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MLS# CAR4396503 · 42 days on market
24 Merriwood Trail
Arden, NC 28704 · Riverwind
$1.40M$538/sqft
Beds3
Baths3
Sq Ft2,594
Lot2.26 ac
$/SqFt$538
DOM42
Architectural Narrative
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.
At a Glance
Bedrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StylePost and Beam
Year Built2007
LevelsTwo
Garage2 spaces
Community & Resources
Community
Riverwind
Arden, NC
County
Buncombe
NC · 28704
High School
T.C. Roberson
Assigned district
Middle School
Valley Springs
Assigned district
Elementary
Avery's Creek/Koontz
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$667K
County record
Property Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2007
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Living Area (SqFt)
- 2,594
- Above Grade SqFt
- 2,594
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Lot Size
- 2.26 acres
- Zoning
- R-LD
- Parcel #
- 9635-02-5116-00000
- Tax Assessed Value
- $667K
- HOA
- $1K / Annually
Interior Features
Attic Stairs PulldownBuilt-in FeaturesDrop ZoneKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanStorageWalk-In Closet(s)Other - See Remarks
Appliances
DishwasherGas CooktopMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorSolar Hot Water
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Other - See Remarks
- Cooling
- Central Air, Other - See Remarks
- Flooring
- Concrete, Cork
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Utility Room, Laundry Room
- Water Source
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
Exterior & Parking
- Architectural Style
- Post and Beam
- Construction
- Wood, Other - See Remarks
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway
- Windows
- Skylight(s)
Lot Features
CropsOrchard(s)PasturePrivateWoodedOther - See Remarks
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Listing courtesy of Appalachian Realty Associates · Mahalia Kennedy · Listed 06/26/2026
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24 Merriwood Trail
Arden, NC · $1.40M
