164 Avery County High School Road, Newland, NC 28657

In the heart of Avery County, beyond the trappings of ordinary architecture lies a residence unlike any other—a home and living chronicle, meticulously kept grounds that includes a private pond, abundant with aquatic life. Constructed from reclaimed log cabins and barns gathered from across the nation. Every beam, floorboard, and stone carries a story, blending centuries-old heritage with refined comfort. This residence is a rare fusion of preservation and innovation—a private retreat, a celebration of heritage, and a true architectural work of art. THE APPALACHIAN CABIN; The dining room and kitchen are anchored by hand-hewn logs salvaged from an 1840s North Carolina cabin, where settlers once gathered around a stone hearth after long days in the fields. The cabin features multiple flex spaces to comfortably host family and friends. Underfoot, hand-planed floorboards from the same cabin creak with history. The great room showcases towering beams reclaimed from a historic Gap Creek, … read more …