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 Jack Nicklaus Signature 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 and closets, 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, dedicated workroom, and large walk-in closets. 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 main level 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 is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven Cliffs communities.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Cooling System:
- Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace:
- Great Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Recreation Room, See Through
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Patio, Covered, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Parking:
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop
- Architectural Style:
- European
- Exterior Features:
- Fire Pit, In-Ground Irrigation, Porte-cochere, Gas Grill, Rainwater Catchment, Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa
- Flooring:
- Wood, Carpet, Tile, Parquet
- Interior Features:
- Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Sauna, Attic Finished, Storage
- Laundry Features:
- Main Level, Upper Level, Multiple Locations, In Basement
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Underground Utilities
- Window Features:
- Window Treatments
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Trash Compactor, Convection Oven, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Convection Microwave
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Buncombe
- City:
- Arden
- Street:
- The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
- Zipcode:
- 28704
- Street:
- Clovertop
- Street Number:
- 994
- Street Suffix:
- Lane
- Longitude:
- W83° 24' 14.5''
- Latitude:
- N35° 27' 56.3''
- Directions:
- To drive from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to 994 Clovertop Lane via I-26, exit the airport onto NC-280 West / Airport Road and merge onto I-26 West / US-74 West toward Asheville. Take Exit 37, turn left onto Long Shoals Road, and continue for nearly two miles before turning right onto NC-191 North / Brevard Road. Take an immediate left onto Arcadia Farms Road to enter The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, where you must check in at the staffed guard house at 3 Cliffs Ridge Parkway for community access. Once cleared, proceed straight on Cliffs Ridge Parkway, turn right onto Walnut Valley Parkway, and then make a right onto Clovertop Lane, following it up the hill toward the end of the road.
- Elementary School:
- Avery's Creek/Koontz
- High School:
- T.C. Roberson
- Middle School:
- Valley Springs
- Office Name:
- Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
- Agent Name:
- Matt Payne
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- Gated, Golf, Pond, Clubhouse, Walking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Putting Green, Dog Park, Hot Tub, Indoor Pool, Concierge
- Construction Materials:
- Stone, Hard Stucco
- Foundation Details:
- Basement, Slab
- Garage:
- 3
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Views, Waterfall - Artificial
- Video Url:
- https://youtu.be/uYkTeD05NYs
- Virtual Tour:
- https://youtu.be/uYkTeD05NYs
- Water Source:
- City
- Association Fee:
- 3515
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 80391
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM100524
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-06T17:20:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-09-09T15:59:09Z
Residential For Sale
994 Clovertop Lane, Arden, North Carolina 28704
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4415790
- Price :
- $9,885,000
- View :
- Golf Course,Long Range,Mountain(s),Year Round
- Bedrooms :
- 5
- Bathrooms :
- 6
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 11,110 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2009
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 5
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Composition
















































