Nestled in the mountains 30 minutes outside of Asheville, 10 minutes from downtown Marshall, and a mile above the French Broad River section 9 put-in, this quaint and scenic slice of Madison County offers the ultimate self-contained culinary retreat. Two-bedroom, two-bath home with many updates, features beautiful wood floors, vaulted ceiling in living room, and private stone patio off the kitchen. Accessory building includes two wood-fired ovens built by legend Alan Scott, walk-in cooler, and open kitchen.There is a small studio apartment on the second floor that can be used as a guest suite, or intern housing. This property has been home to baking legends Tara Jensen (Smoke Signals Bakery), David Bauer (Farm and Sparrow Bakery), Brennan Johnson (Walnut Schoolhouse Bread), and Jennifer Lapidus (Natural Bridge Bakery). Property includes a small pond and large garden area for herbs, vegetable and cut flowers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jon Sarver• Sarver Realty Group, LLC
Bought with Karen Black• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Propane Cooktop, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Workshop Information
Workshop Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Front,Patio
Exterior Features: Workshop
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-A
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marshall
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: I-26W to exit 11 (Marshall), Left onto NC-213. Turn right onto US-25 N/US-70 W. Left onto Walnut Dr, Left onto Barnard Rd. Home will be on the Right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,094
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Madison County
APN: 8798146470
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1060
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1060
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 963
Building Area Total: 1060
Foundation Details: Block
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Brush Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Madison Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.