More than an extraordinary piece of architecture, The Perch, as 8 Deer Grass is affectionately known, is an invitation into a deeply considered way of living. Discover a home that offers nature without sacrificing modernity, and privacy without isolation.
Architecture with warmth
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Over 7,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space.
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Four bedrooms and expansive gathering areas set across nearly an acre of private mountain landscape.
Positioned atop Chestnut Top Mountain, inside The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, The Perch offers a rare opportunity to own a truly unique home. The home was designed by renowned architecture firm Young & Young and built by one of our region's most celebrated builders, Glennwood Custom Builders. It stands as an emotionally accessible alternative to the heavy, traditional mountain retreat. Here, shared shapes, movement, light, and texture allow the boundaries between home, nature, and life to dissolve. This is a home where life appears effortless, beautiful, and connected.
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- Lucinda & Doug, Current Homeowners
Architectural Vision
By leveraging slender structural steel, the walls visually disappear creating uninterrupted views and drawing in natural light and allowing the ever-changing canvas of the Blue Ridge Mountains to become the focal point of everyday life.
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Designed by Young & Young, the architecture balances modernism with warmth to create a deeply sensory experience. Bespoke details from Glennwood Custom Builders, like the striking floating walnut staircase, dissolve the boundaries between indoors and out, allowing the home and the mountain landscape to continuously frame one another.
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The rhythm of the day is managed seamlessly through intuitive, unseen technology. From the integrated Lutron lighting and motorized shades to eco-friendly geothermal climate control, every innovation is engineered to provide sustainable, year-round comfort without demanding your attention.
Location
Ideally situated within the exclusive gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, 8 Deer Grass Court strikes the perfect balance between high-altitude seclusion and effortless access. Bordering the serene Pisgah National Forest, this sanctuary offers a private retreat without sacrificing proximity—placing you just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and a short, convenient drive to the vibrant dining, arts, and culture of Downtown Asheville.
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Perched atop Chestnut Top Mountain, this ultra-private sanctuary offers a front-row seat to spectacular, panoramic horizon views stretching from the Blue Ridge peaks all the way to the Asheville skyline.
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Located within this highly exclusive gated community, residents enjoy a world-class lifestyle featuring an 18,000-square-foot wellness center, luxury spa, PGA Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and "The Tavern" for fine dining and socializing.
Artfully curated with a mix of perennials and evergreens, the 0.93-acre property provides an immersive natural buffer. It demands minimal upkeep and is completely future-ready, boasting an integrated EV charging station for your modern lifestyle.
Local expertise
A masterwork of modern design deserves unparalleled representation. Josh Smith and the team at Walnut Cove Realty bring unmatched local knowledge to this exclusive offering. Living and breathing the Asheville luxury market, Josh understands the unique nuances of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove and is committed to guiding your acquisition with absolute precision.
Walnut Cove Realty:
1874 Brevard Rd #125, Arden, NC 28704
