A striking expression of modern mountain architecture has entered the market with the debut of 820 Laurel Ridge Drive, a 6,155-square-foot residence perched above the fairways of Laurel Ridge Country Club in Western North Carolina. Offered at $2,725,000, the home is represented exclusively by Jennifer Campbell Overbeeke of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Asheville office.
Located in Haywood County, Waynesville has long been celebrated as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains due to its unique positioning between the national park, Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Within this storied landscape, the residence commands an elevated setting directly above the club’s 11th tee, capturing sweeping views across the golf course, rolling valley and layered Blue Ridge Mountains. Few homes in the community offer such a dramatic and uninterrupted vantage point.
Originally re-envisioned in 2008, the residence draws clear inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophies, celebrating his belief in harmony between structure and landscape. Built seamlessly into the hillside, the home’s horizontal emphasis, low-profile roofline, clerestory windows and native stonework echo the timeless influence of Wright’s Prairie and Usonian styles. Abundant natural light transforms the structure into a luminous composition of glass, stone and geometry, allowing it to feel both grounded and expansive within its surroundings.
Inside, the great room stands as the centerpiece, boasting towering ceilings, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and walls of glass that frame the mountains. A soaring stone fireplace rises dramatically to the upper-level gallery, while walls of windows bring natural light and layered mountain vistas into every corner. Architectural beams overhead reinforce the modernist influence, creating both intimacy and grandeur within a single open, cohesive space. Beneath, the dining area is positioned to accommodate gatherings of any size.
The primary suite, thoughtfully located on the main level, is filled with natural light from generous windows that bring the outdoors in. An adjoining bonus room, currently used as ahome gym, offers flexible living options. Additionally, two pantries, including a dedicated butler’s pantry, enhance the home’s functionality with abundant storage and thoughtful design.
Ascending to the upper level that serves as a private guest wing, a second primary suite, a large loft, an office and another en-suite guest room are perfect for extended stays and hosting with ease. Warm wood paneling, clerestory windows and textured materials create a retreat-like ambiance that mirrors the natural palette outside, while the lofted lounge features stone columns, a built-in bar area and a generous media space, making it ideal for private relaxation or casual entertaining.
The expansive wraparound veranda, with stone pillars, panoramic mountain views and multiple seating and dining areas, is an outdoor room of exceptional scale. It extends the entire main level and offers an unmatched setting for hosting gatherings that flow seamlessly from indoors to out. Whether taking in the sunrise with morning coffee or celebrating at sunset with guests as the mountains shift through shades of blue, this space defines the home’s entertaining appeal.
Laurel Ridge’s own history enriches the home’s story. In the late 1980s, the former Piedmont Inn property was reimagined by a private group of investors as a mountain golf community centered around a Bob Cupp-designed championship course and the iconic Grand Lodge. Remarkably, the original owner of 820 Laurel Ridge Drive was one of those investors, creating a rare throughline between the home and the community’s founding vision of elevated mountain living.
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“Properties of this caliber, and with this level of architectural distinction, rarely become available in Laurel Ridge. The combination of design pedigree, historic relevance, extraordinary views and one of the most inviting indoor-outdoor living environments in Western North Carolina makes this home truly one-of-a-kind.”
– Jennifer Campbell Overbeeke, global real estate advisor, Premier Sotheby's International Realty, Asheville
