18 Baker PlaceArden, NC 28704Price: $985,000

Beautiful newer home on 1.16 unrestricted R2 acres, just 5 minutes to Bent Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway and 18 minutes to downtown Asheville. Built with flexibility in mind, this property offers approximately 3,550 SF across multiple living spaces, including a lower-level apartment and a detached ADU (second living quarters)-ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, or guest accommodations. Main Level: Kitchen, living room, dining area, primary suite, and laundry. Vaulted ceilings and 10' bifold doors open to a covered back deck overlooking the wooded setting. Upper Level: Additional living room, large bonus room (could serve as a spacious bedroom or flex space), full bath, and office nook. Lower Level Apartment: Private exterior entrance, kitchenette, living area, bedroom, bath, and laundry. Detached ADU: Fully self-contained with full kitchen, living area, bedroom space, bath, laundry, and covered porch. **Property Highlights:** - R2 zoning with no additional restrictions *no HOA* (STR potential) - Just over one year old-clean, modern build with a “like-new” feel - Private, wooded setting - Three kitchens and three laundry areas across main home, basement apartment, and ADU - Furnishings negotiable - Winter sunrise and ridge view through the trees.