1946 White Tree Trail, Arden, NC

Positioned within The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this 2012 Glennwood Custom Builders estate represents a meticulous integration of architecture and horticulture on a double lot near the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. The 5,855-square-foot residence is defined by structural sophistication, featuring barrel ceilings, hand-scraped flooring, and a pragmatic four-bedroom, five-bathroom layout that includes a discrete guest entrance and a concealed private room. The culinary suite is equipped for significant entertaining with triple ovens and dual dishwashers, transitioning via accordion doors to a screened terrace with an outdoor kitchen. In the Arden submarket, a land assembly of this scale is increasingly rare, offering a level of privacy and botanical density that serves as a permanent hedge against neighboring development. The property’s composition of over two acres provides a sanctuary rarely found so close to the community’s central club village. Private viewings may be arranged through Peters & Associates.

About the home

Nestled within the prestigious Cliffs at Walnut Cove, 1946 White Tree Trail is a masterpiece of design and privacy, situated on a sprawling estate created from two combined lots - with an additional lot available. Built by the renowned Glennwood Custom Builders, this residence offers an ultra-private sanctuary that remains just minutes away from the vibrant club village and the world-class Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, which is celebrated for its national park-like setting and dramatic elevation changes. The exterior of the home is a horticultural marvel, featuring massive gardens and hundreds of curated plantings that frame the property in year-round color and texture. The interior showcases a thoughtful, sophisticated layout highlighted by hand-scraped flooring, elegant barrel ceilings, and unique architectural surprises like a hidden room and a dedicated private guest entrance. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen with thee ovens, two dishwashers flows into the family room that features a massive wall of accordion doors that peel back to integrate the indoors with a sprawling screened porch equipped with Phantom screens and a full outdoor kitchen, making it an unrivaled setting for both quiet relaxation and grand-scale entertaining. Living in this gated community provides access to a wealth of world-class amenities designed for an active and luxurious lifestyle. The central Club Village serves as the social heart of the neighborhood, home to the Tavern at Walnut Cove, an Old World-inspired venue offering fine dining, a wine room with sommelier-curated selections, and a lively bar for gathering with neighbors. Residents enjoy a comprehensive wellness program centered around an 18,000-square-foot Wellness Center, which includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa offering massage and steam rooms. For those who love the outdoors, the community abuts the Pisgah National Forest, providing miles of private hiking and nature trails right at your doorstep. The racquet sports complex features Har-Tru tennis courts, while the unique Creekside Farm "agrihood" offers fresh organic produce through a community-supported agriculture program.

Price in context

• Asking $768 per square foot.
• That is 9% below the $839 median across 21 active $1.5M+ homes in Arden.
• 9th highest asking price of 21 active $1.5M+ homes in Arden.
• 10th largest by living area of the 20 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 10 days on the market, listed 2026-03-20.
• County tax assessment $2,597,900; the asking price is 1.73× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $3,515 (annually).

Location

Neighborhood: The Cliffs At Walnut Cove, Buncombe County, ZIP 28704.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Avery'S Creek/Koontz
• Middle: Valley Springs
• High: T.C. Roberson

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Levels

Two

Construction

Stone, Wood

Builder

Glennwood

Bathrooms

4 full, 1 half

Basement

Unfinished

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Wall Oven

Heating

Geothermal, Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Zoned

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Attached Garage

Exterior

Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen

Lot

Wooded

Community

Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool, Pond, Street Lights, Walking Trails

County

Buncombe

Comparable homes on the market

• 120 Split Rock Trail, Arden — $3,247,000, 3 bd, 3,861 sq ft, also in The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
• 841 Blackthorne Lane, Arden — $3,799,999, 4 bd, 5,013 sq ft, also in The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
• 12 Falling Waters Trail, Arden — $3,650,000, 5 bd, 6,358 sq ft, also in The Cliffs At Walnut Cove
• 1925 White Tree Trail, Arden — $4,595,000, 4 bd, 6,554 sq ft, 0.1 mi away
• 6 Walnut Valley Parkway, Arden — $4,950,000, 4 bd, 4,987 sq ft, 1.1 mi away
• 60 Walnut Valley Parkway, Arden — $6,395,000, 4 bd, 4,856 sq ft, 1.2 mi away

See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.