4900 Preserve Road, Sylva, NC 28779 - Bonita Crawford Realtor

$4,395,000

Step into a home unlike any other in Western North Carolina, where reclaimed history and forward thinking design come together on a private two acre homestead at 4,320 feet. Wrapped on every side by conservation land, with western views that stretch toward the horizon and shift with the light all… Read More day long, this is a home that feels less built than discovered, as if from the mountain itself. At the heart of the home is its reclaimed sinker cypress, found throughout the structural timbers and beyond. Recovered from river bottoms by the legendary swamp men, whose work has been featured on the History Channel, this cypress spent more than a century submerged in water before being rediscovered. That century underwater transformed the wood, giving it a density, color, durability, and richness that simply cannot be replicated, and a story that few homes can tell. Douglas Fir, Heart Pine, and Cypress carry that craftsmanship to the siding, soffits, fascia, trim, doors, floors, and porches, while reclaimed white oak cabinetry and high end Marvin window sash frames continue it inside. Locally sourced mica feldspar quartz forms the rock walls, sidewalks, and exterior stone features that root the home firmly in its mountain setting. This is also one of the most thoughtfully engineered homes you will find anywhere in the region. LEED Gold Certified and Energy Star Qualified, it runs on a sophisticated geothermal and solar thermal system providing radiant floor heat and domestic hot water, supported by a south facing solar PV and hot water collector grid with inverter. An ERV fresh air system keeps indoor air exceptionally clean, rainwater harvesting sustains the landscaping, and an eco shake roof of recycled wood shake shingles reinforced with vinyl and cellulose fiber tops it all off. Should the grid ever go down, a whole home Generac generator, in bedroom LP heatilators, floor to ceiling gas fireplace, a pellet stove, and a manual well head pump ensure the home keeps running without interruption. Four ensuite bedrooms, a private office, exercise room, cedar sauna, wine cellar, elevator, and dog shower round out a layout built for comfort and everyday life, while thoughtful accessibility features, including an ingress and egress ramp, elevator access to all floors, and a curbless shower, make this home as livable as it is beautiful. Upstairs, the guest suites open onto Juliet balconies, framing the views from the moment you wake. Step outside and the experience continues. A screened porch with built in grill, a screened deck, an outdoor shower, an outdoor fireplace, and a stone and brick paver veranda overlook a rare flat, fenced backyard and a sprawling terrace level made for gathering. A fully functional professional greenhouse rounds out the grounds, ready for whatever you choose to grow. Above the garage, a newly renovated ensuite guest suite offers a private retreat for visitors, while the terrace level features a beautifully appointed second kitchen, newly completed by Clark and Leatherwood, opening the door to true multigenerational living. All of this sits within Balsam Mountain Preserve, one of Western North Carolina's most acclaimed mountain communities. Thousands of acres of protected forestland, miles of hiking trails, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, an equestrian center, a wellness center, and a clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views await just beyond your door, alongside a vibrant calendar of community life built around conservation and connection. This is a home that must be experienced in person to be fully understood, and once you do, it is impossible to forget. Read Less

Courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, 919-622-4082

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Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,977

Lot Size

2.04 Acres

Year Built

2008

MLS Number

4393548

30 Days Snapshot Of 28779

$348k

-9%

(avg) sold price

+16%

homes sold

-45%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Description: "Bar Fridge", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Double Oven", "Dryer", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer", "Freezer", "Gas Range", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Solar Hot Water"

Basement

Description: "Daylight", "Finished"

Building

Finished Area Above Grade: 3977, Area: 6206, Architecture: "Post and Beam", Building Area: 3977, Construction Materials: "Metal", "Stone", "Wood", "Other - See Remarks", Levels: "One and One Half", Year Built: 2008, Construction Type: Site Built

Cooling

Details: "Central Air", "Geothermal", "Humidity Control", "Zoned"

Exterior Features

Features: "Elevator", "Outdoor Shower", "Rainwater Catchment", "Sauna", "Other - See Remarks", Patio Features: "Balcony", "Covered", "Deck", "Front Porch", "Patio", "Rear Porch", "Screened", "Side Porch"

Fence

Description: "Back Yard", "Fenced"

Garage

Garage Spaces: 3, Man Level Garage: 1, Garage SqFt: 1628

Heating

Heating: "Active Solar", "Central", "Geothermal", "Propane", "Radiant Floor", "Zoned"

Home Owner's Association

Dues Frequency: Quarterly, Other Dues Frequency: Monthly, Fee: 1995, Other Fee: 1697.5

Laundry

Description: "Mud Room", "Inside", "Laundry Room", "Lower Level", "Main Level", "Multiple Locations"

Lot

Features: "Green Area", "Level", "Private", "Rolling Slope", "Wooded", "Views", "Other - See Remarks", Size: 2.04, Size Units: Acres

Property

Description: "Generator"

Roof

Description: "Metal", "Wood Rafters", "Wood Trusses", "Other - See Remarks"

Utilities

Sewer: "Septic Installed", Water Source: "Well", Utilities: "Propane", "Solar", "Underground Power Lines", "Underground Utilities", "Other - See Remarks"

Interior Features

SqFt Lower: 0, Main SqFt: 2524, Third SqFt: 0, Unheated Total SqFt: 0

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