Quality

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Construction & Design, Home Design | 0 comments

Quality

Quality can only be achieved by a complete dedication to it by everyone on the team. Hiring a builder with decades of experience and a proven track record is the way to get there. Coach Duane Fanning once said “Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only winners perfect the little things.”

This philosophy is why we created the process we use today. After utilizing every construction implementation method available, we ultimately learned that you can be a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. So instead of having a large, expensive staff, we have partnered with (and trained) the best talent in each field, and have them competitively price each project against another one of their contemporaries. This ensures two things: (1) that each client is getting the best tradesman for their project, and (2) each trade has submitted the most competitive price. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.

Southcliff

Southcliff

Southcliff is among the family of communities that are owned by affiliates of Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC), a leading national developer and investor. MREC has investments in more than 8,700 residential lots and another 7,500 acres of undeveloped residential land nationally. Like most of its holdings, the investment in Southcliff is debt-free, a unique achievement in today’s economic climate. The developer’s solid commitment to the Southcliff community provides invaluable comfort to its residents. Since its founding in 1993, MREC has been a leading private capital source for real estate development and homebuilding. MREC has invested billions of dollars in successful projects and building companies throughout the country.

Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain

Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain

The story of Grand Highlands begins and ends with the land itself. Land described as “an open meadow placed on a mountaintop.” Land that affords you some of the most spectacular views in Western North Carolina, while allowing you to build the home of your dreams for you and your family. Land that is centrally located to all the activities of the area, yet set apart from (in fact above) it all. Land that is nourished and cared for out of respect and obligation. As the community grows, the story will evolve. But at its heart, the story of Grand Highlands will always be about the land on which it is built.

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing serves as a treasured mountain escape—a forested enclave that’s worlds away from the stress and cares of everyday life—yet it is just a short drive from the cultural enticements of downtown Asheville. On site, a world of wonder and enchantment awaits your family: along the ancient river, through the forested path, or atop the ridgeline. From our River Lodge and amenities set high on a ridgeline, to our Riverfront Family Park, everything here reflects the beauty and majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain sits on approximately 370 acres of pristine mountain land in the Swannanoa Valley, of which 115 acres are a North American Land Trust conservation easement. Minutes from downtown Black Mountain, North Carolina, The Settings provides one with the best of all worlds, seclusion and privacy, natural splendor and refined elegance, with convenient access to cultural life, restaurants, boutiques, stores, medical facilities, and the vibrancy of Asheville which is fifteen minutes away.

Sovereign Oaks

Sovereign Oaks

Sovereign Oaks is located in a quiet area only 7 miles outside of downtown Asheville, NC where a simpler way of life meets cutting edge technology. This inclusive community is designed around the nature that sustains us. With a focus on the benefits of backyard farming, residents are encouraged to have gardens for food production as well as raise chickens for fresh eggs and bees to support pollination. Progressive Design Guidelines promote green building techniques, low-impact construction and renewable energy production through creative and conscientious design. Neighboring the community is Warren Wilson College, a leader in innovation and creativity, with a shared focus on environmental responsibility. Residents will also enjoy a community trails system with direct access to the 25 miles of trails surrounding the Warren Wilson campus. Sovereign Oaks is also the first community in the area to offer a dedicated fiber optic line to each home. Downtown Asheville provides a diverse and eclectic mix of mountain views, rich culture, and a vibrant art and culinary scene just beyond your doorstep.

Jamie Khan, Home on the French Broad River

Jamie Khan, Home on the French Broad River

"If you want to use a builder that you can trust and one that you can count on to build a high quality home, then the team at Living Stone is your choice. Their process and practices ensure that you will be extremely pleased with the finished product. The team has...

Beaucatcher Heights

Beaucatcher Heights

Beaucatcher Heights—large wooded urban homesites less than five minutes from downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village. One of Asheville’s most desirable communities, Kenilworth, located just east of downtown is full of intriguing roads, and an amazing diversity of home sizes and styles. The neighborhood boasts large stately trees, beautiful residential landscapes, and peaceful parks and gardens. It’s an older, established neighborhood with very little vacant land. Until now. Beaucatcher Heights is one of the only master planned communities close to downtown Asheville offering such a rare mix—incredible proximity to downtown and Biltmore Village, large homesites (many with incredible long-range mountain views), and a true “neighborhood” feel. In fact, the most frequent comment first-time visitors make is “wow, we had no idea something like this was so close to downtown!”

Olivette

Olivette

Olivette is a 346-acre planned community and historic farm, located along the French Broad River, just 6.7 miles from downtown Asheville. An agrihood community is an alternative to the traditional neighborhood model, centering the community around a working farm. Olivette is home to a biodiverse vegetable, fruit and flower farm. The community also provides residents with seven acres of riverfront beach, a large private river island, several miles of walking trails, community-wide geothermal heating and cooling, community gardens, a pavilion and fire-circle amphitheater, Little Free Libraries, a bike-sharing program, and fiber-to-home broadband internet access.

First Friday, January 5, 2018

First Friday, January 5, 2018

The first Friday of the month Living Stone volunteers at different local ministries. Last Friday we had the privilege of helping Western Carolina Rescue Ministries project called "Abba's House". Abba's House will be a perinatal substance abuse residential recovery...

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.