A distinctive mountain retreat on approximately 22 acres, where French château-inspired character meets the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Thoughtfully renovated with an eye toward timeless European style, this 4-bedroom 3.5 bathroom residence offers warm, inviting interiors and long-range mountain views, including views of the Craggy Gardens area. The gourmet kitchen features Wolf, Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances, custom cabinetry and stone surfaces, creating a beautiful space for both everyday living and entertaining. Expansive outdoor living spaces invite you to slow down and take in the setting, while the surrounding acreage offers privacy, room to explore and a potential additional building site for future possibilities. A detached two-car garage adds exceptional flexibility, with a full bathroom and finished living space above. Already plumbed and wired for a full kitchen and washer/dryer, the space offers exciting potential for guest accommodations, an in-law suite, home office or private retreat. The property also has fiber internet with 1 Gbps speed available. Tucked into the mountains just outside Mars Hill, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare combination of acreage, views, character and versatility, all within convenient reach of Asheville.