For $4.99 million, you can become the owner of a North Carolina estate in a fly-in community replete with airstrip and golf course — take a look

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Amanda GohMay 19, 2022, 07:32 IST
For $4.99 million, you can become the owner of a North Carolina estate in a fly-in community replete with airstrip and golf course — take a look

The house is in Mountain Air, a gated community in North Carolina.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

  • An estate in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains is listed for $4.99 million.
  • The three-bedroom home is in the gated, fly-in community of Mountain Air.
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If you're in the market for an uber-private mountaintop home in the woods, look no further: A North Carolina estate that sits on .84 acres of land has hit the market for $4.99 million.

If you're in the market for an uber-private mountaintop home in the woods, look no further: A North Carolina estate that sits on .84 acres of land has hit the market for $4.99 million.
The house was built in 2011.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

The home is located in Mountain Air — a gated, fly-in community in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The 500-acre community has 435 homes and condos, per a Mountain Air community site.

As a fly-in community, Mountain Air has a runway that allows residents to fly their own planes into the neighborhood. The 2,875-foot-long airstrip has no landing fees and is open for residents and guests alike to use with advance permission.

The community is a 30-minute drive from Asheville and is surrounded by other small mountain towns.

The community is a 30-minute drive from Asheville and is surrounded by other small mountain towns.
The house is nestled in the mountains, at an elevation of over 4,400 feet.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Located at an elevation of over 4,400 feet, the home at 388 Slickrock Road was built in 2011, per the listing. Listed in November 2021, this is the first time the home has been put up for sale, per property listing records.

Single-family home prices in Mountain Air tend to fall between $799,000 and $1.89 million, making 388 Slickrock Road's $4.99 million price tag an outlier. It's the most expensive listing in the area at the moment, per Zillow.

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The interiors of the house are made primarily from Douglas fir. Floor-to-ceiling windows are found throughout the home, offering residents a full view of the landscape outside.

The interiors of the house are made primarily from Douglas fir. Floor-to-ceiling windows are found throughout the home, offering residents a full view of the landscape outside.
The main living area comes with a fireplace.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

"The openness of the main level puts the focus on the views of the back of the house while flooding each room with natural light," listing agents Alec Cantley and Lacey Power with Sotheby's International Realty said in a joint statement to Insider.

The design of the houses in Mountain Air is heavily influenced by the surrounding landscape, and features natural materials such as stone and timber, per the Mountain Air site.

The home has a cantilevered design, with parts of the residence protruding out from the main building and hanging over the side of the mountain. The house's steel frame in covered in a protective zinc coating to prevent rusting, per a property factsheet sent to Insider.

The house has with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The master suite of the home, which is on the upper floor, has a private outdoor deck, a minibar, and a fireplace.

The house has with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The master suite of the home, which is on the upper floor, has a private outdoor deck, a minibar, and a fireplace.
The master bedroom.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Source: Sotheby's International Realty

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The master bathroom comes with a sauna, a shower, and a free-standing tub.

The master bathroom comes with a sauna, a shower, and a free-standing tub.
The bathroom in the master suite.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Source: Sotheby's International Realty

The kitchen is decked out in custom-designed cabinets and has a full range of appliances, including a Wolf stove and a built-in Miele refrigerator.

The kitchen is decked out in custom-designed cabinets and has a full range of appliances, including a Wolf stove and a built-in Miele refrigerator.
The kitchen.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Source: Sotheby's International Realty

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Located on the lower floor of the mansion are a home office, a guest suite, a bar, and a patio.

Located on the lower floor of the mansion are a home office, a guest suite, a bar, and a patio.
The office has full-length windows.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Source: Sotheby's International Realty

With multiple outdoor porches where residents can admire the landscape, the property is "ideal for someone looking to truly experience mountain living," the listing agents said.

With multiple outdoor porches where residents can admire the landscape, the property is "ideal for someone looking to truly experience mountain living," the listing agents said.
The estate comes with numerous outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy the views of the landscape.Courtesy of Ryan Theede
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The house also boasts eco-friendly features, including a green roof covered in plants and a geothermal heating system. The floors of the mansion are made from recycled heart pine wood.

The house also boasts eco-friendly features, including a green roof covered in plants and a geothermal heating system. The floors of the mansion are made from recycled heart pine wood.
The green roof.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

Source: Sotheby's International Realty

Other shared amenities in the Mountain Air gated community include an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a fitness center.

Other shared amenities in the Mountain Air gated community include an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a fitness center.
Amenities in the gated community include an 18-hole golf course.Courtesy of Ryan Theede

The sale of 388 Slickrock includes a complimentary golf membership, per the listing.

"Whether it is a seasonal or primary residence, there are a variety of activities within the community to participate in," the listing agents said. "In the summertime, it is an ideal oasis to beat the heat and enjoy the mountain breeze."

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