4900 Preserve Road
$4,395,000
Sylva, NC, 28779
singlefamily
4
7
Lot Size: 2.04 Acres
ABOUT
Property Information
Enter into a home unlike any other in Western North Carolina, where reclaimed history and forward-thinking design come together on a private two-acre homestead at 4,320 feet. Wrapped on every side by conservation land, with western views that stretch toward the horizon and shift with the light all day long, this is a home that feels less built than discovered, as if from the mountain itself. At the heart of the home is its reclaimed sinker cypress, found throughout the structural timbers and beyond. Recovered from river bottoms by the legendary "swamp men," whose work has been featured on the History Channel, this cypress spent more than a century submerged in water before being rediscovered. That century underwater transformed the wood, giving it a density, color, durability and richness that simply cannot be replicated and a story that few homes can tell. Douglas fir, heart pine and cypress carry that craftsmanship to the siding, soffits, fascia, trim, doors, floors and porches, while reclaimed white oak cabinetry and high-end Marvin window sash frames continue it inside. Locally sourced mica, feldspar and quartz form the rock walls, sidewalks and exterior stone features that root the home firmly in its mountain setting. This is also one of the most thoughtfully engineered homes you will find anywhere in the region. LEED Gold Certified and Energy Star Qualified, it runs on a sophisticated geothermal and solar thermal system providing radiant floor heat and domestic hot water, supported by a south-facing solar PV and hot water collector grid with an inverter. An ERV fresh air system keeps indoor air exceptionally clean, rainwater harvesting sustains the landscaping and an EcoShake roof of recycled wood shake shingles reinforced with vinyl and cellulose fiber tops it all off. Should the grid ever go down, a whole-home Generac generator, bedroom LP heatilators, a floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace, a pellet stove and a manual wellhead pump ensure the home keeps running without interruption. Four ensuite bedrooms, a private office, an exercise room, a cedar sauna, a wine cellar, an elevator and a dog shower round out a layout built for comfort and everyday life, while thoughtful accessibility features, including an ingress and egress ramp, elevator access to all floors and a curbless shower, make this home as livable as it is beautiful. Upstairs, the guest suites open onto Juliet balconies, framing the views from the moment you wake. Go outside and the experience continues. A screened porch with a built-in grill, a screened deck, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace and a stone and brick paver veranda overlook a rare flat, fenced backyard and a sprawling terrace level made for gathering. A fully functional professional greenhouse rounds out the grounds, ready for whatever you choose to grow. Above the garage, a newly renovated ensuite guest suite offers a private retreat for visitors, while the terrace level features a beautifully appointed second kitchen, newly completed by Clark and Leatherwood, opening the door to true multigenerational living. All of this sits within Balsam Mountain Preserve, one of Western North Carolina's most acclaimed mountain communities. Thousands of acres of protected forestland, miles of hiking trails, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, an equestrian center, a wellness center and a clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views await just beyond your door, alongside a vibrant calendar of community life built around conservation and connection. This is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully understood and once you do, it is impossible to forget.
SPECIFICS
Property Details
Price:
$4,395,000
MLS #:
CAR4393548
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
7
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Listed Date:
Jul 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
6,206
Lot Size:
88,862 sqft / 2.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2008
AMENITIES
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3977
Appliances
Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
2229
Cooling
Central Air, Geothermal, Humidity Control, Zoned
Heating
Active Solar, Central, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
Laundry Features
Mud Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Levels
One and One Half
AMENITIES
Exterior
Architectural Style
Post and Beam
Community Features
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Pond, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
Construction Materials
Metal, Stone, Wood, Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features
Elevator, Outdoor Shower, Rainwater Catchment, Sauna, Other - See Remarks
Fencing
Back Yard, Fenced
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Features
Green Area, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Other Structures
Greenhouse
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Keypad Entry
Patio And Porch Features
Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Roof
Metal, Wood Rafters, Wood Trusses, Other - See Remarks
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Window Features
Insulated Window(s)
NEIGHBORHOOD
Schools
Elementary School:
Unspecified
Middle School:
Unspecified
High School:
Unspecified
FINANCIAL
Financial
HOA Fee
$1,995
HOA Fee Frequency
Quarterly
HOA Name
Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association
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4900 Preserve Road
Sylva, NC






