797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound.
You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville’s amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville’s shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools.
Home features 3 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Unique Slate & Hardwood Floors throughout.
Spacious Great Room features amazing Wood burning fireplace, Quarts Stone fascia & hearth, room opens to additional sitting area, dining & expansive new rear decking.
Ample Kitchen is highlighted with stylish travertine tile & breakfast nook.
Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, Den area and an office (currently used as a bedroom).
Don’t forget the In ground Pool! 36’ x 18’ Wow! Quite stunning. Many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy the serenity and privacy. Garage is 25.5’ Deep x 30.3 Wide. Perfect for additional storage or workshop space. Home has been utilized as a (STR) short term rental very successfully from 2014 to 2024. Home can also be sold as a turn key operation fully furnished.
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump, Oil, Other - See Remarks
- Cooling System:
- Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning
- Patio:
- Balcony, Deck
- Parking:
- Driveway, Attached Garage
- Architectural Style:
- Contemporary, Cabin
- Exterior Features:
- Outdoor Shower, Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa
- Flooring:
- Wood, Stone
- Interior Features:
- Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Laundry Features:
- In Bathroom
- Pool Private Yn:
- 1
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Wall Oven, Washer
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Buncombe
- City:
- Asheville
- Street:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 28803
- Street:
- Merrills Cove
- Street Number:
- 797
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Longitude:
- W83° 31' 35.3''
- Latitude:
- N35° 31' 21.6''
- Directions:
- I240 E to 74 Towards Fairview/Blue Ridge Parkway, Right on Rose Hill Rd. Left on Merrills Cove. Drive is shared. Sign for 793/797 is at entrance of driveway. Continue past first home to end.
- Elementary School:
- Glen Arden/Koontz
- High School:
- T.C. Roberson
- Middle School:
- Cane Creek
- Office Name:
- NextHome WNC Realty
- Agent Name:
- Laura Flores
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Wood, Hard Stucco
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Sloped
- Video Url:
- https://VirtualTours.DogwoodMediaServices.com/330292
- Virtual Tour:
- https://VirtualTours.DogwoodMediaServices.com/330292
- Water Source:
- Well
- List Agent Mls Id:
- hilllfl
- List Office Mls Id:
- 13107
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-11-06T16:21:09Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-10-21T20:37:50Z
Residential For Sale
797 Merrills Cove Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28803
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4404847
- Price :
- $759,000
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 2,411 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1977
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Other - See Remarks, Rubber, Flat
