840 Fontana Trace Drive
Almond, NC 28702
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,901 sqft · $570/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
A modern masterpiece rises effortlessly above the pristine waters of Lake Fontana, where panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains unfold in a daily spectacle of light and color. Ideally sited to embrace grandeur and seclusion, this exceptional residence is a study in balance, where bold architectural vision meets the quiet poetry of the natural world. From the moment you enter, an abundance of natural light pours through oversized windows, illuminating interiors that are as refined as they are inviting.
Every level of the home is thoughtfully oriented to capture sweeping vistas, creating an ever-present connection to the surrounding landscape. At the heart of the home, a chef’s kitchen commands attention with a sprawling quartz waterfall island and a suite of premium Thor appliances. Designed for intimate gatherings and effortless entertaining, the space flows seamlessly into an open-concept living area and out onto expansive wraparound decks, where mountain air and horizon views become part of everyday living.
The main-level primary suite offers a private sanctuary, where sunrise views greet each morning and a spa-inspired bath provides a serene retreat. Two additional suites, complemented by flexible living spaces on every level, offer endless possibilities, whether for guests, a fitness studio, a home office or a dedicated media experience. Elevated amenities enrich every corner of the home, including wet bars on each floor, a luxurious swim spa pool and a beautifully crafted flagstone terrace.
Professionally designed hardscaping enhances the property’s natural contours, creating outdoor spaces that are striking and harmonious. Designed specifically for its unique setting, the residence offers a rare combination of privacy and dramatic scenery. Bordering protected U.
S. Forest Service land, the property ensures a sense of quiet exclusivity, where the only neighbors are the mountains themselves. This is more than a home; it is an immersive experience of luxury, serenity and uncompromising design.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Heat Pump
- Zoned
- Flooring
- Tile
- Sqftmain
- 1516
- Roomcount
- 7
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 1000
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomupper
- 1
- Fullbathmain
- 1
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Door Features
- Sliding Doors
- Fullbathupper
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedroombasement
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 4
- Fullbathbasement
- 1
- Halfbathbasement
- 0
- Laundry Features
- Mud Room
- Inside
- Main Level
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-In Pantry
- Wet Bar
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Electric
- Outside
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 3901
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Modern
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- Two
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2516
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 1385
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Driveway
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Hard Stucco
- Patio And Porch Features
- Balcony
- Covered
- Deck
- Rear Porch
- Side Porch
- Terrace
- Wrap Around
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Cleared
- Hilly
- Private
- Sloped
- Wooded
- Views
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Walk-Out Access
- Foundation Details
- Basement
Waterfront And View
- View
- Long Range
- Mountain(s)
- Water
- Year Round
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Propane
- Satellite Internet Available
- Underground Power Lines
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Mandatory
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R-1
Pool And Spa
- Private Pool
- true
- Pool Features
- Heated
- In Ground
- Outdoor Pool
Listed by Marilyn Wright (828-279-3980) · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (828-277-3238)
Location
- Address
- 840 Fontana Trace Drive
- City
- Almond, NC 28702
- Community
- Fontana Trace
Schools
- Elementary
- Swain
- Middle
- Swain
- High
- Swain
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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