122 elk wallow trail

Stunning winner of 2025 Parade of Homes Gold Awards for Craftsmanship and Green Certification perched above the Reems Creek Valley and adjacent to its headwaters - 310 acres protected through a conservation easement with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Expansive glass and natural materials seamlessly connect this home to the surrounding forest and distant mountain views. A restrained palette of concrete & steel, charred cypress, white oak & black walnut, and consistent, minimalist details allow nature to be the focal point. Enter through the sunken patio garden into the heart of the home under a 2,000sf living roof. An open floor plan spans the inviting glass-lined living room, a gracious central dining area, and flows through a 16ft wide opening to the covered porch with panoramic mountain sunsets. The stunning sunrise-kissed kitchen inspires culinary creativity with warm wood tones & clean quartzite countertops paired with the finest Fisher & Paykel integrated appliances, the perfect pantry, and a baker's nook. The primary bedroom boasts some of the best views in the house. Enjoy an elevated en-suite bath with quarter sawn oak cabinetry, a handmade tile & frameless glass shower, and a well appointed walk-in closet. An upper level office provides a close, yet secluded workspace with astounding long range & forest views. Downstairs is centered on a sumptuous media lounge that's open to a covered patio and big beautiful views. Two bedrooms flex into one shared space with a retractable wall. The game & fitness room works for anything, including a large fourth bedroom. And there's a secure & conditioned 6x12 wine cellar. Back on main, an oversized carport lends access to a conditioned workshop/studio space that can easily connect for an expanded primary suite. Minimalism has been maximized with a conscious curation of exactly what one needs. Sustainability & efficiency abound as this home earns the record highest GreenBuilt Platinum Level Net Zero and Regenerative certifications in NC. A 15.79 kW solar system with 15 kW of battery storage keeps the power on even if grid is down. Comfort & healthy indoor air quality are certain with 2 geothermal heat pumps providing radiant floor heat, ducted cooling, and whole house ventilation & dehumidification. Ask for attached specifications, floor plans, awards & certifications. This place embodies intentional design, award winning craftsmanship and green building techniques, and an eco-conscious, luxury lifestyle. A second building lot is included with direct access to Elk Mtn and offers another home site that supports mutual privacy. Two other adjacent lots and significant additional acreage available. Inquire for details.