Amazing Outdoor Space in Mountain Setting
An intimate feel and refined fixtures merge to create the ultimate vacation home in the mountains.

By:
Morgan Galbraith
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
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Rustic Guest House Stone Exterior and Walkway
Nestled next to the property's 12,000-square foot main house, this 2,500-square foot guest cottage was a new addition to the property, designed by ACM Design to complement the main house's architectural features, including the stone exterior and walkway.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Outdoor Area with Stone Walkway
Step into the home's backyard for a view of the beautiful landscaping, including a mix of foliage and floral plants paired with several trees. Take a walk along the stone walkway to enjoy the North Carolina views.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Outdoor Living Fit for a King
With a priceless view of the Western North Carolina mountains, a summer kitchen outfitted with luxurious appliances and an infinity edge pool to soak up your surroundings, this outdoor living space is sure to impress.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Patio With Wrought Iron Furnishings & Outdoor Bar
Incredible mountain views, an outdoor bar and an infinity edge pool make this rustic patio an ideal place to gather with friends and family.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Outdoor Bar Perfect for Entertaining
Cushioned, wrought iron barstools surround this outdoor bar with a sleek countertop and rock base that blends in perfectly with the natural, rustic surroundings. With stunning mountain views and a nearby infinity pool, it's the ideal spot for entertaining friends and family.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Stone Patio Beside Infinity Pool
Nestled between the main house and the guest house lies a fully equipped summer kitchen, waterfall and infinity edge pool. There's no skimping on the views from every angle of the outdoor living space. It's easy to escape at this mountain retreat.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Patio Features Rocking Chairs & Infinity Pool
Surrounded by lush plants and incredible mountain views, this rock patio is the ultimate place to relax and unwind. A small bridge over the infinity pool connects to the patio which features two distinct seating areas. A pair of poolside rocking chairs offer a place to sit and enjoy the view.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Infinity Pool Overlooks Mountain Range
The infinity edge of the pool seamlessly blends into the landscape and incredible mountain views beyond it.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Mountain Retreat With Colored Pool Lighting
There's no skimping on the views from every angle of this outdoor living space – especially from the edge of the infinity pool. Colorful lighting sets the mood for an evening swim overlooking the mountains.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Summer Kitchen At Pool's Edge
Nestled between the main house and the guest house lies a fully equipped summer kitchen, waterfall and infinity edge pool. There's no skimping on the views from every angle of the outdoor living space. It's easy to escape at this mountain retreat.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Garden With Mountain View
Lush green shrubs and pretty yellow wildflowers complement the natural landscape and rock patio at this rustic mountain retreat.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Mountain Getaway With Guest House
The renovation of this 12,000-square-foot home will transform into an extravagant mountain retreat featuring a new 2,500-square-foot guest cottage opening onto a summer kitchen and pool bar, 75′ long infinity edge pool, tennis pavilion, extensive water features, garden and hiking trails. Not your typical renovation, this grand-scale renewal and addition will exhibit some of the world’s finest granite and stone, beautiful custom cabinetry, custom wood and glass folding and lift-side doors that open rooms completely to the outdoors, and other exquisite materials and inspiring novelties, all while staying true to the home’s traditional rustic origins. Scheduled for completion later this year, this one-of-a-kind Asheville retreat will be in a class all its own.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Waterfall Flows Over Retaining Wall
A beautiful waterfall flows over the stacked rock retaining wall that encloses the infinity edge pool.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Cascading Waterfall & Manmade Pond
Flowing over the rock retaining wall, the waterfall streams into the manmade pond below surrounded by rocks and lush plants.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Stacked Stone Stairs Lead to Covered Deck
Stacked stone stairs curve up to the spacious covered deck at this rustic mountain retreat located in Western North Carolina.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Tennis Court at Rustic Mountain Retreat
Enjoy a game or two of tennis at this rustic mountain retreat. There's even a shaded seating area for spectators.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Back Deck With Breathtaking Mountain Views
Perfect for your early morning coffee or dining alfresco, this back deck is spacious and offers magnificent views of the mountain range to soak in.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Gardens Galore
Waterfalls and other water features are plenty at this mountain retreat.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Cascading Waterfall
The outdoor space was designed to look as if the waterfall flows from the infinity edge pool and throughout the gardens. Each aspect of the outdoor living space was thoroughly thought out to bring the most efficient use of the space while emphasizing the beauty of nature all around.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Infinity Pool With Bridge
Even the walkways and rock patio were carefully designed to blend with the natural surroundings of Western North Carolina.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Gorgeous Gardens at Mountain Retreat
The gardens at this Asheville retreat were designed to take advantage of indigenous plants and trees while highlighting the beautiful mountain views all around.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Pool With Mountain View
Relaxing in this pool is only magnified by the beautiful surroundings. At over 2400 ft in elevation, it's easy to feel like you're swimming on top of the world.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Infinity Edge Pool
The water of this refined infinity edge pool reflects not only the custom summer kitchen, but also the beauty of all the natural surroundings.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Back Deck With Mountain View
What a beautiful view to wake up to! The outdoor living space of this home's back deck can't be beat.
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Amy Conner-Murphy
Back Deck With Breathtaking Mountain Views
Perfect for your early morning coffee or dining alfresco, this back deck is spacious and offers magnificent views of the mountain range to soak in.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Infinity Pool Overlooks Mountain Range
The infinity edge of the pool seamlessly blends into the landscape and incredible mountain views beyond it.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Stacked Stone Stairs Lead to Covered Deck
Stacked stone stairs curve up to the spacious covered deck at this rustic mountain retreat located in Western North Carolina.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Garden With Mountain View
Lush green shrubs and pretty yellow wildflowers complement the natural landscape and rock patio at this rustic mountain retreat.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Panoramic View of Rustic Mountain Retreat
The stacked stone siding and retaining walls help this rustic home blend into its natural surroundings. Speckled with shrubs and trees, the landscape is beautifully laid out to complement the home's design.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Patio With Wrought Iron Furnishings & Outdoor Bar
Incredible mountain views, an outdoor bar and an infinity edge pool make this rustic patio an ideal place to gather with friends and family.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Outdoor Bar Perfect for Entertaining
Cushioned, wrought iron barstools surround this outdoor bar with a sleek countertop and rock base that blends in perfectly with the natural, rustic surroundings. With stunning mountain views and a nearby infinity pool, it's the ideal spot for entertaining friends and family.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Tennis Court at Rustic Mountain Retreat
Enjoy a game or two of tennis at this rustic mountain retreat. There's even a shaded seating area for spectators.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Cascading Waterfall & Manmade Pond
Flowing over the rock retaining wall, the waterfall streams into the manmade pond below surrounded by rocks and lush plants.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Waterfall Flows Over Retaining Wall
A beautiful waterfall flows over the stacked rock retaining wall that encloses the infinity edge pool.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy
Rustic Patio Features Rocking Chairs & Infinity Pool
Surrounded by lush plants and incredible mountain views, this rock patio is the ultimate place to relax and unwind. A small bridge over the infinity pool connects to the patio which features two distinct seating areas. A pair of poolside rocking chairs offer a place to sit and enjoy the view.
From:
Amy Conner-Murphy

Photo By: Kevin Meechan