Exquisite Mountain Retreat in Balsam Mountain Preserve
Set at an impressive 4,700 feet of elevation within the prestigious, gated enclave of Balsam Mountain Preserve, this 4-bedroom residence blends timeless design with modern luxuries, offering cooler summers and crisp mountain breezes. Recently renovated with high-end finishes, smart lighting control throughout, and all systems upgraded since 2022, the home balances sophistication, comfort, and modern efficiency in every detail.
The interiors unfold with two gracious living areas, a bespoke bourbon room, and four stately stone fireplaces that anchor the home with warmth and character. Throughout the residence, you’ll find rare 200-year-old reclaimed wormy chestnut floors, beams, and stairs—a remarkable detail that infuses the home with history, warmth, and an authenticity impossible to replicate. Each of the four spacious bedrooms feature a private ensuite bath, ensuring comfort and privacy for both family and guests. The guest suite with its own living area provides an additional level of retreat and independence.
A spacious three-car garage with abundant storage accommodates vehicles and mountain adventure gear with ease, while a dedicated woodworking shop on the lower level beneath the garage offers a purpose-built creative space.
Outdoors, an expansive entertaining deck showcases sweeping easterly and westerly mountain views, allowing residents to enjoy both breathtaking sunrises and unforgettable sunsets. The property also offers easy access to a fenced-in dog area, making it as practical as it is luxurious for four-legged family members.
This extraordinary property is more than a home—it is a sanctuary, an experience, and an invitation to live surrounded by elegance, adventure, and the enduring majesty of the mountains.
Residents of Balsam Mountain Preserve enjoy world-class amenities, including an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, tennis facilities, clubhouse, pool, and over 40 miles of private hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Here, conservation and community are woven together, creating a lifestyle where natural beauty and modern comfort exist in perfect harmony.
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$4,187,500
139 Back Bone Way #200, Sylva, NC 28779
4beds
5,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
2.08 Acres Lot
$4,226,200 Zestimate®
$774/sqft
$5,686 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,226,200
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Gated enclaveSmart lighting controlHigh-end finishesFenced-in dog areaPrivate ensuite bathFour stately stone fireplacesExpansive entertaining deck
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Michelle Andrewartha 828-388-8633,
BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Molly Brown
Helen Adams Realty
Gabi Culpepper
Helen Adams Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4299708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Split BR Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Split BR Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Den
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Features: Storage
- Level: Upper
Utility room
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: Basement
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Propane, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Fixtures, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Bathroom, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Sustainable, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Mirrored Closet Door(s), Pocket Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Shop,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Fire Pit, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Porch, Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,008
- Total interior livable area: 5,408 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,008
- Finished area below ground: 2,400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath 60 Inch Turning Radius, Bath Raised Toilet, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Lever Door Handles, Doors-Recede, Swing In Door(s), Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 2.08 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Hilly, Level, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 7682002791
- Zoning: RESI
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Surround Sound
- Horse amenities: Barn, Boarding Facilities, Corral(s), Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Stable(s), Tack Room, Wash Rack
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding, Rough Sawn, Shingle/Shake, Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting, Insulation
- Construction elements: Engineered Wood Products, Low VOC Coatings, Recycled Materials, Salvaged Materials
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security Service, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Picnic Area, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Subdivision: Balsam Mountain Preserve
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,900 quarterly
- Association name: Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association
- Association phone: 828-354-0265
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $4,187,500-4.7%$774/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4299708 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000+119.8%$813/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4299708 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2021 | Sold | $2,000,000-8.9%$370/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2021 | Contingent | $2,195,000$406/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+18.6%$406/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,850,000$342/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty #3488911 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$342/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty #3488911 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,850,000$342/sqft |
Source: Local MLS #3488911 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2019 | Price change | $1,850,000-6.8%$342/sqft |
Source: Balsam Team #3488911 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,985,000+5.9%$367/sqft |
Source: Balsam Team #3488911 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,875,000$347/sqft |
Source: Balsam Team #3261366 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000$347/sqft |
Source: Balsam Team #3261366 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2016 | Listing removed | $1,875,000$347/sqft |
Source: Balsam Team #3155073 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000$347/sqft |
Source: Barbara L. Matzick, Inc. #3155073 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 28779
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Scotts Creek
- Middle: Scotts Creek
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Sylva
- 28779
- 139 Back Bone Way Unit 200
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