18 Benfield Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787

On a hilltop with breathtaking mountain, sunset and pond views, this solidly built home features a floor-to-ceiling native stone fireplace. Most flooring is oak, slate and tile with a flowing floor plan that lends itself to entertaining. The kitchen with its large built-in pantry features natural maple cabinets, marble countertops and prep island. Updated lighting and hardware of oil-rubbed bronze includes recessed and vintage bubble glass fixtures; the new stainless steel appliances, including built-in double oven with convection and counter-depth fridge make food preparation a breeze. The diningroom's solid glass wall includes French doors leading to the enclosed sunroom with skylights. The wide-gabled front porch with tongue-in-groove fir ceiling, recessed lighting and fans is an ideal rocking and viewing location for nightly magnificent sunset displays. A Wisteria-covered pergola covers the 16 X 25 deck and the open patio attached to the front of the house is bordered by native flowers. A drive-in garage is located in the unfinished basement, as is the laundry area, sound studio, efficient oil boiler and woodstove with blower. A large workshop area and ample storage area with shelving completes the lower floor. The two-story barn is built with native rough-sawn pine, and the fenced organic garden area includes fruit trees and is 25' X 45'. The 6' deep trout-stocked swimming pond is spring-fed and includes a wooden dock. About half of the 12+ acres is mowed and in pasture and the balance is wooded.