Home Overview
3 Living Areas
4 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
3 Vehicle Garage
Nestled amidst your expansive 20-acre woodland, your property enjoys a breathtaking view from its elevation of 2,700 feet. This panoramic vista is practically guaranteed to remain unobstructed for years to come, through the ownership of your frontage property. This grand, custom built mountain home was completed in 2012 and is located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County, VA. The property will make for either a great family home or a secluded getaway vacation home. Available high-speed internet will keep you connected to a world which will seem miles away. But you are conveniently near Interstate 77 and only a short drive from Interstate 81. Snuggled in at 162 Golden Leaves Drive, the air is crispier, cooler, and less humid compared to the urban environments of cities and suburbs. Your gated property and secluded woodlands provide an idyllic setting for peaceful relaxation and rejuvenation amidst nature’s tranquility.
Constructed by a local, esteemed custom home builder, 162 Golden Leaves Drive harmoniously integrates luxurious design with smart practicality and inviting comfort. Enter the home through the welcoming front porch with magnificent wood doors. Inside the quality craftsmanship is immediately noticeable with the beautiful hardwood floors and moldings. The home’s central hub boasts an open floor plan with soaring ceilings. An entertainer’s kitchen is situated adjacent to a generously proportioned dining area and a versatile gathering space. A half bath is conveniently located for guests.
The oversized kitchen island comfortably accommodates four to six individuals or serves as a convenient buffet area. The countertops are one-of-a-kind Brazilian granite which has captivating color and movement. The chef’s kitchen has stainless steel appliances, dual sinks and touch-less faucet. The maple wood cabinets are meticulously crafted and feature slow-close doors and drawers. A spacious walk-in pantry is nearby.
The dining room space is defined by stacked stone and wood columns accented by a beautiful Pecky Cyprus cathedral ceiling with a stunning chandelier. Three expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the property’s front. The generously sized gathering space features a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone gas-log fireplace and hearth. Two sliding glass doors lead to a spacious screened porch, ideal for outdoor entertaining. A side glass door opens to a large two-sided porch overlooking the fire pit and mountain vistas.
The screened in porch has a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for the cool fall or early spring evenings. A door from the porch provides easy access to the large two-sided porch and the fire pit area. The fire-pit area is oversized with plenty of room for entertaining while gathered around the fire pit.
Back inside, ascend the staircase and enter the observation lounge, which offers views of the great room on the interior and the majestic mountain vistas on the exterior. The rear wall of the lounge comprises sliding glass doors that lead to a spacious, covered deck. This area incorporates another gas log fireplace with stacked stone hearth. Custom cabinetry and granite countertops with a wet bar sink harmonize with the kitchen’s finishes. Submerged beneath the countertops are wine and beverage coolers. There is ample cabinetry provided to support upstairs entertaining; whether it be dining or cocktails. A sizeable dumbwaiter facilitates the effortless transfer of food and beverages between the lounge and the kitchen. The lounge also includes a half bath.
On the entry level, there is a master bedroom and bath, three guest bedrooms, a full bath for guests, and a laundry room. The spacious master bedroom with a trey ceiling features a seating area with five expansive floor-to-ceiling windows providing a panoramic vista of the surrounding mountains. The master bathroom boasts a private lavatory, a spacious walk-in shower, an elegant freestanding bathtub, two separate vanities, and a heated floor. His and her walk-in closets with custom organizing systems are impressive.
Accessible from the central space, the master bedroom, and two guest rooms is the two-sided deck. The larger of the two sides is covered and is the perfect place to take in your glorious mountain vistas or just sit and birdwatch. Stairs from this deck lead down to your fire pit area.
The third living area is the bonus room situated above the three-car garage. This spacious area can be a media room, a home gymnasium, a bedroom or any combination of these. It has its own split-set HVAC system and a full bathroom. Beneath this room is the connected oversized three vehicle garage with separate garage bay doors. For additional storage needs, there is another walk-in closet accessed from the garage.
Whether you are entertaining family and friends, enjoying the cozy warmth of a fireplace or delighting in the breathtaking views from your outdoor deck, this home truly embodies the essence of idyllic mountain living.