72 Windsor Road

Nestled in North AVL's coveted Lakeview Park & 1 block from the Country Club of AVL, this magnificent 1924 English Tudor estate home harkens back to a magical & extravagant time in Asheville's history. Having just undergone a massive, seven-figure, luxury restoration of nearly 4500 sq ft of reimagined/expanded living & entertaining space, this truly special property offers the perfect blend of historic character & finest modern amenities. Original owner said to have taken design cues from childhood home of Anne Boleyn (England's Hever Castle) with turreted facade & cast stone details. 5 gracious bedrooms (2 primaries), 4.5 spa baths (3 with heated floors). A beautiful open entry foyer leads to a large formal living room (featuring clever under-stair dog lounge complete w/ built-in water bowl & granite surround), spacious formal dining room w/ custom chandelier & walls of transomed windows & a light-filled turreted den/library/office room with transomed windows. As you meander through the expansive main level, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a charming half bath w/ stained glass window insert & stairwells to the second & lower levels. Bespoke gourmet kitchen w/ custom wood cabinetry, sprawling granite-topped island w/ seating & tons of storage & premium appliances (double commercial range, microwave/oven combination providing a 3rd oven for entertaining, built-in Bosch cappuccino maker, built-in paneled refrigerator, pantry, apron-front sink, pot-filler & stacked stone backsplash). Kitchen has been opened fully to grand family room w/ coffered/beamed 10'+ ceilings, tons of windows, 8' entry & patio doors, floor to ceiling fireplace w/ rustic mantel & artisan-crafted iron brackets, custom lighting, 65" wall-mounted TV (all TVs stay). Butler's pantry/scullery w/ floor to ceiling custom cabinetry, apron-front sink & double wine stewards. 5 fireplaces (3 indoor wood burning, 1 outdoor woodburning & 1 built-in electric), truly massive unfinished walk-up attic w/ 11'+ peaked ceilings & pre-zoned HVAC for ease of future finishing. Walk-out lower-level apartment w/ coffered ceilings, LVP flooring, bedroom, full kitchen, living area, separate sitting/wine room, full marble/tile bath w/ heated floors. Fully finished utility room & flex room (can be used as the garage) w/ wood tile flooring & swing-out automated doors that turn the flex space into truly indoor/outdoor living. Basement fully encapsulated/waterproofed w/ dehumidifer in crawlspace, new sump pump & french-drain system. Outside, a true entertainer's paradise awaits. Entire property is professionally landscaped w/ expansive lighting, 2 brand new paver & river rock driveways, a stunning newly completed 24' x 15' covered pavilion with floor-to-ceiling fireplace & incredible seating & dining areas. Raised outdoor kitchen features Napoleon gas grill, Ooni pizza oven, triple tap kegerator (tap installation - week of 9/28), storage, built-in undermount ice chest, composite decking, and retractable awning - grill & serve your favorite local brews/ciders year-round! Lower patio features perfect spot currently used for open-air firepit & seating to enjoy the evening stars. New floating deck off lower patio and paver patio leads to a serene & shaded koi pond w/ fountain. Several covered entries & large covered porch off formal living room. New HVAC w/ whole house humidifier (removed all radiators & added ducting throughout all 4 floors), new tankless hot water tank, most electric & plumbing brand new, new windows in living room & lower level, fully tuned up casement windows (work beautifully) & slate roof, entire home painted (inside & out), new exterior stucco and TONS of custom outdoor stonework. Ask agent for highlights brochure - too many upgrades to list here! Premier North AVL location, 5 mins to downtown AVL. Shared ownership of Beaver Lake (covered by minimal annual dues)! A haven for friends & family. This is quintessential Asheville. Agent owned.