Sylva, NC (October 10, 2019)—Balsam Mountain Preserve, a conservation-oriented residential community in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, has awarded the interior design contract for the 23 residential cottages in the community’s upcoming Doubletop Village to The Architectural Studio, PLLC. The Waynesville-based design and architecture firm will also be responsible for outfitting the Doubletop Village model cottage, which will be unveiled November 2019.
Designed to be completely move-in ready, the Doubletop Village cottage product features five distinctive floor plans ranging from two to four bedrooms. Owners will have the option to fully design their cottage by the esteemed team at The Architectural Studio, PLLC. led by owner and principle architect, Shawn Leatherwood.
Three design options for the kitchen, bath, living areas and bedrooms are available, as well as an extensive inventory of finishes and furniture for owners to select from. Design themes range from modern and traditional to mountain-rustic; however, owners can consult with the design team on fabrics and personal modifications so that the design fits within their personal aesthetic.
“The cottages will allow Balsam to continue its legacy of premier mountain living, but with a small village feel,” shared Joe Dellinger, Chief Operating Officer at Balsam Mountain Preserve. “By partnering with The Architectural Studio, we are able to offer homeowners premier designs that complement the overall ethos of the Balsam community as we enter our latest chapter with Doubletop Village.”
As a full-service architectural and interior design firm, The Architectural Studio, PLLC. specializes in custom vacation, luxury and estate homes, with an emphasis on exceptional quality and unmatched service. The firm has designed homes in some of the most prominent communities throughout the Southeast, including Balsam Mountain Preserve.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Balsam Mountain Preserve with the Doubletop Village cottages,” shared Leatherwood. “Our specialty is in designing homes that have a unique mountain style with a touch of timeless elegance. We look forward to providing buyers with the added resource of having a design firm on board to bring their vision to life.”
The new cottages are currently available for purchase with prices starting in the low $700,000s and ranging up to the low $1 millions. Cottage plans include:
• Richland, 1,953 total sq. ft. with two bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Brier Ridge, 2,124 total sq. ft. with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms
• Foxtown, 2,822 total sq. ft. with three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms
• Grassy Ridge, 3,190 total sq. ft. with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms
• Woodfin, 3,524 total sq. ft. with four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms
The model cottage for Doubletop Village will feature the Foxtown floorplan. The architect of note for the Doubletop Village cottages is renowned Atlanta-based firm Harrison Design.
Doubletop Village is a mountain hamlet of dining and recreational amenities set in a prime location within the 4,400-acre preserve, overlooking Balsam’s Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and Plott Balsam Mountain Range. Currently under development and scheduled to open in early 2020, Doubletop Village will feature a new grille, the Summit House, with a private dining room and an expansive terrace for outdoor dining. Across the courtyard, the Mine Tavern will offer casual indoor and outdoor restaurant service. The Village will also include a General Store and Pro Shop, as well as the organic Ruby City Farm and two great lawns for bocce, croquet, badminton, putting green and other sports.
To learn more about homeownership at Balsam Mountain Preserve, call their sales office at (866) 452-3456 or visit www.balsammountainpreserve.com.
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Balsam Mountain Preserve is a low-density, conservation-orientated private residential community set on 4,400 acres in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville. Refined amenities of the community include an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, Palmer Practice Park, Equestrian Center, Ruby Valley Fitness & Wellness Pavilion, junior Olympic heated pool, Nature Center, tennis courts, guided hiking, fishing and camping opportunities, the Boarding House and Outpost for gathering and food & beverage offerings. The new Doubletop Village, currently under construction, will consist of a grouping of stunning club facilities featuring a new grille, the Summit House, with a private dining room and an expansive terrace for outdoor dining. The Summit House will overlook the Palmer Practice Park, the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, as well as the valleys and mountains beyond. Across the courtyard, the Mine Tavern will offer casual indoor and outdoor restaurant service. The Village will also include a General Store and Pro Shop in the main building, as well as the organic Ruby City Farm and two great lawns for bocce, croquet, badminton, putting green and other sports. For more information or to inquire about homes, homesites or membership opportunities, visit www.balsammountainpreserve.com or follow us @BalsamMountainPreserve on Facebook, Instagram or @BMPCommunity on Twitter.
