Viewing Listing MLS# 1595460

Panther Mountain, Glassy Mountain, and Pinnacle Mountain views define 817 Mountain Summit Road, a custom luxury residence in the private, gated Cliffs Valley Golf & Wellness community. Perched at 2,000 feet on 4.81 private acres surrounded by mature hardwoods, azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, and flowering trees, this exceptional estate offers over 5,225 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with year-round Blue Ridge Mountain views. Designed by renowned architect Gary Price and built by Rodney Edwards, the home was carefully positioned to capture long-range mountain vistas from nearly every room. Architectural vision, superior craftsmanship, and premium materials create a low-maintenance mountain retreat equally suited for everyday living and entertaining. A winding drive leads to the striking stone-and-Hardie Board home, where custom double entry doors and slate flooring create a grand welcome. Inside, oak hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stone accents, extensive millwork, soaring ceilings, and an open-concept design showcase exceptional quality. The Great Room features 22-foot ceilings, exposed beams, expansive windows, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, illuminated custom display, and a spectacular view area for unforgettable sunsets. The adjacent dining room offers mountain views beneath a wood tray ceiling with chandelier. The gourmet kitchen combines beauty and functionality with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island, double ovens, gas cooktop with griddle, custom stainless vent hood, warming drawer, ice maker, farmhouse sink, pot filler, compactor, premium Wolf and Miele appliances, and bar seating. The main-level primary suite offers panoramic mountain views and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, dual quartz vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, towel warmer, and private water closet. Separate California Closets include built-in laundry hampers, with one serving as a reinforced concrete safe room featuring a security-grade steel door. A private office with built-ins and mountain views is also located on the main level, along with a spacious laundry room featuring LG washer and dryer, NuTone PressRight ironing system, Leifheit drying rack, quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, and deep sink. Accessible by elevator or spiral staircase, the lower level includes three guest bedrooms, two baths, a second laundry room, two covered porches, a media room with surround sound, bar, 600-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, plus a 690-square-foot heated and cooled storage room with epoxy floors, cedar closet, and steel shelving. The upper level offers a private bedroom or office with ensuite bath, built-in bookcases, exceptional mountain views, and adjacent walk-in attic storage. Both attached and detached garages are insulated, heated, and cooled, with abundant guest parking. The detached garage includes a half bath and flexible space for entertaining, fitness, or hobbies. The attached garage offers built-in cabinetry, workshop space, utility sink, and both garages can accommodate an additional vehicle lift. A propane-powered whole-house generator provides added peace of mind. Outdoor living includes four porch areas, a screened porch with fireplace, IPE decking and automatic sunshades, grilling and pizza patio, covered dining and lounge spaces with IPE decking, and a fully fenced flagstone courtyard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or pets. Conveniently located within The Cliffs Valley near Travelers Rest, Greenville, Hendersonville, and Asheville, 817 Mountain Summit Road presents a rare opportunity to own a meticulously crafted luxury mountain estate offering exceptional views, privacy, security, and timeless design.