For Sale $9,885,000
Perched within the private gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove near Asheville, NC, this exceptional stone estate on nearly 3 acres represents the pinnacle of mountain living. Masterfully woven into the mountainside of Ball Mountain, the residence offers a rare opportunity to own a property that harmonizes architecture with the natural landscape. The home commands magnificent southerly views of the signature Jack Nicklaus golf course and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning 13,635 total square feet (comprising 11,110 HLA and 2,525 non-HLA areas), this three-level residence offers unparalleled scale and flexibility. The floor plan includes 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, with the convenience of kitchen and laundry facilities on every level, all serviced by a private elevator. The main level features a mountain-view primary suite with a reading salon and his-and-her baths, formal dining, dual offices, and a chef’s kitchen with dual walk-in pantries. The top level offers a private guest retreat with an en suite, kitchenette, library, and dedicated workroom. The terrace level serves as an entertainer’s paradise, boasting three en suite bedrooms, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar, a private massage room, an exercise room, and an aqua therapy suite complete with sauna, soaking tub, and steam shower. The seamless flow between indoors and outdoors is defined by curated grounds featuring a gracious courtyard with an arbor, a gazebo overlooking a tranquil fish pond with cascading waterfalls, a private hot tub, a dedicated putting green, and a dramatic fire-pit terrace. From the climbing hydrangeas of the pergola to the elevated vantage points throughout, every detail of this estate is crafted for those who appreciate authenticity, quality, and the rare privilege of owning a singular mountain masterpiece. A Club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities.
Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation, Porte-cochere, Rainwater Catchment
Attic Finished, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
| List Price: | $9,885,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 4825 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop |
| MLS Number: | CAR4415790 |
| Subdivision: | The Cliffs At Walnut Cove |
| Style: | European |
| Bathrooms: | 6 |
| Lot Description: | Views, Waterfall - Artificial |
| Year Built: | 2009 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Avery's Creek/Koontz |
| Middle: | Valley Springs |
| High: | T.C. Roberson |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 09-24-2026 | Listed | $9,885,000 | $2,049 |
| 01-20-2026 | Price Decrease | $410,000-7.59% | $85 |
| 12-20-2025 | Listed | $443,690 | $92 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| William W Estes Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Invest Collegiate (Buncombe) | 4 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Glenn C Marlow Elementary | 5 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
| Mills River Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Fletcher Elementary | 7 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Francine Delany New School for Children | 7 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 994 Clovertop Lane, Arden NC | 0 mi | $9,885,000 | days | |
| 841 Blackthorne Lane, Arden NC | 0.1 mi | $3,799,999 | days | |
| 1121 Timberbluff Way, Arden NC | 0.1 mi | $3,290,000 | days | |
| 1105 Timberbluff Way, Arden NC | 0.2 mi | $2,795,000 | days | |
| 171 Walnut Valley Parkway, Arden NC | 0.2 mi | $2,595,000 | days | |
| 9 Linkside Court, Arden NC | 0.3 mi | $3,299,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
994 Clovertop Lane, Arden NC is a 4825 ft2 on a 2.830 acres lot. This is for $9,885,000. This has 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and was built in 2009.
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