29 Gardner Drive, Asheville, NC

About the home

Experience a true mountain sanctuary unlike anything else on the market. Set on 3.24 acres—and paired with an additional 6.40-acre buildable parcel—this exceptional estate features two remarkable homes surrounded by curated gardens, mature trees, and peaceful natural elements. The current owners have been genuine stewards of the land, enhancing its beauty while preserving its integrity. The property offers a tranquil, park-like setting with perennial gardens, flowering bushes, stone meditation paths, and multiple private outdoor patios. Enjoy six months of cooling shade under the trees and six months of long-range winter views. Extensive stone retaining walls, a commercial-grade rainwater management system, and a private stream with a waterfall and spring-fed sitting pool create an atmosphere of pure serenity. The main residence rises naturally from the landscape with floor-to-ceiling windows that welcome abundant natural light and capture seasonal mountain views. Inside, custom renovations throughout the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, and entryway deliver an open, airy feel with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Radiant floor heating, mini-splits for year-round comfort, ceiling fans, a Lennox heat-circulating stone fireplace, and passive solar benefits add efficiency and warmth. Additional features include a new roof, a spacious laundry/pantry, a two-car garage with storage, a whole-house generator with an in-ground propane tank, and a water filtration system. The three-season screened porch with Easy Breeze windows extends the living space into nature, inviting moments of quiet and reflection. Follow garden paths to the second residence—an architect-designed Craftsman-style home blending artistry and rustic charm. Oak cabinets and flooring, beautiful windows, wainscotting, and timber-beamed ceilings milled from tulip poplar harvested directly from the property highlight its craftsmanship. A bright office/studio, a wide stone terrace, a small efficient kitchen, built-in bookcases, four bunk beds, a heat pump, ceiling fans, and a basement area with storage and a wine closet enhance its livability. An indoor sauna adds a retreat-like touch. Together, these homes and the surrounding land form a rare mountain haven—private, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed for those who value nature, intention, and timeless craftsmanship. With a deed restriction prohibiting short-term rentals, this property is meant to be truly lived in and cherished.

Price in context

• Asking $751 per square foot.
• That is 43% above the $525 median across 183 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
• 114th highest asking price of 183 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
• 141st largest by living area of the 164 with a recorded size.
• Reduced $325,000 (17.3%) from the original $1,875,000 asking price.
• 136 days on the market, listed 2026-05-28.
• County tax assessment $1,281,000; the asking price is 1.21× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Buncombe County, ZIP 28803.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Oakley
• Middle: Ac Reynolds
• High: Ac Reynolds

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

Features

Levels

One

Construction

Wood

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

3 full

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker

Heating

Central, Ductless, Electric

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage

View

Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter

Lot

Cleared, Green Area, Level, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Views, Wooded

County

Buncombe

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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.