Sweet Fern by Red Tree Builders-Alair Asheville

This 2,974-square-foot custom home is a reflection of what matters most to Bruce and Elizabeth - connection, resilience, and beauty that runs deeper than design. Built with purpose and heart, this home is net-positive, fully electric, and designed to live in harmony with the land around it.

These aren’t just homeowners - they’re stewards. And this isn’t just a green home. With a HERS Rating of -9, it’s producing more energy than it uses. Every system in the house - from HVAC to hot water - was chosen not only for performance, but for the way it supports a life well-lived.

The home’s 10.5–11 kW rooftop solar array, backed by three Tesla Powerwalls, keeps things running even when the grid goes down - offering 40.5 kWh of battery storage and total energy independence when needed.

With two electrical panels, including a SPAN smart panel, Bruce and Elizabeth can manage exactly what powers on during an outage - no guesswork, just peace of mind.

A three-well geothermal system quietly keeps the home warm in winter and cool in summer. It’s ultra-efficient, whisper-quiet, and nearly invisible.

Indoor air quality was non-negotiable. Broan’s Overture smart system and an ERV ensure fresh, clean air circulates constantly. A passive radon system adds another layer of protection.

An 80-gallon Rheem heat pump water heater - with a recirculation loop and aqua stat sensor - delivers hot water quickly without waste.

Bruce, a tech-lover at heart, worked alongside our team to build out a custom network system that would rival a data center. It’s wired, resilient, and tailored to the way they live - from smart panels to smart lights, all running behind the scenes with quiet confidence.

From the start, Bruce and Elizabeth wanted this home to feel right. That meant rich textures, warm materials, and spaces made for quiet joy.

A huge window in the kitchen and dining area looks straight out over the French Broad River.
A screened-in porch that is open to the mountain breeze - perfect for morning coffee, music, and watching the area wildlife.

Wall space was carefully planned to showcase a lifetime of collected artwork and memories.

A custom mercury mosaic tile backsplash nods to the movement of the river - and to the creativity that flows through this home.
Stone, wood, texture, and light - all coming together to tell a quiet story of belonging.
It’s a high-tech house that still puts heart first; a house that performs and feels like home.