Completed in 2022 in the gated community of The Settings of Black Mountain, this 1,700-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath home shows how much presence a smaller footprint can carry. At its center is a soaring two-story great room with a vaulted, wood-clad cathedral ceiling, a sculptural circular chandelier, and a floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace — a space that feels expansive and warm in equal measure, opening onto the kitchen and dining areas beneath the same dramatic ceiling.

The kitchen pairs craftsman warmth with clean, modern lines: gray-stained cabinetry, quartz counters, a large island with seating, a pro-style gas range, and a built-in beverage station for entertaining. White oak floors run throughout, and a main-level primary suite offers a spa-style tiled walk-in shower and dual vanity, while a covered porch extends the living space into the mountain setting. From the framing to the final finish, it was built to the standard every AR Construction home is held to — efficiently planned, beautifully detailed, and made to last.