Price Reduction - Views - Golf Course - Primary on Main - Eco Friendly
Address
4900 Preserve Road, Sylva, NC
Price
$ 3,995,000
Property Attributes
- ID#4393548
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyJACKSON
- CitySylva
- AreaJackson County
- NeighborhoodBalsam Mountain Preserve
- Zip28779
- StylePost and Beam
- Year Built2008
- Price$ 3,995,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage6625
- Lot Size2.04 Acres
Data Source:
Canopy MLS
Property Description
Enter into a home unlike any other in Western North Carolina, where reclaimed history and forward-thinking design come together on a private two-acre homestead at 4,320 feet. Wrapped on every side by conservation land, with western views that stretch toward the horizon and shift with the light all day long, this is a home that feels less built than discovered, as if from the mountain itself. At the heart of the home is its reclaimed sinker cypress, found throughout the structural timbers and beyond. Recovered from river bottoms by the legendary "swamp men," whose work has been featured on the History Channel, this cypress spent more than a century submerged in water before being rediscovered. That century underwater transformed the wood, giving it a density, color, durability and richness that simply cannot be replicated and a story that few homes can tell. Douglas fir, heart pine and cypress carry that craftsmanship to the siding, soffits, fascia, trim, doors, floors and porches, while reclaimed white oak cabinetry and high-end Marvin window sash frames continue it inside. Locally sourced mica, feldspar and quartz form the rock walls, sidewalks and exterior stone features that root the home firmly in its mountain setting. This is also one of the most thoughtfully engineered homes you will find anywhere in the region. LEED Gold Certified and Energy Star Qualified, it runs on a sophisticated geothermal and solar thermal system providing radiant floor heat and domestic hot water, supported by a south-facing solar PV and hot water collector grid with an inverter. An ERV fresh air system keeps indoor air exceptionally clean, rainwater harvesting sustains the landscaping and an EcoShake roof of recycled wood shake shingles reinforced with vinyl and cellulose fiber tops it all off. Should the grid ever go down, a whole-home Generac generator, bedroom LP heatilators, a floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace, a pellet stove and a manual wellhead pump ensure the home keeps running without interruption. Four ensuite bedrooms, a private office, an exercise room, a cedar sauna, a wine cellar, an elevator and a dog shower round out a layout built for comfort and everyday life, while thoughtful accessibility features, including an ingress and egress ramp, elevator access to all floors and a curbless shower, make this home as livable as it is beautiful. Upstairs, the guest suites open onto Juliet balconies, framing the views from the moment you wake. Go outside and the experience continues. A screened porch with a built-in grill, a screened deck, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace and a stone and brick paver veranda overlook a rare flat, fenced backyard and a sprawling terrace level made for gathering. A fully functional professional greenhouse rounds out the grounds, ready for whatever you choose to grow. Above the garage, a newly renovated ensuite guest suite offers a private retreat for visitors, while the terrace level features a beautifully appointed second kitchen, newly completed by Clark and Leatherwood, opening the door to true multigenerational living. All of this sits within Balsam Mountain Preserve, one of Western North Carolina's most acclaimed mountain communities. Thousands of acres of protected forestland, miles of hiking trails, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, an equestrian center, a wellness center and a clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views await just beyond your door, alongside a vibrant calendar of community life built around conservation and connection. This is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully understood and once you do, it is impossible to forget.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified Elementary School | Unspecified Middle School | Unspecified High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed $4,395,000 |
| 8/31/2026 | 10$3,995,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 6206 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Installed |
| Heating | Active Solar,Central,Geothermal,Propane,Radiant Floor,Zoned |
| Cooling | Central Air,Geothermal,Humidity Control,Zoned |
| Utilities | Propane,Solar,Underground Power Lines,Underground Utilities,Other - See Remarks |
| Roof | Metal,Wood Rafters,Wood Trusses,Other - See Remarks |
| Appliances | Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,Freezer,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Solar Hot Water |
| HOA Fee | 1995 |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Balcony,Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Rear Porch,Screened,Side Porch |
| Architectural Style | Post and Beam |
| Construction Materials | Metal,Stone,Wood,Other - See Remarks |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| View | Long Range,Mountain(s),Year Round |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Parcel Number | 7672-91-2323 |
| Elevation | 4000 |
| Community Features | Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Game Court,Gated,Golf,Helipad,Outdoor Pool,Picnic Area,Pond,Putting Green,Recreation Area,Tennis Court(s),Walking Trails |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Quarterly |
| County | Jackson |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Balsam Mountain Preserve |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Other Structures | Greenhouse |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Directions | Meet agent at Balsam Mountain Preserve sales office located directly off Preserve Rd before gate on the left. Follow agent to home from that location. The community has two gates. Make sure to come t |
| High School | Unspecified |
| City | Sylva |
| Association Name | Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Elementary School | Unspecified |
| Middle/Junior High School | Unspecified |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/dC3EBn2Ai0g |
| Builder Name | Clark & Leatherwood |
| Standard Status | Active |
| CAR_HOASubjectTo | Required |
| Construction Type | Site Built |
| Restrictions | Architectural Review,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Signage,Square Feet |
| Tax Assessed Value | 4263339 |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/dC3EBn2Ai0g |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Central Vacuum,Elevator,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Sauna,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Pantry,Wet Bar |
|---|---|
| Basement | Daylight,Finished |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Great Room,Living Room,Pellet Stove,Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Window Features | Insulated Window(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3977 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | Mud Room,Inside,Laundry Room,Lower Level,Main Level,Multiple Locations |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 2229 |
| Total Baths | 7 |
| SqFt Main | 2524 |
| SqFt Garage | 1628 |
| SqFt Upper | 1453 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Elevator,Outdoor Shower,Rainwater Catchment,Sauna,Other - See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Back Yard,Fenced |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Garage Faces Side,Keypad Entry |
| Lot Features | Green Area,Level,Private,Rolling Slope,Wooded,Views,Other - See Remarks |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 2.04 |
| Foundation Details | Basement |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt,Gravel,Paved,Other |
| Other Parking | 2 car garage on main. 1 car garage with workspace in basement. large driveway |
| Door Features | Insulated Door(s),Pocket Doors,Sliding Doors |
| Other Equipment | Generator |
| Road Responsibility | Private Maintained Road,Road Maintenance Agreement |
| Horse Amenities | Arena,Barn,Boarding Facilities,Equestrian Facilities,Hay Storage,Horses Allowed,Paddocks,Pasture,Riding Trail,Tack Room,Trailer Storage,Wash Rack |
| Main Level Garage YN | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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