24 Merriwood Trail, private 2.26ac estate
Welcome home
located on private 2.26ac estate
side yard features abundant blueberries and mature landscaping
mature landscaping
level rear yard ready for fun
side of home with flagstone patio
bright living room
warm up next to the wood stove
living room overlooks organic gardens
chef's kitchen
chef's kitchen
chef's kitchen
bright open floor plan
bright open floor plan
chef's kitchen
cosy up in the den
main level bedroom
main level bedroom
open staircase to upper level
main level bath
main level bath
upstairs bedroom
upstairs bedroom
upstairs bedroom
upstairs bedroom
upstairs bath
light filled primary
light filled primary
primary closet
primary bath
primary bath
upstairs loft office
loft office
bonus room over garage
bonus room over garage
mature landscaping
organic gardens
flagstone patio
wisteria and weeping red bud
weeping red bud
mature landscaping
mature landscaping
welcome home
welcome home (active bird nest in the hat on the coat rack!)
large level backyard
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$1,395,000

Arden, NC 28704
Listed by Mahalia Kennedy · Appalachian Realty Associates
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,594 sqft
Year built
2007

About this home

A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, artisan-built home where sustainable living meets natural beauty. Tucked into the landscape of the Riverwind subdivision, this 2,594 sq ft two-story residence is a showcase of traditional timber frame joinery and thoughtful craftsmanship. Remarkably, nearly every piece of wood in the home was harvested directly from the land it stands on. The natural poplar bark siding, exposed timber frame structure, hardwood floors, and custom-built closets were all milled from trees felled on the property itself, a level of intentionality rarely seen in residential construction. The result is a home that is genuinely of its place, with a warmth and authenticity no showroom material could replicate. Inside, the open-concept main level is bathed in natural light through walls of oversized wood-framed casement windows, with polished concrete floors, a chef's kitchen with generous counter space, and a wood stove that anchors the living area. The soaring exposed beam ceilings and hand-fitted joinery tell the story of the land in every room, creating an interior that feels both earthy and refined. The upper level offers multiple bedrooms, generous closet space, and treehouse-like views into the surrounding canopy. Outside, the 2.26-acre property features lush perennial gardens, mature plantings, a flagstone patio, and open pasture. The grounds offer ample room for additional structures, the next owner exceptional flexibility to expand and personalize the property. This home was built with genuine intention toward sustainable living. A passive solar Trombe wall works quietly alongside the rooftop solar panels to regulate interior temperatures naturally, minimizing heating demands and keeping energy bills impressively low year-round. This property offers clean air, good bones, and a home that is truly rooted in the land it was built from. Please no drive bys.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4396503
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Riverwind
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
N/A
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
Avery's Creek Elementary
1.12 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
3.05 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
6.03 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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$279,000 down
$1,116,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,238
Property tax (est.)$1,163
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 6, 2026.

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