Unusual, builder’s own, custom designed multi-generational house.  As discussed recently in the NY Times, the Huffington Post, CBS News, and numerous other media, living in a multi-generational house is, for many families, the economical way of the future.

Nestled in a small private community, on 1.3 (+-) pretty acres, this attractive, 7000+ sq. ft., environmentally sensitive home, includes 2 floors, each built as complete and separate living quarters, with their own air handling systems, large kitchens with gas stove, dishwasher, large pantry, breakfast bar, bedrooms, baths, living rooms, large sun rooms, large walk-in closets, screened in porches and large laundry rooms.

The two-car garage has a large apartment above it, with a full bath, over-sized storage area, and is even plumbed for a kitchen.

The lower level gym includes a circulatingEndless Pool, constructed with double insulated foam floor and concrete to maximize consistent pool water temperature control, thus saving energy.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

The well-thought out design includes:

• Eco-block Insulating Concrete Forms, consisting of a formed foam block, re-enforced steel and concrete system, providing the strength, security, and insulation to last several life times;
• 327 yards of poured concrete;
• 35,000 board feet of lumber;
• Over 50 tons of steel used in constructing the three floors of living space.  Each floor structure is made of concrete and steel, insulating each from noise;
• Separate air handled climate systems for each floor;
• The only wood structural studs used were in the roof rafters, a special non-warping 2 x 12″ TGI, normally used for floor joist, and then 5/8″ plywood, with 30 year shingles for the roof;
• Hand picked, fine grain, tongue and grooved wood, used on most interior walls and ceilings;
• All exterior exposed wood is covered with low maintenance painted aluminum, and vinyl siding on the rest of the exterior walls;
• Double-paned Hurd Windows;
• Solid-core aluminum doors for added insulation;
• Large, whole house, back up generator.

Just 20 minutes from Hendersonville, 30 from Asheville and only a few miles from Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure.

With a strong focus on energy efficiency, and by incorporating Eco-Blocks in the construction, the insulation factor of the house is close to R-50 with an average cost for heating and cooling per month averaging less than $200.

 'Apogee' As if reaching for the very stars above, Music filled the space. 'Turn it all the way up, no one can hear us!' And they did and they danced. Friends called and 17 minutes later they met them downtown for dinner.

Apogee, at a cooler 3900', is the highest altitude Asheville address. 

Totally private with 75 mile views, she sits on 14.6, low maintenance, mostly wooded acres, sharing a .25 mile boundary with the Blue Ridge Parkway. With 6420 sq. ft., there are views from every room. Numerous porches & decks invite entertaining or reflection. A few of the high-end features include: 2 master suites, ultra-luxurious ensuite bath, Crow's Nest for star gazing; 2-story, stacked-stone, wood burning fireplace, enormous kitchen, both formal and relaxed spaces, hardwood & radiant heat tiled floors, wired sound system and closets aligned to incorporate an elevator. Awe-inspiring Asheville City Lights. $1,395,000 -