Chateau-Style Mountain Cottage with Brook & Garden

Summary:

Welcome to the famous Apeldoorn House! This gorgeous two-bedroom home is nestled on pristine private land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from downtown Black Mountain and 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Designed for comfort and sustainability, this hempcrete home was custom built by a master craftsman, perfectly blending natural beauty with stunning architecture and high-end amenities.



The Space:

Get ready to step into total serenity and peace at Apeldoorn House. Listen to birdsong and take in the gorgeous surroundings. Guests from all over the world have loved this magical space. They have likened it to a French country chateau or a cottage in the Cotswolds’ with a splash of Swedish décor. It has a European vibe!



This two bedroom, two bathroom house is fully stocked with all the comforts of home. After hiking, viewing the mountains, dining out, or visiting the nearby shops, enjoy movie watching in the living room or read a book by the fireplace. Inside dining or on the patio will allow you to bask in this exquisite location which is very private. You will be surrounded by trees, a beautiful garden, and nature. A babbling brook runs through the land. You may see a family of bears ambling through the yard. There are beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to admire. Many guests love the outdoor space as much as the curated antique interior. Please note that this house has a maximum guest limit of 4 people including children. Please do not bring additional guests.



The large kitchen counter area, complete with overhead lighting and bar stools, doubles as a work area—ideal for catching up on emails or enjoying a quiet morning with coffee and your laptop.



Relax in the mountains at this landscaped property that features a large two level backyard with lawns and a bridge over the stream. There is lots of room for the kids to run, kick a ball around, and play in the stream. Enjoy two covered porches with outdoor seating—a perfect space for morning coffee, playing board games, outdoor dining, doing crafts, or reading a good book.



Apeldoorn House was thoughtfully designed by the homeowners to be an environmentally friendly house. Hempcrete is a composite of natural building materials. This type of building requires less power for heating and cooling. You’ll notice details like copper fixtures, a handmade copper range hood, 12” window sills, beautiful 150 year old kitchen cabinets salvaged from a Manhattan, NYC apartment building, drawers made from antique French panels, and old barn ceiling beams.



The place is the perfect setting to retreat to after touring Black Mountain, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearby waterfalls, hiking, shopping, and enjoying local breweries and restaurants. Check out “White Horse” Music Hall for all types of fantastic music (see their schedule online).



The layout of the home is excellent for couples, friends, and families traveling together as the bedrooms are spacious and the open concept floorplan allows for cooking and lounging at the same time. Many have described it as elegant and modern, while feeling ultra cozy.

This home has an entire home water filtration system.



The Indoor propane fireplace is seasonal and will be OFF from May to October.



Nearby Attractions:

- Many breweries in Black Mountain

- Area hiking: Lookout and Greybeard Trails in Montreat, Craggy Pinnacle Trails, Mt Mitchell Trails, Mt Pisgah Trails, Graveyard Fields Trail, and many others. Obtain Asheville Trails Maps—Asheville hiking trails: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville

- Biking: Bent Creek Trailhead

- Area Waterfalls: Catawba Falls, Crabtree Meadows Falls on Blue Ridge Parkway, DuPont State Forest. Look for top 60 waterfalls near Asheville

- Golf Course Black Mountain

- Rafting: French Broad River, Nantahala Outdoor Center Bryson City: Rafting and kayaking, zip lines

- NC Arboretum

- Gem mining

- Biltmore House

- Mt Mitchell State Park: Mt Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi

- Grandfather Mountain State Park

- Pisgah National Forest



Guest Access:

Follow the long driveway to get to the parking area at the side of the house. The parking spot fits two cars comfortably.



Please note the home is located off a gravel road and gravel driveway with a slight incline. 4X4 - AWD recommended in the winter months!



The Neighborhood:

Black Mountain was chosen as the most charming town in North Carolina! It is a charming, artistic community that is a destination on its own. As one of the most sought after areas outside of Asheville, this town is loved for its art galleries and shops, live music, delicious restaurants, historical homes, whimsical nature, and stunning mountain views. Check out Black Mountain Brewing Company or take a walk around nearby Lake Tomahawk (an easy 1/4 mile loop with picnic tables, a playground, and lots of ducklings).



Also check out:

Black Mountain Golf Club

Robert Lake Park, Montreat

Lake Susan, Montreat

White Horse Music Hall

Shops and Restaurants, Black Mountain

Breweries, Black Mountain

Biltmore House, Asheville

Blue Ridge Parkway

Mt Mitchell- highest peak in Eastern US

Biltmore House- last Castle in America

Hiking trails in Montreat

Music Hall- The White Horse

Leave off Blueberry Farm

Lake Tomahawk in Blk Mt w playground

Water feature for kids in town square

Montreat- stream, lake and playground



Restaurants:

My Father’s Pizza

Fresh: Italian and pizza

Que Sera: upscale restaurant and oysters

Milton’s: nice restaurant

Cousins Cuban

Blk Mt Bistro

Dripulator- coffee bakery

Four Sisters-coffee bakery

Open Oven- breakfast, lunch

Louise’s- breakfast, lunch



Getting Around:

Uber is readily available in the area!



Other Things to Note:

Please note we allow a maximum of 2 cars.

If you are booking in the winter months, ice/snow may make it difficult to get in the driveway. If you have concerns about the weather please contact us!