ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) is pleased to announce the award winners for the 2025 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, which took place over the weekends of Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19.
All homes featured in the 44th annual event were eligible for recognition, including the coveted “Best in Show” award. Each entry was carefully evaluated by a panel of out-of-town judges with professional experience in the building industry. Homes were scored on criteria such as design, craftsmanship, functionality and overall impression.
Honors were presented by BABRM on Oct. 17 at the Annual Award Gala, held to celebrate the talent and creativity of the region’s builders, designers and trade partners.
This year’s winners include:
Best in Show
- Beaverbrook by Herrington Homes: This Asheville residence blends mid-century influences with modern efficiency, featuring vaulted ceilings, custom millwork and expansive sliders that open to a private outdoor living space.
- Creekside Haven by Silver Dog Construction: Nestled beside a tranquil creek in Black Mountain, this Craftsman home features custom beams, Venetian plaster finishes and timeless tilework designed for beauty, comfort and aging in place.
Green Certification
- Elk Wallow Gap by Mountain Sun Building & Design: Perched along Elk Mountain Scenic Highway in Asheville, this GreenBuilt Platinum Net Zero home features floor-to-ceiling glass, natural materials and 1,600 square feet of covered outdoor living space.
Green Innovation
- Haith by Assembly Architecture + Build: Situated between downtown Asheville and the River Arts District, this compact, net-zero-ready home maximizes light and privacy with forest-facing windows, skylights and wood detailing.
Housing Affordability
- Origami Home by Compact Cottages: This innovative 388-square-foot foldable, prefab home redefines affordability and flexibility. Fully code-compliant and expandable, it can serve as a backyard dwelling, starter home or stackable multifamily unit.
- East End Revitalization by Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County and Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust: Built in 1910 and saved from demolition, this fully restored Grail Street home preserves historic character while providing permanently affordable housing in Asheville’s East End community.
Motto Award
- Casa Collina by Buchanan Construction: Located on a secluded hillside in Horse Shoe, this vibrant post-retirement retreat features locally sourced wood, dramatic ceilings and custom entertaining spaces.
Gold Craftsmanship Renewed Space – Full Remodel
- Cane Break Cabin by Sineath Construction: In Burnsville, this complete cabin renovation preserves rustic character while introducing modern comforts, with restored millwork, updated systems and newly designed guest suites.
Silver Craftsmanship Renewed Space – Full Remodel
- Helene Revival House by Scroggs Construction Services: In Fairview, this hurricane-damaged home was rebuilt from the foundation up, featuring a vaulted ceiling, redesigned kitchen and bath and a board-and-batten exterior that revives its modern farmhouse charm.
Gold Craftsmanship Renewed Space – Partial Remodel
- Elk Mountain Retreat by Innovex Renovations: This spa-inspired addition features a wetroom with a black soaking tub, private sauna and sleek tilework, all oriented to capture stunning views of downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Viewers’ Choice Showcase Home
- Highland Ridge Farm by Altamont Construction: On a 60-acre Weaverville farm, this Provence-inspired residence pairs French country elegance with mountain serenity, featuring Austin limestone, hand-hewn beams and reclaimed European fireplaces.
Viewers’ Choice Renewed Space
- Cane Break Cabin by Sineath Construction: In Burnsville, this whole-home renovation transforms a dated cabin into a refined retreat, preserving original millwork while adding guest suites, upgraded systems and modern comforts throughout.
Silver Craftsmanship
- Highland Ridge Farm by Altamont Construction: In Weaverville, this French country farmhouse captures the spirit of Provence with Austin limestone, reclaimed European fireplaces and hand-hewn beams.
- Mountain Grove Pinnacle by Altitude Builders: Located in Fletcher, this 4,800-square-foot mountain retreat celebrates traditional design with Douglas fir timber framing, locally sourced stone fireplaces and sweeping views of Pisgah National Forest.
- Modern at Elevation by Sineath Construction: In Black Mountain, this home fuses modern design with natural materials, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a hand-laid river rock fireplace, and light-filled interiors that embrace the surrounding landscape.
- Haith by Assembly Architecture + Build: This compact, net-zero-ready home in Asheville balances privacy with skylights and forest-facing windows.
- Curtain Bluff Modern by HomeSource Real Estate & Construction: In Hendersonville, this bright, modern home combines style and practicality with oversized windows, low-maintenance finishes and a custom dog-washing station.
Gold Craftsmanship
- Mountainside Escape by J.S. Miller Construction Co.: Set on a 75-acre estate in Weaverville, this 7,500-square-foot masterpiece offers panoramic views, intricate millwork and custom cabinetry for refined mountain living.
- Bear Flower Retreat by Buchanan Construction: In Arden, this luxurious 8,200-square-foot mountain modern home features a wine cellar, spa and other resort-style spaces designed for family living and entertaining.
- Beaverbrook by Herrington Homes: Blending timeless craftsmanship with modern performance, this mid-century-inspired retreat showcases vaulted ceilings, custom millwork and expansive sliders that create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
- Elk Wallow Gap by Mountain Sun Building & Design: This modern mountain home in Asheville combines concrete, steel, white oak, and other natural materials with expansive glass, creating an energy-efficient retreat.
- Lippert Residence by Home Sweet Home Land Management Group: This Black Mountain home blends modern comfort with mountain style, featuring warm wood ceilings, custom built-ins, a chef’s kitchen and retractable screens for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
- Southern Mountain Home by Solid Rock Builders: Blending craftsmanship with modern design, this Fletcher home features custom steelwork, white oak beams, smart lighting and expansive outdoor spaces.
- The Weaverville Walk by HomeSource Real Estate and Construction: A short stroll from downtown Weaverville, this contemporary Craftsman home combines custom finishes, aging-in-place design and modern amenities for a timeless, light-filled retreat.
- Reservoir Retreat by Ward Enterprises & Ventures: Overlooking the Black Mountain reservoir, this home pairs sweeping views with refined comfort, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a statement fireplace, and custom woodwork.
- Stults Family Retreat by Kaizen Homes: A modern-mountain haven in Black Mountain, this ENERGY STAR Certified residence features vaulted ceilings, custom shaker cabinetry and locally sourced oak floors.
- Creekside Haven by Silver Dog Construction: A modern Craftsman retreat in Black Mountain, this thoughtfully designed home features custom wood beams, stone walkways and Venetian plaster finishes that reflect timeless craftsmanship.
- Origami Home by Compact Cottages: A foldable, code-compliant prefab home designed for versatility, the Origami offers efficient living in 388 square feet.
For more information about all the aspects of the Parade, visit the WNC Parade of Homes website at www.WNCparadeofhomes.com.
