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A cottage where a silversmith once worked his magic still radiates with its original charm.
Renowned Arts and Crafts-era silversmith and architect William Waldo Dodge built the house in Biltmore Forest, NC, in 1927 as his residence and workshop.
Recently reimagined by its current owners, the home is being offered for $1.4 million.
The home was once the workshop of silversmith and architect William Waldo Dodge.
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The home sits on a quarter-acre.
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The living space has hand-hewn beams.
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Dodge was a leading figure in Asheville’s architectural scene. He died in 1971 after building historically significant buildings in the area, many of which are still standing.
Listing agent Marilyn Wright, with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, helped the sellers buy the home, which she calls a “one-of-a-kind property.” She remembers her initial impression of the place.
“I saw the potential that day of what it could be, and that’s what it is today,” she says. “It’s incredible.”
Many of Dodge’s original design elements remain, including the weathervane, railings, light fixtures, and leaded windows, among others.
Some “windows are original, and the handles are each handcrafted,” Wright says. Dodge “had some local artisans come and do the carvings that you see, and there are gargoyles on the house. It has a lot of details that are fitting for the area that he pulled into the house.”
This bedroom with a fireplace adds a cozy touch.
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The kitchen has a counter-level fireplace.
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Gargoyles adorn the home’s exterior.
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One bedroom, two baths, and lots of comfy living space comprise the 1,439-square-foot cottage.
The kitchen is outfitted with under-counter appliances and a gas log fireplace. Wright says it’s her favorite part of the house.
“The light from the old windows and the leaded glass is almost like you’re looking through a kaleidoscope when the sun is shining,” she says. “You’re overlooking the front lawn and the rear gardens. It is a true forest cottage.”
The sellers bought the house from George Vanderbilt’s grandson and have used it as a second home. They decided to put it on the market, because they weren’t spending as much time there as they once did.
So, what type of buyer might be attracted to this enchanting abode? Wright thinks it could be someone familiar with the area.
“Maybe they grew up in Biltmore Forest and want a little something in Asheville, and they appreciate the architectural elements and significance of the home,” Wright speculates.
Biltmore Forest is a tiny town between the famed Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Asheville. It’s the second wealthiest town in the state—impressive, given its population of just over 1,400.
“They have their own police department, they have their own garbage sanitation department,” Wright notes. “You have a town hall. It’s just a very Americana, small-town feel—but it is an affluent area.”
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