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$339,000 down
$1,356,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,795
Property tax (est.)$1,413
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 3, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.