A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, artisan-built home where sustainable living meets natural beauty. Tucked into the landscape of the Riverwind subdivision, this 2,594 sq ft two-story residence is a showcase of traditional timber frame joinery and thoughtful craftsmanship. Remarkably, nearly every piece of wood in the home was harvested directly from the land it stands on.
The natural poplar bark siding, exposed timber frame structure, hardwood floors, and custom-built closets were all milled from trees felled on the property itself, a level of intentionality rarely seen in residential construction. The result is a home that is genuinely of its place, with a warmth and authenticity no showroom material could replicate.
Inside, the open-concept main level is bathed in natural light through walls of oversized wood-framed casement windows, with polished concrete floors, a chef’s kitchen with generous counter space, and a wood stove that anchors the living area. The soaring exposed beam ceilings and hand-fitted joinery tell the story of the land in every room, creating an interior that feels both earthy and refined.
The upper level offers multiple bedrooms, generous closet space, and treehouse-like views into the surrounding canopy. Outside, the 2.26-acre property features lush perennial gardens, mature plantings, a flagstone patio, and open pasture. The grounds offer ample room for additional structures, the next owner exceptional flexibility to expand and personalize the property.
This home was built with genuine intention toward sustainable living. A passive solar Trombe wall works quietly alongside the rooftop solar panels to regulate interior temperatures naturally, minimizing heating demands and keeping energy bills impressively low year-round. This property offers clean air, good bones, and a home that is truly rooted in the land it was built from. Please no drive bys.
Trails in Riverwind for direct access to Blue Ridge Parkway/Bent Creek, ask agent for more info.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Other - See Remarks
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Other - See Remarks
- Fence:
- Partial, Back Yard
- Fireplace:
- Living Room
- Parking:
- Driveway
- Architectural Style:
- Post and Beam
- Flooring:
- Concrete, Cork
- Interior Features:
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Utility Room
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Window Features:
- Skylight(s)
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Gas Cooktop, Solar Hot Water
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Buncombe
- City:
- Arden
- Street:
- Riverwind
- Zipcode:
- 28704
- Street:
- Merriwood
- Street Number:
- 24
- Street Suffix:
- Trail
- Longitude:
- W83° 24' 23''
- Latitude:
- N35° 29' 19.7''
- Directions:
- From 191, either direction, turn into Riverwind on Parkway Crescent, continue until left on Merriwood Trail
- Zoning:
- R-LD
- Elementary School:
- Avery's Creek/Koontz
- High School:
- T.C. Roberson
- Middle School:
- Valley Springs
- Office Name:
- Appalachian Realty Associates
- Agent Name:
- Mahalia Kennedy
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Wood, Other - See Remarks
- Foundation Details:
- Slab
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Other - See Remarks, Pasture, Crops, Orchard(s)
- Previous Price:
- 1395000
- Video Url:
- https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/66d67693-630e-47c6-a9d5-ee11ee19a4eb?initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard
- Virtual Tour:
- https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/66d67693-630e-47c6-a9d5-ee11ee19a4eb?initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard
- Water Source:
- Well
- Association Fee:
- 600
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 548508636
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM10650
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-26T15:01:07Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-06-26T15:41:36Z
Residential For Sale
24 Merriwood Trail, Arden, North Carolina 28704
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4396503
- Price :
- $1,295,000
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 2,594 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2007
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
















































