Nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills just 20 minutes outside Asheville, NC, is a rural retreat that offers more than just a house—rather, it’s a story come to life.
A historical Appalachian log cabin that was built in the 1800s and later moved across state lines now serves as the foundation for a modern $1.6 million mountain estate spanning 35 acres in Fairview.
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The newer post and beam construction within the home
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The 5,000-square-foot home incorporates the original hand-hewn structure, which was expanded and modernized, to create a residence that is both charmingly historical and comfortably updated.
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“This is one of the most rare and unique offerings you will find in the heart of [the] Blue Ridge mountains,” the listing notes.
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The latest owners were responsible for transforming the property from a seasonal hunting lodge into the full-time residence it is today.
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That lodge ethos is visible in parts of the home that once served as a trophy room (now a family room/sewing studio) and in the rugged canvas of barns, streams, and trails surrounding the house.
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From the Sitka spruce and mahogany in the family room to the wormy chestnut in the main suite, as well as the heart pine flooring throughout, this home speaks to the variety of the woodlands that surround it.
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The property is located in the small town of Fairview, which is known for its agritourism and the farms behind many of Asheville’s farm-to-table restaurants.
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“It’s such a unique property, and it’s really evolved through the years,” says listing agent Dusty Allison, with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
