Price $4,800,000
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 3.5 Baths
Home size 4,775 sqft
Lot Size 18,731 sqft
Where the sky becomes your neighbor and every evening ends in a masterpiece. Perfectly perched atop Sunset Mountain, just minutes from downtown Asheville, 12 Sunset Summit is a rare offering"”a modern mountain retreat with soul-stirring, horizon-to-horizon views. Renovated in 2021 with thoughtful sophistication, this home captures the whole drama of the Blue Ridge, from soft morning mist lifting over layered peaks to radiant, cinematic sunsets that ignite the sky. With 2,538 SF on the main level, the interior unfolds in a flowing, open-plan design that fosters both connection and calm. The chef's kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining and living areas, allowing the mountains to set the backdrop for daily life and effortless entertaining. A sleek gas fireplace anchors the main living space, adding warmth and ambiance as the light shifts across the horizon. Walls of glass draw the outdoors inward, making every room feel one with the landscape. The main level offers true comfort with a serene primary suite positioned directly toward the panorama, an inviting office, a welcoming mudroom, and a large walk-in pantry. Approximately 75% of the windows feature privacy film, enhancing comfort without diminishing the vista. Upstairs, the exceptionally rare rooftop terrace elevates outdoor living"”providing ample refuge for stargazing, sunset toasts and dinners, or quiet reflection above the treetops"”with unmatchable views in the City of Asheville. The finished lower level (2,237 SF) also has fantastic views from all the rooms and extends the home with a covered outdoor living room patio, a generous family room and rec room, wet bar, and two spacious guest ensuite bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets and access to the deck "” Beyond the walls, the grounds are a curated masterpiece: rare specimen plantings, terraced beds, artful hardscaping, and dramatic lighting that transforms the gardens after dusk. A home suspended between mountain and sky"”intimate, sophisticated, and crafted for those who appreciate beauty in every direction.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Tract Sunset Mountain Year Built 1968
Community Sunset Mountain Garage Spaces 2.0
County Buncombe

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Asheville City
Jr. High School Asheville
High School Asheville

Additional Details

AIR Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
BASEMENT Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Yes
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0.43 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Private, Views
LOT DIMENSIONS 0.43
MLS STATUS Active
PARKING Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Contemporary
SUBDIVISION Sunset Mountain
UTILITIES Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION City, Golf Course, Mountain(s)

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Date last updated: 1/6/26 11:22 PM PST

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