It’s unlikely to come across a property as unique as this gated estate conveniently located a mile from Black Mountain town square.The almost 3 acres zoned R-8 is home to several structures including the main house,cabin,greenhouse and two story barn with plenty of room to spare.The 1587sf main house, built in 1930 & recently updated with designer paint,newer appliances,plumbing fixtures,lighting,& many thoughtful touches.The abundance of windows and high beamed ceilings create an open light & bright spaces. Details like the custom solid wood doors & newly refinished wood floors add to the sense of comfort & tasteful whimsy.Prepare true farm to table healthy meals in this high functioning kitchen with butcher block counters,deep basin sink,pot filler faucet,breakfast area & wood stove built into a beautiful brick fireplace.A custom island on casters can be repurposed as a buffet inside or out.A large walk in pantry stores main staples while open shelving keeps your everyday dishes in easy reach.The dining room with open ceilings & brick fireplace can serve an intimate table of 4 or expand to serve a much larger gathering.It also opens to the main deck which flows so well for entertaining.You’ll never have a shortage of conversation starters with a garden such as this with an overall planting theme of health & wellness.The spacious living room with windows & French doors overlooking the rose gazebo and gardens seems to be just what you need whether lounging with a good book near the open doors or hosting a few friends as you cosy up to the wood burning stove.Although there are many ways to enter the home this is the room where you’ll find the original front door.The wrap around deck begins here in the front & its one of the best places to sit for a spell while enjoying views of the front garden including a weeping cherry,black cohosh,climbing hydrangeas,& quince.The primary bedroom suite has hardwood floors,recessed lighting,brick fireplace & ensuite bath which includes a custom art deco style vanity,newer fixtures,open beamed ceilings,plenty of linen storage & serene view of the shade garden.The attached den has its own fireplace & French doors that open to a private deck & backyard that overflows in the spring with wooded peonies,hydrangeas,begonias, fringe tree,&Japanese styrax.The secondary bedroom has its own separate entrance,plenty of windows,hardwood floors,high ceiling,storage loft & ensuite bath with claw foot tub,open ceiling,& custom stained glass.Outside there is covered parking for 2 cars& uncovered spaces for 2 more.A few steps from the main house is the cabin consisting of two large rooms,hardwood floors,built in live edge desk, picture window overlooking the rear garden & custom stained glass details & its own front porch.Adjacent to the cabin the 120sf greenhouse connects to the rear gardens, a perfect place to grow vegetables,enjoy fruits from the orchard or gather tea leaves.On the other side of the cabin is a small structure,currently used as a tool shed but was originally built as a chicken coop.The quintessential 2 story red barn to be a modest size but it is actually 3 separate spaces each with their own entrance.There is also additional parking for up to 5 cars.Entering the front barn door is the workshop is mostly original except the newer mini split addition.Upstairs you can’t help but notice the stark contrast to the industrial space below with the recent updates.The original double loft doors were left intact to open to the gardens below.There is plenty of storage,mini split & the large window frames a meditative view of the forest.The back section has also undergone some loving updates as well and comes with its own mini split,refinished wood floor,new electrical wiring & lighting.Just outside there are hundreds of Oolong tea plants and the forest garden.This garden is home to hydrangeas,hostas,dogwoods,paw paws,pears,cherries, & hazelnuts.