
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Swannanoa, North Carolina
588 Long Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Some homes give you a view. This one gives you a mountain. Set high above the Bee Tree Valley on 33+ private acres, this architect-designed retreat offers the rare luxury of having an extraordinary amount of Western North Carolina all to yourself. Long-range mountain views unfold beyond the trees, while your own private trail system winds through the property below. Designed by award-winning architect Chris Larson, the home feels distinctly connected to its surroundings, with soaring spaces, exposed timber beams, walls of glass and radiant-heated concrete floors creating a warm, modern mountain aesthetic. A dramatic two-story stone fireplace anchors the main living space, while the chef's kitchen-with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and an oversized island-keeps everything open, easy and connected. The main-level primary suite is its own retreat with a spa-like bath and direct outdoor access, while two additional bedrooms and a flexible loft/bonus space await upstairs. And then there's the outdoor living: more than 2,000 square feet of decks and patios, a screened porch, fenced yard and outdoor shower, all surrounded by the kind of privacy that's becoming increasingly hard to find. An oversized two-car garage, generous walk-in attic storage and exceptionally functional mud/laundry area handle the practical side of mountain living. Private, architecturally distinctive and surrounded by 33+ acres of your own mountain landscape-yet still within easy reach of Asheville. This isn't simply a house in the mountains. It's your own piece of them. No drive-bys, please; showings by appointment only.
Location
- Street address
- 588 Long Branch Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Zip code
- 28778
- Elevation
- 3,066 feet
Directions
USE GPS. From Bee Tree Rd, turn LEFT onto Long Branch Rd. Go approx. 1 mile to gravel driveway...TURN LEFT at mailboxes (visible mailbox shows #586). Gravel driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long...follow until you see entrance to home and parking area on the LEFT. AWD or 4WD recommended...NO SIGNS.
Property details
- Acreage
- 33.81 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4364788
- Posted
Parcels
- 9780-46-9477-00000
Legal description
DEED DATE:10/19/2022 DEED:6268-1191 LOT:2R PLAT:0226-0006
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Private, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage-Attached
- Pool
- Deck, Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Outbuilding, Storage
- Features
- Outdoor Shower
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Interior
- Room Count
- 12
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Bonus Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Attic Walk in, Built-In Features, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| WD Williams | Elementary |
| Charles D Owen | Middle |
| Charles D Owen | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Back on market | $1,600,000 | — | CMLS |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Under contract | $1,600,000 | — | CMLS |
| Apr 3, 2026 | New listing | $1,600,000 | — | CMLS |











































