51 Summit Road
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Understated front entrance
Gorgeous 8 ft doors
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Wide open spaces
Windows bring the outside inside
Wood from an old tobacco factory
Dining area
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The perfect size kitchen
Screened in porch with heaters
View, views, views
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Attention to every detail
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2nd floor laundry
Primary deck
Primary bedroom
Large soaking tub
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Desigend closets
2nd bedroom
3rd bedroom/used as office
2nd bath on 2nd level
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Work out room
A place and plumbing/electric for hot tub/sauna
Lower level walk out
Lower level living area and kitchen
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4th bedroom
Full bath on lower level
View of 3 story garage
Spotless
Large multi-purpose room above the garage
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Kitchenette over the garage
Workshop on lower level of garage
An offie with large garage door and deck
Summit Retreat
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3 floors of luxury living
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$2,200,000

Swannanoa, NC 28778
Listed by Joellen Maurer · Real Broker, LLC
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.1
Living area
3,492 sqft
Year built
2021

About this home

Mountain luxury at its finest, where timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and thoughtful design come together in every detail. Seamless indoor-outdoor living creates an extraordinary setting for both everyday life and effortless entertaining. High ceilings, expansive windows, 10-foot doors, and shiplap accents enhance the home's warm yet refined mountain aesthetic, while a wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living space with comfort and charm. The screened porch serves as an extension of the home, featuring a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter, creating the perfect gathering space throughout the seasons. A remarkable aspect of this property is the intentional use of materials sourced directly from the land itself. Hickory harvested from the property was milled and crafted into the covered porch flooring, locust from the property was used for the decking, and a stunning black walnut kitchen island serves as a centerpiece for the home. Throughout the main living areas, solid oak tongue-and-groove flooring provides warmth, durability, and timeless appeal. While not milled from the property, it adds beautiful old world character to the home. A true architectural showpiece, the staircase was crafted from reclaimed wood salvaged from the historic Lucky Strike Tobacco Factory, adding both interest and a sense of history to the home. The main residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, complemented by a private lower-level apartment featuring its own entrance, full kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bath—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or extended stays. Additional flexible space includes a workout room and an unfinished covered outdoor area already plumbed for a future hot tub and sauna. The detached multi-level garage building offers incredible versatility. The lower level features a workshop with an oversized garage-style door, while the main level provides garage space and a large office complete with a deck and pull-up door. The upper level has its own private entrance and is currently utilized as a successful Airbnb-style suite, offering gathering space, sleeping quarters, and a kitchenette. Outside, a large fire-pit overlooks the wooded property, where selective clearing has created multiple vantage points showcasing spectacular year-round mountain views. A rare blend of luxury, craftsmanship, flexibility, and mountain lifestyle, this exceptional property offers a level of detail and quality seldom found in today's market.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4367888
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Granite Ridge
Status
Active
Days on market
52
On market date
April 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Black Mountain Elementary
2.87 mi away · Grades 4-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
146
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Owen Middle
1.4 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
457
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
11.5 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

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$440,000 down
$1,760,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,415
Property tax (est.)$1,833
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 1, 2026.

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