AHBA Past Parade of Homes Entries & Winners

• 30-40% lower operational costs Super efficient geothermal heat pump, collecting home’s heat/cool from the ground Geothermal system supplies (for free) 60% of domestic hot water needs
  
• On-demand Rinnai tankless water heater supplies the rest ERV for fresh air introduction.
  
• Trane “CleanEffects” whole-house air cleaner
  
• Full-cavity/full envelope LD-R50 Icynene foam insulation with clean & renewable castor oil base
  
• Site-harvested, varying width oak floors
  
• Locally quarried stone porch and fireplace surround
  
• Hardie plank and hand-dipped cedar shingle exterior 

I-240 to Exit 5A/Merrimon Ave. north for 2 miles to RIGHT onto Beaverdam Rd. for 2.1 miles to LEFT onto Pinecroft Rd. for 0.4 miles to LEFT onto Black Oak Dr. for 0.00 miles to RIGHT on Black Oak Dr. for 0.4 miles to 158 Black Oak Dr. on LEFT.

Our homes feature thoughtful design, fusing the vintage with the modern. A top-quality green builder, our practice is guided by stylish, locally-acquired finishes, conscientious resource management, and commitment to healthy, high-performance homes, translating to reduced operational costs, increased comfort and aesthetic appeal, and a healthier dwelling.  Demos Builders builds approximately 3 new homes a year, with 1-2 renovations in which older homes are retrofitted with earth-friendly materials and systems. All of our homes are HealthyBuilt®/Energy Star certified. Let us build your green home.

• NC Healthy Built & ENERGY STAR certified
• Classic craftsman architecture with modern interior
• Kitchen designed for entertaining with custom butcher block island
• Ultra efficient Trane HVAC System, fully zoned and sized for basement expansion
• Master on the main
• High quality wood-burning fireplace in vaulted great room
• Additional 1000 square feet of daylight basement for future expansion
• Beautiful mountain views off two large back decks
• Quiet, cul-de-sac location
• Just 10 minutes to downtown Asheville

From I-240 or I-40, take 74-A towards Fairview, Village Park entrance will be on the right after A.C. Reynolds High School and Ingles.  Turn into Village Park and follow Village Pointe Lane to the cul-de-sac, home on right, #109.

Greencraft is committed to serving the Asheville Community as a sustainable builder.  We are locally owned and operated and excited to be part of the thriving local green building community.  James Bound is President and General Contractor for Greencraft.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Asheville Home Builders Association, and is an active member of the Western North Carolina Green Building Council.  James holds an Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Oregon and with a passion for building and the environment he continually strives to raise the level of workmanship and the sustainability of our craft.

• "Jappalachian" theme that combines the Zen details of Japan while honoring the history and materials of Appalachia
•  Locally harvested and milled wood siding, flooring and trim
• NC HealthyBuilt certified
• Designed by S-Squared studio-a green architectural design firm
• Galvalume roofing
• Oak front porch decking
• Zen courtyard with river-stone patio and Japanese inspired fence
• Book-matched cherry bar top, and suspended cherry shelf in kitchen with soap stone countertops as well
• Sprayfoam insulation in roof deck
• Master Bedroom suite on main level with spectacular bathroom with recycled content tile, a recycled copper sink, and a river of river stones leading you through

From I-240 take Montford Ave.  (downtown) exit. Turn right heading away from downtown. Travel down Montford Ave approximately .5miles. Take Left on Watauga across from the park. Follow Watauga to first stop sign. Turn right onto Pearson Ave. and proceed  approximately .25 miles. Turn right on Hibriten. Home will be first on the right.

Since graduating from Warren Wilson College with a degree in Environmental Studies, Hans Doellgast has dedicated himself to building ecologically responsible, healthy homes.  Hans is now the owner of Jade Mountain Builders, a group of conscientious craftsmen who take a holistic approach to building homes.  Hans’s team clears jobsites, digs foundations, frames walls and roofs, installs windows and doors, hangs siding, lays tile, builds cabinets, installs complex trim, and builds stone patios and walkways.  By keeping these skilled craftsmen in-house, Hans is able to maintain an extremely high level of quality control.  Jade Mountain Builders is currently working on their 12th N.C. certified Healthy Built home.    

• Designed by Michael McDonough-award winning local architect
• Locally harvested and milled wood siding, flooring, and trim
• Solar PV power panels, and hot water panels
• Whole house air filtration system with
• Hepa filter
• Rainwater harvesting
• NC HealthyBuilt certified
• Spray foam insulation in all walls and roof
• Custom stone, wood, and metal work
• Native landscaping
• Whimsical details that make you feel like you have stepped into a fairy tale
• We are now working on our 17th certified HealthyBuilt home

From Downtown take I-240 east to exit 7. Go straight through first light across bridge to second light.  Turn Left, and go straight through next light down off ramp onto 70 East. Merge into far left lane and take first left at light. Immediately turn right onto New Haw Creek Rd. and proceed .5 miles. Turn left onto Cisco Rd. and proceed to first stop sign. Turn right onto Old Haw Creek, and travel approximately .75 miles.  Turn left onto Willowbrook. The home is the second on left.

Since graduating from Warren Wilson College with a degree in Environmental Studies, Hans Doellgast has dedicated himself to building ecologically responsible, healthy homes.  Hans is now the owner of Jade Mountain Builders, a group of conscientious craftsmen who take a holistic approach to building homes.  Hans’s team clears jobsites, digs foundations, frames walls and roofs, installs windows and doors, hangs siding, lays tile, builds cabinets, installs complex trim, and builds stone patios and walkways.  By keeping these skilled craftsmen in-house, Hans is able to maintain an extremely high level of quality control.  Jade Mountain Builders is currently working on their 12th N.C. certified Healthy Built home.    

• Spacious main-level living floorplan, ENERGY STAR certified
• 3 bedroom, 3 full baths, office
• Front and rear covered decks
• Open vaulted greatroom with gas fireplace
• Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and quality carpeting
• Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and wood-finished cabinetry
• Finished 2-car garage
• Community clubhouse with pool and fitness center
• Creekside trail with footbridge to recreational area
• Low-maintenance exterior features fiber-cement siding and accents in an arts-and-crafts architecturial design

Take 19/23 North (Future I-26 West) to Exit 21 (New Stock Road).  At the end of the ramp take a left onto New Stock road and go 1.7 miles.  Take a right on Pinebrook Road and then take another right into Pinebrook Farms.  Stay straight to 17 Creek View Drive.  The home will be on your right.

Bruce Alexander and the Lifestyle Homes of Distinction team have been building high quality, affordable new homes in Asheville and the surrounding areas since 1996. Both a builder and developer, Lifestyle Homes offers lifestyle rich communities; combining low-maintenance homes with community amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools and walking trails.  Lifestyle Homes has won several Parade of Homes awards throughout the years and has been featured in numerous local, regional and national publications such as Builder Magazine and Where to Retire.

• Open main-level living floorplan, NC HealthyBuilt certified
• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, sunroom
• Upstairs flexroom with optional full bath
• Covered front porch with outdoor patio
• Vaulted greatroom with gas fireplace
• Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and quality carpeting
• Large open kitchen with granite countertops and wood-finished cabinetry
• Finished 2-car garage
• Community clubhouse with pool and fitness center and walking trails
• Exterior and landscape maintenance included

Take I-40 west from Asheville to exit 44. At the end of the ramp take a right onto Smoky Park Highway (19/23 South) and proceed 2.9 miles.  Take a right on Dogwood Road. The Vistas of Westfield Entrance is .5 miles on your right. 51 Westfield Way is just before the clubhouse on your right. 

Bruce Alexander and the Lifestyle Homes of Distinction team have been building high quality, affordable new homes in Asheville and the surrounding areas since 1996. Both a builder and developer, Lifestyle Homes offers lifestyle rich communities; combining low-maintenance homes with community amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools and walking trails.  Lifestyle Homes has won several Parade of Homes awards throughout the years and has been featured in numerous local, regional and national publications such as Builder Magazine and Where to Retire.

• Open one-level living floorplan, ENERGY STAR certified
• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den
• Beautiful corner sunroom with large windows
• Garden patio
• Vaulted greatroom with gas fireplace
• Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and quality carpeting
• Open kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops and wood finished cabinetry
• Finished 2-car garage
• Community clubhouse with pool and fitness center, scenic pond and walking trails
• Exterior and landscape maintenance included

From Asheville, take I-26 East to Exit 53 (Upward Road). Take left at the end of the ramp and go .5miles. Turn left onto South Orchard Road and the community entrance will be .7 miles on your left.  Follow the directional signs to the parade home.

Bruce Alexander and the Lifestyle Homes of Distinction team have been building high quality, affordable new homes in Asheville and the surrounding areas since 1996. Both a builder and developer, Lifestyle Homes offers lifestyle rich communities; combining low-maintenance homes with community amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools and walking trails.  Lifestyle Homes has won several Parade of Homes awards throughout the years and has been featured in numerous local, regional and national publications such as Builder Magazine and Where to Retire.

• Open main-level living floorplan, NC HealthyBuilt certified
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, upstairs flex space
• Covered front porch and rear deck
• Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and quality carpeting
• Large open kitchen with granite countertops and wood-finished cabinetry
• Finished 2-car garage
• Community clubhouse with pool and fitness center
• Creekside trail with footbridge to recreational area
• Low-maintenance exterior features fiber-cement siding and accents in an arts-and-crafts architectural design.  

Take 19/23 North (Future I-26 West) to Exit 21, (New Stock Road). At the end of the ramp take a left onto New Stock road and go 1.7 miles. Turn right on Pinebrook Road and then take another right into Pinebrook Farms. Stay straight to # Creek View Drive, the home will be on your right.

Bruce Alexander and the Lifestyle Homes of Distinction team have been building high quality, affordable new homes in Asheville and the surrounding areas since 1996. Both a builder and developer, Lifestyle Homes offers lifestyle rich communities; combining low-maintenance homes with community amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, outdoor swimming pools and walking trails.  Lifestyle Homes has won several Parade of Homes awards throughout the years and has been featured in numerous local, regional and national publications such as Builder Magazine and Where to Retire.

• 3 bedrooms / 2 ½ baths
• Hickory floors
• ENERGY STAR certified
• Stream on Property
• Master on main
• Cathedral ceiling in great room
• Screened porch

From downtown Asheville, take Merrimon Avenue north.  Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive and then left again onto Glenview.  The property is located on the right side before a sharp right turn.                         From 240, take US 19/23 north toward Weaverville.  Take the Elk Mountain Road (exit 24) toward Woodfin.  Turn right onto Burnsville Hill Road.  Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive. Turn right onto Glenview Road.  House is located on the right.

HomeSource was founded by Tim Alexander, a licensed general contractor with over 20 years of experience in the Asheville real estate, development and construction market. Tim is also a certified Green Building Professional.   In addition to his builder's credentials, Tim holds a Business degree from Western Carolina University. He has been a NC Real Estate Broker since 1984, a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Asheville and the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. HomeSource specializes in custom home building and extensive remodeling work.

• 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths
• Large deck
• Cathedral ceilings
• Alarm system
• .53 acre lot
• Master suite on main
• Hardwood flooring
• Central vacuum system
• Double-car garage
• Granite countertops

From I-40 exit 53.  Take Hwy 74A towards Fairview.  Go approximately .25 miles past the Ingles.  Turn right into Village Park Subdivision.  36 Village Pointe Lane is the second house on the left.

 HomeSource was founded by Tim Alexander, a licensed general contractor with over 20 years of experience in the Asheville real estate, development and construction market. Tim is also a certified Green Building Professional.   In addition to his builder's credentials, Tim holds a Business degree from Western Carolina University. He has been a NC Real Estate Broker since 1984, a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Asheville and the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. HomeSource specializes in custom home building and extensive remodeling work.

• One-level living
• All areas are wheelchair-accessible
• Attached 2-car garage
• Built-in entertainment center
• Private, wooded lot
• Closed/sealed crawlspace
• Flagstone front porch
• Jeld-Wen casement windows

Take Hwy 70 to Riceville Road (Beside the VA Hospital) and proceed approximately 2 miles.  Turn right into Oak Hollow Subdivision.  Take first left, then first right onto Pine Valley Lane.  Travel to the end.  The House is on the left.

HomeSource was founded by Tim Alexander, a licensed general contractor with over 20 years of experience in the Asheville real estate, development and construction market. Tim is also a certified Green Building Professional.   In addition to his builder\\\'s credentials, Tim holds a Business degree from Western Carolina University. He has been a NC Real Estate Broker since 1984, a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Asheville and the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. HomeSource specializes in custom home building and extensive remodeling work.

• StreamLine/TimberWorks timber frame hybrid
• SIP walls & roof
• NC HealthyBuilt certified
• ENERGY STAR-rated
• Superior walls foundation
• Custom high-end features and finishes
• Soaring, open, vaulted ceilings
• Natural hardwoods, tile and stone throughout
• Norco Windows
• Custom cabinets, floors, windows/doors & finishes by Jennings Builders Supply

From downtown take College Street towards the tunnel.  Turn left onto Town Mountain Road and proceed all the way up the mountain.  Enter the gates on the left into Bartram's Walk and proceed down the mountain.  Turn right onto Franklin Trace and proceed over bridge & up the curve to house site on the right.

Frellick Brothers is a small, hands-on, customer oriented construction company specializing in high-end, ultra-green custom homes.  Steve, Brian & Dean bring more than 50 years of combined experience in the custom home market.  Their trademark is cutting edge "green" building, and timber framing where craftsmanship is the rule.  Frellick Brothers' homes feature HealthyBuilt Home, ENERGY STAR, and LEED certifications.  Staying on top of the latest building trends helping to preserve the environment and most importantly delivering beyond customer expectations is what drives the Frellick Brothers.  Their goal is to create homes with exceptional "old-world" craftsmanship, quality & value built to last for lifetimes.

• StreamLine/Timber Works full timber frame
• SIP walls & roof, cedar, stone & timber exterior
• Custom high-end features
• Master suite on main
• Natural hardwood, tile and stone throughout
• Extensive outdoor living spaces
• Upper-end kitchen and baths  
• Soaring open, vaulted ceilings
• Wooded stream setting
• The Cliffs amentities

Take I-240 west and exit onto I-26 east toward Spartanburg/Hendersonville/Asheville Airport and proceed 6.5 miles.  Turn right on exit 37 onto Highway 146 (Long Shoals Road) and proceed 1.5 miles.  Turn rightonto Highway 191 and proceed .2 miles  Turn left onto Arcadia Farms Way.  Stop at the security gate and then merge onto Cliffsridge Parkway.  Turn left onto Walnut Valley Parkway.  Turn left onto Mystie Valley Parkway.  Turn right onto Powder Creek and then left onto Deep Creek Trail.  The home is second on the right.

Frellick Brothers is a small, hands-on, customer oriented construction company specializing in high-end, ultra-green custom homes.  Steve, Brian & Dean bring more than 50 years of combined experience in the custom home market.  Their trademark is cutting edge "green" building, and timber framing where craftsmanship is the rule.  Frellick Brothers' homes feature HealthyBuilt Home, ENERGY STAR, and LEED certifications.  Staying on top of the latest building trends helping to preserve the environment and most importantly delivering beyond customer expectations is what drives the Frellick Brothers.  Their goal is to create homes with exceptional "old-world" craftsmanship, quality & value built to last for lifetimes.

• Conveniently located in south Asheville
• One acre lot with mountain and stream views
• Energy-efficient green-built with geothermal HVAC, ERV & solar water heater
• Provision for elevator, if desired
• Large screened rocking chair porch & screened pavilion for outdoor living
• Covered porches on lower level
• Glen Arden, Cane Creek & Roberson school district
• 950 square foot mother-in-law suite above garage

Take Highway 25 south.  Turn left onto Mills Gap Road and proceed 1 mile.  Turn left onto Concord Road and proceed 1.2 miles.  Keswick Hills is on the left.

John and Milan Chewning are the owners of Keswick Homes and developers of Keswick Hills subdivision in South Asheville.  They reside and build exclusively in Keswick Hills.  John and Milan work together as a team, John handling the construction end of the process and Milan handling the design and finish details.  Every home is custom designed for the site with emphasis on comfort and functionality as well as casually elegant details.  Lots are available in Phase I and Phase II in Keswick Hills for custom homes.  For more information, contact John or Milan Chewning, at 828-687-3511 or email to jchewning@charter.net.

• NC HealthyBuilt & ENERGY STAR certified
• Icynene insulation & Low-E/Argon windows
• Metlund D'Mand water circulating system (saves 3,600-12,000 gallons per year)
• Water-saving Kohler® fixtures and Moen® faucets
• Porcelain tile porch floors and recycled tire walkways
• Ninchiha fiber cement lap & shingle siding 2-story stone fireplace with granite hearth
• Custom cherry cabinetry and granite countertops
• Glass and stone tile @ kitchen backsplash
• Daylight basement with garage/workshop, mudroom and unfinished space for future expansion

Take highway 74-A east through Fairview to Miller Rd. (approximately 6 miles from I-40 -just before 74-A reduces to two lanes).  Turn left onto Miller Rd. and proceed .4 miles to Ledgestone Development on left.  Turn left onto Ledgestone Drive and go .4 miles to #81 on right.

Nancy Padgett, founder of High Country Homes, Inc., has more than 25 years experience in quality construction and custom design.  Know for her personalized service and attention to detail, Nancy specializes in one-of-a-kind custom homes spanning a wide range of style, size, and prize.  Nancy is a four-time Parade of Homes winner, a three-time Griffin Award recipient, and AHBA's 1994 Builder of the Year.  Committed to responsible building, Nancy is an NAHB Certified Green Building Professional, a participant in ENERGY STAR and NC HealthyBuilt Homes certification programs, and member of the WNC Green Building Council.

• Single-level 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath plan with flexible living spaces
• Woman-Centric Matters design with emphasis on areas for de-stressing, storage, flexibility and entertainment
• ENERGY STAR-rated and NC HealthyBuilt home
• One of seven EPA WaterSense pilot builders in the country
• Rinnai tankless water heater and hydro heating system
• Engineered hardwood, ceramic tile, and Shaw N^ recyclable carpet
• Upgraded granite countertops
• Low-maintenance community with walking trail
• Three miles from historic downtown Hendersonville and walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and businesses
• Nine and ten foot ceilings

From I-26 in Hendersonville take exit 49-A (Chimney Rock Rd/Hwy64) east towards Bat Cave and proceed 1.5 miles.  Turn right onto Half Moon Trail at sales center and follow to left on Brookstone Court.

With over 24 years of experience building communities in Western North Carolina, Nappier & Turner represented by President Jeff Huntley, strives to provide an unparalleled product at a great price point.  As the only Woman-Centric Matters licensed builder in Henderson County,  they are dedicatedd to providing home-designs for how you truly live with emphasis on areas for the de-stressing, storage, flexibility and entertainment, as well as health and efficiency.  Their communities provide single-level living, without the hassle of exterior maintenance and yard work.  At Nappier & Turner Construction Co., Inc they believe that "All square feet are not created equal."

• Ranni on demand hot water heater
• Weathershield windows and doors
• Icynene and spyder insulation
• Dual master suites
• TRANE high efficiency HVAC with dual fuel backup

Take I-40 east to Black Mountain (exit 64).  Turn right onto Hwy. 9 south.  Take left at for proceeding on Hwy. 9 south continuing past Christmont. Turn right into The Settings.  Bear right at Gatehouse and stay right on Cottage Lane. 

Thomas McClain is an Asheville, North Carolina native who began his entrepreneurial career 18 years ago in Orlando, Florida.  After earning his master’s degree, he started his own business in Asheville, Home Sweet Home Land Management Group, LLC, as a general contractor with an unlimited building license.  His specialty is building quality homes for the growing family, custom homes and spec homes.  His homes are built for gracious entertaining and luxury living.  He takes immense pride in the style of home he creates and his close attention to detail is evident in the final product as is apparent when you enter his homes.  He spares no expense to create a “Home Sweet Home”.

• 9,352 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 6 baths and 2 half baths on a 4 acre lot
• Located in Poplar Ridge-one of Asheville's premier gated communities (sitting at an elevation of 3,041 feet which provides incredible views of Mt. Pisgah and Cold Mountain)
• Nestled on a 4 acre lot cul-de-sac lot with a level driveway and natural buffers creating a very private setting.
• Oak floors throughout all living areas
• 8' high doors in finished basement and first floor
• 10'-12' ceilings and vaulted ceilings throughout
• Full kitchen, wet bar, 7.1 surround sound system, large centrally located natural stone fireplace, gymnasium and sauna in basement
• Lutron lighting and custom designed home automation system
• Large rear Ipe deck and exterior covered fireplace with view of Mt. Pisgah
• Board and batten, cedar shake and natural stone siding

Take Mills Gap Rd.  Turn left onto Pinners Cove Rd. and proceed 1.2 miles.  Turn right at Poplar Ridge sign (500' through security gates).  Turn right onto Hearthstone Dr. and proceed .5 miles.  Take a hard left at the traffic circle onto Crestridge Dr. and proceed .5 miles to cul-de-sac.

Ken Jackson, a fourth generation builder of custom homes in the Asheville Area has completed over 65 homes from $100,000-$4,500,000.  His homes are in many of Asheville's prominent communities including Biltmore Forest, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, and Poplar Ridge.  The 1976 architecture/construction management graduate from Clemson University has been a force in the Asheville building community since his relocation her in 1981.  Jackson also has developed many of Asheville's well-known residential communities including Weston Heights, Blake Mountain Estates, Mills Creek Condominiums, Stafford Hills and The Village at Bradley Branch.

• NC HealthyBuilt certified
• Open floor plans
• Bamboo and cork floors
• Concrete counter tops
• Contemporary finishes
• Energy efficient
• Covered deck
• Secured garage parking
• Walk to downtown
• Panoramic mountain & city views

From I-240 take the Charlotte Street exit and proceed south.  Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Middlemount Flowers is on the corner).  Take the fourth right on to Alexander.  Turn left onto Skyloft Dr.

Matt Holloway is the owner of Aspen Builders, LLC, specializing in General Contracting and high-end custom homebuilding.  Aspen Builders has been in the Hendersonville, NC area for approximately 11 years building several commercial projects and custom homebuilding in the western North Carolina areas elite golf communities.  Aspen is currently working on a 69-unit condominium project in Asheville, NC along with several high end custom homes locates at the Cliffs Communities in Travelers Rest, SC.  Matt Holloway was past-president of the Hendersonville Home Builders Association in 2003 and member of the HHBA Building Committee, overseeing the construction of the HHBA commercial office located in downtown Hendersonville.  Aspen Builders has been featured in the May 2003 issue of Builder/Architect Magazine which is circulated throughout western NC.  Aspen Builders, with a personnel team that includes two project managers, one full-time carpenter, two laborers and one office staff, they offer fully insured and licensed in both NC and SC with an unlimited license status in North Carolina. 

• Breathtaking mountain community
• Picturesque mountain views
• Expansive wrap-around front porches  
• Low maintenance exterior features
• Master suite on first and second floor
• Beautiful family room with vaulted wood ceilings and stone fireplace
• Custom cherry cabinets with natural granite tops
• Custom features throughout:  tile, staircase, etc.

From I-26 north. Turn right onto  Highway 19 (exit 9) and proceed 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Crooked Creek Rd. and proceed .8  miles. Turn right at covered bridge onto Traditions Way.  The home is immediately on right.

Jeffrey M. Ammons is the president and owner of Ammons Building Corporation.  He has been named Wake County Builder of the year, and is a Wake County Parade of Homes gold winner for multiple years.  He is a new member of the Asheville Home Builders Association.  His recent projects include custom built homes in the newly developed Mountain Traditions located in Mars Hill, North Carolina and Heritage Overlook located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. 

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 full baths
• NC HealthyBuilt and ENERGY STAR-rated home
• Spectacular long range mountain views on 2 sides
• Overlooks French Broad River and the town of Marshall
• Open Floor plan with vaulted ceiling
• Master suite on main level
• Less than 25 minutes to downtown Asheville
• Gas fireplace and appliances
• Custom kitchen featuring hand-crafted maple cabinetry and granite countertops
• Hardwood floors with stained interior doors and trim

Take highway 19/23 (future I-26) north.  Take exit 19-A toward Marshall and proceed 6.5 miles on highway 25/70.  Turn left on Ivy River and proceed about 1 mile until Ivy River Rd. ends.  Turn right at the stop sign, then left toward Marshall and proceed into downtown Marshall.  Turn left in front of the courthouse onto Bailey’s Branch Rd.  Cross the bridge and follow the road up the mountain approximately .25 miles to the entrance to Star Mountain.

Stanton Custom Homes, LLC, owned and operated by Michael C. Stanton was established in NC in 2004.  Michael’s easy going approach and clear communication provide a seamless experience when building a home.  Michael prides himself in quality craftsmanship, mindful attention to budget, and the use of innovative and energy efficient products to create homes that exceed his clients expectations.

• The EcoLux Residence is green luxury home that is ENERGY STAR-rated NC Healthy Built certified
• 5 Bedrooms, 5 ½ Baths, 2 separate master suites w/ luxurious spa showers & baths
• Kohler body sprays, bubble tub, faucets, fixtures & dual flush toilets throughout
• 6 Separate covered decks with long range western mountain views
• Beautiful Italian kitchen & wet bar cabinets & thermador appliance
• Stunning metal stair case & cable rail that floats in the center of the house
• 2 ½ Story living room that spills out onto the voluminous west facing deck
• Mohawk greenworks maple hardwood & SmartStrand carpet (made from corn)
• BioBased soybean spray foam insulation in combination with recycled blue jean material for interior wall insulation.
• FSC certified vanities & Caesarstone GreenGuard quartz counters by West End Cabinets

6 Minutes from downtown Asheville.  Take I-26 north to Exit 23 (Newbridge exit).  Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and proceed under the freeway.   Take the first left and then take a right onto Mills Place proceed 100 yards.  Turn left onto Firethorn Drive and proceed .2 miles.  Turn right onto Stillview Dr.  and proceed 100 yards.   Turn left onto Windwhisper and proceed 0.5 miles to the home.

Jim Ott created EcoLux Residences from a commitment to energy, quality & unique design.  The ES residence (found at www.ecoluxresidences.com) demonstrates this commitment through innovative building technologies and the home's ability to both conserve and create energy.  Founded in 2005, Greenstone Builders Inc. is an unlimited licensed general contractor in Asheville, specializing in building exclusively ENERGY STAR®, Healthy Built homes. The award-winning company’s founder and CEO, Rick Dwyer, is the only builder in Buncombe County – and one of just five in the entire state – to earn the triple designations of Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), and Certified Green Professional (CGP) from the National Association of Home Builders.  Rick is a former member of the Asheville Home Builders Association Board of Directors.

• Geothermal heating & cooling
• Reclaimed Western North Carolina oak flooring and beams
• Ludowici clay tile roofing
• Reward walls Insulated Concrete Form Construction
• Keith Summerour architecture
• Plaster walls
• Full greenbuilding package
• Outdoor fireplace and covered porch
• Locally harvested stone
• Custom, reclaimed doors throughout

Cold Mountain is easily reached from Interstate 40. From Asheville (eta 35 minutes), take Exit 37 - East Canton. Turn left then right at stoplight onto US 19/23 west into Canton. In Canton, take State Route 110 south (left) to US 276. At US 276 turn left. Cold Mountain is about five miles south on 276, directly across the street from Springdale Golf Course.  Look for Cold Mountain Signs with our trout logo along Hwy 276.  Turn right across bridge.

Bronco Construction, Inc. has been building exquisite custom homes for over twenty years. From 1983 through 1998, owner Bob Dylewski created some of the finest high-end custom homes in the town of Stuart and surrounding areas on Florida's east coast. Since relocating with his family to Mills River in 1998, Bob has worked with many of the area's top architecture firms to create a number of distinctive homes in Brevard, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Lake Toxaway and Waynesville.

• Authentic Tudor Revival masterpiece featuring 360,000 pounds of granite, 32,000 bricks and cypress timbers.  Bricks in herringbone and other intricate patterns
• 32' tall great hall ceiling with oak beams, 12' "judge's paneling", custom trim profiles, and custom cast stone fireplace mantle featuring quatrefoil design
• Antique and custom light fixtures from Canada and Europe
• Kitchen features custom cabinetry, granie countertops and large walk-in pantry
• Upstairs "mini master" with twin vanities and upstairs laundry center
• Stunning outdoor living area with winter view of Mt. Pisgah
• 4-car garage with large office/apartment area above with full bathroom
• Unfinished basement rough plumbed for full size kitchen/bar area, jack-n-jill bathroom, two additional bedrooms and large recreation room
• Elevator shaft for future elevator

From Asheville take Valley Springs from Hendersonville Road and proceed up to main gate.  Turn left onto Nethermead and proceed for a few hundred yards and Nethermead will turn into Racquet Club Rd.  Do Not turn right on Racquet club. Just go straight. The house is third house on right just past this change of name. Lot 166.  Please do not park in front of our two neighbors to the right or the neighbor to the left.

The Kennerly Group’s building focus has consisted of top-quality home projects in luxury communities. They have been very fortunate to work on projects that involve many different styles of architecture in Atlanta and Highlands. Originally from Asheville, Roger and Beverly decided to move home in 2006 to be close to family. We are passionate about building new homes and outdoor rooms with roots in the romantic period of the early 1900’s. We hope you enjoy this offering which is our vision of an authentic Tudor Revival home of the early 20th century.

• Green building practices (NC HealthyBuilt certified and ENERGY STAR-rated)
• Located in the new community of Star Mountain in Marshall
• Breathtaking views of the French Broad River and town of Marshall
• Contemporary craftsmen with 9’ ceilings on main level
• Master bedroom and study on first floor
• Vaulted dining room and master bedroom ceilings
• Expansive deck to enjoy the mountain views
• Hardwood floors and stained Radiata Pine interior doors
• Shaker-style cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
• Wood burning or gas fireplace with gas furnace and appliances

North on Highway 19/23 (future 26), take exit 19-A.  Proceed 6.5 miles on Highway 25/70, turn left on Ivy River Road.  Proceed about 1 mile until road ends, turn left at the stop sign and then take an immediate left toward Marshall.  Proceed into downtown Marshall, turn left in front of the courthouse onto Bailey's Branch Road.  Cross the bridge and proceed approximately .25 miles to the entrance to Star Mountain development on the left.  House is on the left when you enter the development.

Falcon Development of NC, Inc. provides quality construction and development services in residential, commercial and historic renovation markets. Among the firm’s prized awards are Gold, Silver and Best in Show in previous Parades, the Griffin Award and the North Carolina Main Street Award.  Partners, David Ross and Melzer Morgan, focus on a combination of smart growth practices, energy efficiency, healthy built homes, and affordable quality construction. Dedicated to craftsmanship and detail, Falcon homes reflect a timeless tradition with an arts and crafts influence. Falcon builds 4-8 homes per year along with many commercial and historic renovation projects.

• Infill lot in Malvern Hills West Asheville
• Energy efficient, passive solar design
• North Carolina HealthyBuilt Homes certified
• Hardwood and tile floors throughout
• Granite countertops
• Custom tile shower
• Low flow faucets and toilets
• Low VOC paints

From Downtown Asheville, take I-240 west.  Take exit 2 for west Asheville.  Turn right onto Haywood rd. headed west. Turn left on Sulphur Springs Rd.  and proceed .5 miles. Turn left on Trotter Place.  The home is the first on the left.

JAG construction was established in 2003 completing countless rehab and renovation projects in the City of Asheville. Since then the mission of JAG construction has been refined to a focus on infill construction of efficient green-built residential structures and being a leader in the local Green building movement. As a custom builder we take pride in a clear, transparent, and relaxing building process that puts the customer first.  JAG Construction has been featured in New Life Journal and is currently building Asheville’s first “low-impact” residential development, Davenport Park.

·         Beautifully handcrafted Country French home has an open floor plan.

·         Exterior elegantly accented with genuine Vermont gray slate roof and copper gutters

·         Spacious grand hall, vaulted turret foyer, reclaimed beamed master suite, state-of-the-art laundry, study, dining and covered outdoor living area complete with stone fireplace 

·         Wood beam ceilings, hand carved mantel and custom kitchens and appliances

·         Beautiful faux painting, custom cabinetry, granite and butcher block countertops and distressed hardwood flooring

·         Complete home audio system, central vacuum and of course, an elevator.  

·         Scrolled custom iron 5-foot wide oak staircase

·         Two complete bedroom suites and custom kitchen embellished with mahogany countertops

·         Stone wine cellar features a hundred-year-old reclaimed church doors.  

·         Gardeners shed with its own outside entrance from the back of the home

Take 240 to Charlotte St. exit and proceed north.  Turn left on Edwin.  Turn right on Beaver Dam Road.  Turn left on Elk Mountain Scenic Highway.  Turn right into The Thoms Estate

Dan Grammatico is personally involved in the selling, design, and construction of every signature home. As third generation builder, Dan has been building luxury homes and condominiums for more than thirty years. He possesses an unlimited building license in North Carolina. His specialty building style ranges from Traditional, Tudor, Arts & Crafts, Contemporary, Mountain, to Country French. He limits the size of each Grammatico Signature Home to ensure quality.  His most recent projects is located within the Thoms Estate. Dan has been an AHBA Member for (4) years.  Dan’s passion is bringing dream homes into reality.

• Stone, cedar and dash stucco exterior
• 2-story great room with double custom mantel
• 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, master bedroom on the main level
• Large kitchen with cherry cabinets, island, pantry, desk workspace, granite tops, double convection oven, Jenn-Air down-draft cook top, under-counter microwave oven
• Large master bedroom suite, tray ceiling, “his” and “her” walk-in closets with built-ins, Jacuzzi brand whirlpool tub with heater, “his” and “her” shower with seat
• Whole-house central vaccum, hardwired security system intercom with music, structured wiring for whole house computer-video data network
• SEMCO Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows with Low E high performance glass
• 2 large decks with low-maintenance Trex flooring, cedar handrails and aluminum pickets
• Moen faucets and tub and shower valves with circulating hot water
• 3 zoned heating and cooling system

Take Highway 19/23 north to the New Stock exit.  Turn right at the light at the end of the ramp.  Turn left at the light, continuing north on Weaverville Highway.  Turn right at the light onto Reems Creek Road.  Go approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Pink Fox Cove Road.  Turn left on Hillcrest Drive.  Turn right on High Bluff Drive.  The home is on the left.

A past Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship winner, W.D. Metcalf and David Chambers together have nearly 75 years experience building homes in the western North Carolina area.  W.D. was one of the founding members of the Asheville HBA, has been honored as Builder of the Year and was featured in Builder/Architect magazine.  W.D. Metcalf Building and Realty Corporation has built homes in Ballentree, Glen Cove, Sondley Estates, Woodland Hills, Horizon Hills, Autumn Hills, Twin Brook Hills, Biltmore Park, and Reems Creek Golf Club.

• Morning Room
• Upper Floor Family Room
• Drop Zone and other custom built-ins
• Hardwood Floors
• Quartz stone and hardwood island kitchen counter tops
• Unfinished bonus room and bath
• Covered side porch

Take I-240 East to highway 74 A. After passing under I-40 proceed 4 miles to entrance of Southcliff on the left.  Proceed through the gatehouse and make first right on Slide Rock Way.

Longmeadow Homes is a development and homebuilding company that builds custom homes and lot/home packages in Asheville, Fairview, Hendersonville, Mills River and Montreat, NC

• ENERGY STAR certified house-Iceyene insulation throughout
• Sealed healthy crawlspace
• First floor master suite with Tray ceilings and tile bath
• Rinnai tankless water heater
• Granite countertops throughout
• Hardi-plank siding and soffits
• Custom closet systems throughout
• Prewired for sound, cable, data
• Stone veneer front
• Flooring-hardwood, tile and low voc carpet

Take I-26 to Airport Road (exit 40). Turn west on Hwy 280. Turn left on School House Road. Turn right on Banner Farm. Turn left on Old Souther. Turn left on Country Drive. Turn right on Lone Oak. The home is on the corner of Lone Oak & Country Drive.

In Rich Builders we pride ourselves on our willingness to be fliexble, without sacrificing quality, in order to deliver a home to our customers that is truly custom to their wants.  We have a solid team of subs many of whom have been with us for several years.  We have learned that without thses dedicated support professionals we could not produce the quality home that is our requirement and trademark.  This home is located in Oak Meadows a new 15 subdivision nestled between Mills River and Hendersonville. View our home/lot packages in the low to mid $300's at www.beverly-hanks.com/communities/oakmeadows/

• Contemporary styling with traditional materials
• Passive solar design
• Acid-stained concrete main floor
• SIP wall construction
• Galvalume roof
• Solar hot water system
• Rainwater collection
• Locally manufactured building materials
• NC HealthyBuilt gold certification
• Methods allow for accelerated construction schedule & lower cost

From downtown Asheville take I-240 west.  Exit at Haywood Rd.  and turn right.  Take immediate right onto Burton St.  Bear left at stop sign and continue on Burton St.  Bear right onto Boyd Ave. The house is on the left

Dave Battle founded Battle Contracting, Inc. in 2005 after beginning his career as a local carpenter.  He has worked with many local contractors in a variety of roles, and has maintained a fluid business model.  Investing his focus and attention toward quality and professionalism, Dave has grounded Battle Contracting Inc. in sound building practices.  An Asheville native, Dave considers responsible development, sustainable design, and environmentally sensitive methods leading priorities in today’s industry.

• NC HealthyBuilt certified
• Walking distance to Downtown and the River Arts District
• Contemporary urban residence designed by architect Daryl Rantis
• Pre-plumbed for radiant floor heat and solar hot water panels
• ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and light fixtures
• 14 seer-zoned Lennox heat pump system
• Designer selected interior finishes; bamboo, concrete and hardwood floors, tile bathrooms, modern color scheme, sleek lighting and contemporary cabinetry
• Permeable off-street parking area and shared garden and green space
• Drought tolerant landscaping with recycled “urban crete” retaining walls
• 10 views of the setting sun and distant mountains

From Patton Ave. turn left onto Clingman Ave. and proceed one block. Turn right onto Hilliard Ave.  Follow to end then left onto W. Haywood Street.  The house is the first on the right.

Sun Construction was established 28 years ago in 1981.  Bill designed and constructed a

small energy-efficient passive solar home for his first client in the mountains outside Asheville.  He has been designing and building thoughtful well crafted homes ever since.  From award winning mountain get-aways, to Arts and Crafts Bungalows and now urban infill contemporary residences, Sun Construction has embraced new styles and technologies incorporating new ideas into time honored building traditions.  Bill entered his first Parade of Homes in 1991 and now he proudly enters his new “Dwell” style home and invites you to come take a look.

• 4 bedrooms 3 ½ baths- 2,583 sq ft
• NC HealthyBuilt certified home within planned community with amenities
• Walking distance to downtown
• Mountain views in village setting
• Arts-and-Crafts style home
• Roof orientation set and plumbed for solar thermal
• ENERGY STAR-rated stainless steel appliances
• Exquisite hand crafted woodwork
• Custom solid black walnut topped island
• Large wood deck and patio areas for entertaining

From I-240 take the Charlotte Street exit and head north.  Turn right onto Baird St. (UBS offices will be on left) and proceed until it dead ends.  Turn left onto Sunset Drive and proceed about .25 miles. Turn left onto Shady Park Lane and proceed 75 yards to the home.

David Wells has 30 years of experience in the construction industry and Matt Osada has 15 years experience.  They are committed to minimizing job costs throughout all phases of construction.  By providing daily on site supervision as a company policy, they ensure quality and conscientious construction.  They are members of the Western North Carolina Green Building Council.  Current projects include a 19 unit development in Downtown Asheville and Certified HealthyBuilt Homes.

• Located in Southcliff-Asheville’s premier gated mountain community
• Mountain-style lock-and-living designed by local architect, Armin Wessel.
• Cypress tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings
• Gourmet kitchen with DCS appliances, Executive& cabinetry, and butcher block island
• Home theater featuring 110” inch high-def projection television and extensive audio system
• Elegant interior finishes featuring stacked stone raised hearth floor to ceiling fireplace.
• Custom closet systems by More Space Place
• White oak finished-in-place hardwood flooring throughout main level
• Two covered decks with rough sawn cedar timbers and Trex decking
• Cobblestone driveway and two-car garage with custom cedar door on main level

From I-40, take highway 74A south and proceed 4.2 miles.  Turn left into Southcliff on Southcliff Parkway.  Proceed through gate lodge (guard gate) and take the second right onto Hawk's Branch Circle. The home is located in the fifth unit on the right (Unit #7)

Beverly-Grant, Inc. was formed as RE Grant Construction in June 1955.  Over the next dozen years, the firm built approximately 130 homes in and around Asheville.  Beverly-Grant, Inc. has become one of western North Carolina\'s largest construction firms, completing projects such as Crowfields Condominiums (Wester North Carolina\'s first condominiums), Executive Park, Ridgefield Business Center, Devonshire homes for life (the second development of its kind in the USA), Avery View CCRC, Nettlewood Professional Park and Gerber Village (Asheville\'s first urban village).

• 3 custom fireplace mantels
• ENERGY STAR-rated & NC HealthyBuilt certified
• Media Room with reclaimed log walls, bark wainscoting and stone wall.
• Back-up generator
• Reclaimed timber beams in kitchen
• Kohler Vibra Acoustic Tub
• Recycled glass countertops
• Rainwater collection
• Custom vanities
• Insulated concrete foundation walls

Take I-26 west to highway 25/70 and proceed approximately 12 miles towards Marshall.  Turn lefto onto Little Pine Road and proceed approximately 7 miles to Preserve at Little Pine on right.  Go through the gate and follow to home on the right.

Founded in 2005, Greenstone Builders Inc. is an unlimited licensed general contractor in Asheville, specializing in building exclusively ENERGY STAR®, Healthy Built homes. The award-winning company’s founder and CEO, Rick Dwyer, is the only builder in Buncombe County – and one of just five in the entire state – to earn the triple designations of Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), and Certified Green Professional (CGP) from the National Association of Home Builders. The GMB and CGB credentials are the two highest designations awarded to builders by the NAHB; CGP recognizes industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. These designations also require a commitment to a professional Code of Ethics. Rick is a former member of the Asheville Hone Builders Association Board of Directors.

• Green restoration of historic Kenilworth bungalow that maintains the home’s 1920’s ambiance
• Design in accordance with NC HealthyBuilt, EPA ENERGY STAR, and NHBA Green Home standards
• Healthy crawlspace system and sealed attic using Icynene insulation.
• Duel fuel HVAC system  with HEPA filtered fresh air ventilation and solar panel assisted domestic hot water and space heating
• ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, Smart Siding, and low-VOC paints
• SEMCO energy-efficient, aluminum-clad, low-E windows
• Native hardwood cabinets, original hardwood floors
• Home Energy Partners is designing and documenting the entire energy conservation process including blower door testing (before and after) and HERS ratings
• Architectural design by Keith Hargrove Architects, P.C.

From I-240 east take exit #6 (Chunns Cove Rd).  Turn left on Tunnel Road and proceed .2 miles.  Turn right onto Kenilworth Rd. and proceed 1.3 miles.  Just past the Presbyterian Church turn right on Buckingham Court.   The house is sixth on the left. 

Soderquist Construction Company and Home Energy Partners will showcase the first Parade of Homes entire home renovation.  Richard Soderquist has been building in WNC for 30 years.  Richard helped develop the NC Healthy Built Home program, is past board member of the WNCGBC, and active board member of the Asheville Home Builders Association, and a board member of the Buncombe County Environmental Advisory Board.  Isaac Savage founded Home Energy Partners (HEP) in 2002.  HEP provides performance audits, installations services and project management.  Isaac is the vice president of the WNCGBC and helped spearhead the Energy Star Certification program and the NC Healthy Built Home Program in the WNC region.  www.HomeEnergyPartners.com, 828-350-1155.

• Beautiful river lot on the Swannanoa River
• Complete home renovation with major structural modifications
• New large windows & patio doors to provide an abundance of natural light
• Custom Yellowheart kitchen cabinetry and concrete countertops
• Custom bathroom designs with handmade tile and walnut cabinets
• Upgraded systems: HVAC, electric, plumbing, structured wiring and security
• Rich quarter sawn oak floors
• Large IPE sundeck for enjoying the outdoors
• Interior trim custom milled from locally harvested lumber
• Updated insulation for greater comfort and energy efficiency

From downtown take highway 70 (E Tunnel Rd). Turn left on Riceville Rd. Turn right onto Old Farm School Yard Rd.  Turn left at stop sign on Lower Grassy Branch Rd.  Take first right on Old Farm School Yard Rd.  #2 and proceed approximately 1 mile. Turn right into River Run subdivision.  The house is fourth on the right.

Our Mission is to provide quality construction services that exceed the owner’s expectations.  With over 20 year’s experience building new homes, home additions, renovations, and light commercial construction we have obtained an in-depth knowledge of the industry.  We incorporate innovative green building materials and methods into every project to create buildings that stand the test of time. Our satisfied clients are our most important assets.

• Contemporary living in the city
• Hardwood and tile flooring
• Locally built custom kitchen
• Foam insulation in roof, ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, locally made new low-E windows
• Private in-town backyard
• Vaulted ceiling, open floor plan
• Wood burning fireplace
• Energy star appliances
•  Low-maintenance exterior
• Two-car garage and lots of storage
• Unique designer finishes
• Walking distance to downtown

From I-240 west take exit 4C. Turn right on Montford Ave. and head north.  Turn left on Waneta.  Turn right onto Pearson.  Turn left on Rosewood Ave.

From I-240 east, take exit 4C. Turn right on Haywood.  Turn right on Montford Ave. and head north.  Turn left on Waneta.  Turn right onto Pearson. Turn left on Rosewood Ave.

Brad and Katie Rice are a husband-and-wife team that bring 20 years experience to the building industry. Both graduates of Appalachian State University, they have merged Katie’s design and building science expertise with Brad's hands-on skills. They specialize in sustainable building. Their idea to create a 'bellwether' company was realized when they moved to Asheville in 2000. “Our design-build system allows clients to remain engaged but relaxed throughout the building or remodeling of their home. Individual attention, advanced communication and superior cost savings are the standard for a Bellwether client.”