Beautiful like-new home offering a rare combination of private country feel, with city convenience. This meticulous home's efficient floor plan lives large with a cathedral ceiling in the living room, french doors to the gorgeous patio & lots of windows to the surrounding green space. The open great room features a gas fireplace & beautiful wide plank hardwood floors. Contemporary kitchen with 42" cherry cabinetry, stainless appliances & granite counters. Large master on main. Professionally landscaped corner lot has seasonal blooms, drip irrigation, custom lighting, & a stone patio tucked in behind the home to create a fabulous garden oasis. Property backs to preserved historic site full of nature & feels like living in a preserve. Highly efficiency dual zone HVAC, on demand Navien water heater & programmable Nest thermostats control utility costs. Located just 5 mins from downtown Asheville, fine restaurants & shopping are close by. But, escape to your quiet sanctuary is quick & easy