97 Old Cove RD Black Mountain, NC 28711
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,868 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,868 sqft
Price per Sqft $249
MLS Listing ID 4359155
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,534
Year Built 2006
Lot Size 11.000 Acres
Acres 11.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Just 4 miles north of Black Mountain, Casa Solara is a fully off-grid, passive solar home on 11 private acres with long-range mountain views.
Offering 3,868 SF, the home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The main level features an open living, kitchen, and study area with radiant floor heat, a propane stove, curved architectural walls, and expansive windows that capture natural light and views. Upstairs, two bedrooms open to a private balcony and share a spacious bath, along with a bright yoga/sunroom. The walk-out lower level includes a bedroom, bath, media room, bonus space, and utility/battery room.
Designed by Alice Dodson and built by Mark Bondurant, this thoughtfully crafted residence blends sustainable design with comfort and functionality.
Built for performance, the south-facing orientation maximizes solar gain, while 12-inch concrete walls (R-17) provide thermal mass and natural climate control. The off-grid system includes a 3.6 kW photovoltaic array, Outback inverter, 48 industrial batteries, and solar thermal for hot water and radiant heat, with a Kohler propane generator backup. Private well and 3-bedroom septic in place.
Outdoor features support a self-sufficient lifestyle with terraced gardens, a 1,550-gallon rainwater collection system for irrigation, and established fruit trees (peach, Asian pear, persimmon). Additional structures include a woodworking shop, storage cabin, and chicken barn. Potential for additional homesites.
This is a rare and special property. If you are looking for beauty and off grid living, this is your home.
Location
State NC
County Buncombe
Zoning R-LD
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Other - See Remarks
Heating Hot Water, Passive Solar, Propane, Radiant Floor
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Bamboo, Concrete, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas, Gas Vented, Living Room
Fireplace true
Appliance Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Washer/Dryer
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Carport Spaces 2
Utilities Available Propane, Solar
View Long Range, Mountain(s)
Street Surface Gravel,Paved
Porch Balcony, Deck, Screened, Side Porch
Garage false
Building
Lot Description Private, Wooded, Views
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Basement
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Other - See Remarks
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Black Mountain
Middle Schools Charles D Owen
High Schools Charles D Owen
Others
Senior Community false
Special Listing Condition None