Timeless Craftsmanship

Custom Home Builder Asheville, NC

Build Your Luxury Estate in the Heart of the Mountains

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2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year

30+ Years of Design-Build Experience

Green Building Leadership

Building with Wellbeing

Decades of Wellness in Custom Home Building

Building a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. At Living Stone Design + Build, we believe it should also be one of the healthiest. For more than 30 years, we have designed and built homes in Asheville and surrounding areas with a single guiding principle. A well-built home that looks beautiful should also be good for you. Whether you are envisioning a mountain-modern estate, or a charming Asheville cottage, our team brings your vision to life with your family’s health at the center of every decision.
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30+

Years Building in NC

Inspired by the Mountains

Custom Home Builder for Western North Carolina’s Mountain Communities

Your vision deserves one team, fully committed from start to finish. From the first conversation to the final detail, your architect, interior designer, project manager, and builder work in complete alignment.

Healthy Homes, Built to a Higher Standard

Every home we build is Energy Star Certified and meets NC Green Built certification standards. Not as an upgrade. As a baseline. Better air quality, lower energy costs, and materials selected for your family’s long-term health are built into how we work.

Eight Levels of Service

From lot selection and architectural design through pre-construction, active construction, interior finishes, furnishings, final inspections, and post-build warranty, Living Stone is your single point of contact at every stage. Learn more about Eight Levels of Service.

Our No Regrets Promise

We measure success simply: every client should reach move-in day feeling they made the right choice in every dimension. Design, budget, process, and relationship. That standard shapes every decision we make on your behalf.

How We Work

Our Design-Build
Construction Process

01

Discovery & Lot Selection

We start with your vision, your budget, and your land. Whether you own a parcel or need help finding one, we evaluate slope, soil, solar orientation, and the engineering considerations unique to WNC mountain terrain.

02

Architectual Design

Our hand-selected architects and designers translate your lifestyle into a complete set of drawings and specifications. Every element reviewed and approved by you before a single board is cut.

03

Construction

Your dedicated project manager oversees the full build, handling all county permitting and inspections from groundbreaking to completion. One point of contact, zero handoffs.

04

Move In

We walk every inch of the home with you before handover. Our post-build warranty and client care program means we remain your builder long after move-in day.

Our Work

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Mountain Homes & Cottages

NAHB BALA, GOLD

Asheville NC

The Bronder Residence

2021 American Residential Design Awards. A mountain contemporary that responds to its wooded lot with considered materiality and indoor-outdoor connection throughout.
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NAHB BALA, SILVER

Western NC

Hawks Nest Residence

Also recognized in the 2021 ARDA awards. A ridgeline home designed around its views — sited to capture the mountain panorama from every primary living space.
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NAHB BALA, GOLD
Western NC Mountains

Elk Mountain Zen

Best in American Living Award winner, 2022. A primary suite designed as a complete retreat — with spa bath, private deck, and craftsmanship that earned national recognition.
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industry recognition

Recognition
& Awards

Living Stone’s Asheville custom homes have been recognized at every level of the residential construction industry.

NAHB National Custom Home Builder of the Year

2023

NAHB Green Builder of the Year

2023

#1 Custom Home Builder in NC

2023

Best in American Living Award — Custom Owner's Suite

2022

American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) — Bronder & Hawks Nest

2021

Asheville Parade of Homes — Best In Show

2020

Asheville Chamber of Commerce — Small Business Leader of the Year

2021

From Our Families

Testimonials From the Families
We’ve Built For

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“From start to finish, every part of the building process exceeded our expectations.”

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“They built the home we wanted. We laid it out for them and they followed it to a T. I have no regrets – it was a wonderful experience.”

- The Coopers
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“8 years later, we still love our house as much as the day we moved in. We have never lost our appreciation for the quality and creativity of the Living Stone team.”

- The Sefciks
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“Being a builder myself in Chicago, I knew a lot of the nuances […] I would seriously recommend Living Stone to anybody that wants to build”

- Bill Sokolis

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The Region

Why Build Your Custom Home in Asheville

Asheville Custom Home

Mountain Living

Asheville consistently draws people from across the country. A four-season mountain climate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the East make it a natural draw with hundreds of miles of hiking, cycling, and fly fishing accessible year-round. The French Broad River, nearby peaks, and world-class mountain biking round provide an outdoor lifestyle that few cities can match.

Art, Culture & Cuisine

The River Arts District is one of the most active working artist communities in the Southeast, while downtown’s distinctive Art Deco architecture frames a restaurant scene regularly recognized at the national level. Farm-to-table cuisine, craft breweries, and a vibrant food and drink culture have made Asheville one of America’s most celebrated culinary destinations.
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Common Questions

FAQs About Custom Home Building in Asheville

How much does it cost to build a custom home in Asheville, NC?

Costs for Asheville custom homes can vary significantly based on site conditions, square footage, architectural complexity, and finish selections. Mountain lots introduce additional variables which may include grading, engineered foundations, septic systems, and access roads. Asheville luxury cottages and smaller-footprint builds can offer a more accessible entry point than large estates while maintaining full custom specification. We provide transparent, line-item pricing after a discovery meeting and site evaluation. No hidden costs.

How long does new home construction in Asheville, NC take?

Most Living Stone projects range from 14 to 24 months from design completion to move-in, depending on scope and county permit timelines. We build realistic scheduling into every proposal and our project managers provide consistent progress updates throughout the build.

Do you build on my land, or do I need to purchase a lot in a specific community?

We build on your land. If you own a parcel, we begin with a site evaluation. If you are still searching, our team can assist with lot selection. We are also a preferred builder in several gated and private communities. See the full list of communities we service.

What does design-build mean, and why does it matter?

Design-build means your architect and your builder are the same team, working under one contract. In a traditional model, an architect designs the home and hands it to a contractor creating cost uncertainty, and finger-pointing when problems arise. With Living Stone’s design-build model, one team is accountable for everything, from your first sketch to your final walkthrough.

Do you build Asheville cottages and smaller custom homes?

Yes. We bring the same level of craftsmanship, material quality, and energy performance to our Asheville cottages. Size does not determine the standard. Our process and specifications are consistent across every project we take on.

What is Living Stone's "Whole Living" approach?

Whole Living is our philosophy that a home should be as healthy as it is beautiful. In practice, it means smart air filtration systems, low-toxicity paints and finishes, eco-friendly sealants, and energy systems designed for WNC’s mountain climate. Mountain homeowners care about the environment, and we build homes that reflect that in ways you can see, breathe, and feel in your utility bills.