The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) has announced the award winners for the 45th Annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead. With in-person tours October 17–18 and 24–25, 2026, the Parade showcases new homes and renewed spaces across the region.
Entries were evaluated by a panel of out-of-town building industry professionals on design, craftsmanship, functionality, and overall impression. Honors were presented at the annual Awards Gala on October 22.
“From custom homes to thoughtfully reimagined spaces, this year’s winners show what Western North Carolina’s building community does so well, bringing together skilled craftsmanship, creative problem-solving, and collaboration,” said Megan Carroll, executive officer of BABRM.
This year’s winners include:
Best in Show
- Irons Glen by Silver Dog Construction: In Fairview, the home’s farmhouse design reflects the homeowner’s Scottish heritage through custom white oak millwork, bold natural stone, welcoming gathering spaces, and a colorful bunk room.
- Mills River Modern Farm by Towery Builders, Inc.: Set in pastoral Mills River, this modern home features panoramic views, stonework, European oak floors, and expansive outdoor living spaces.
Green Certification Showcase Home
- Waterfall Overlook by Living Stone Design + Build: Sweeping rooflines and a natural stone exterior distinguish this modern Hendersonville home.
Green Certification Renewed Space
- The Evergreen House by Sycamore Builders, LLC: This Brevard whole-home remodel combines custom millwork, inviting outdoor spaces, and upgraded systems. Energy-efficiency improvements and renewable energy help it produce more energy than it uses.
Green Innovative
- Serviceberry by Terra Futura Properties, LLC: Cork flooring, custom vanities, and forest views distinguish this 1,200-square-foot, Green Built-certified duplex home in Asheville.
Motto Award
- Reems Creek Manor by Silver Dog Construction LLC: Overlooking a Weaverville golf course, this Craftsman home features a curved staircase, illuminated quartzite island, intricate woodwork, and floor-to-ceiling fireplace.
Viewers’ Choice Showcase Home
- The Riley at Ashley Place by Blue Pinnacle Homes: Near downtown Hendersonville, this ranch home features an upscale kitchen, reading nook, and lower-level bar and billiards area.
Viewers’ Choice Renewed Space
- The Arboretum Garden House by Living Stone Design + Build: This French cottage-inspired whole-home remodel features custom millwork, French oak floors, vibrant textiles, and woodsy outdoor spaces.
Silver Craftsmanship
- Modern Heritage by Ward Enterprises & Ventures, LLC: Mountain views meet one-level living designed for aging in place at this Lake Toxaway farmhouse.
- The Legacy Bungalow by JAG & Associates Construction, Inc.: Based on a 1915 house plan, this new West Asheville home blends Craftsman architecture with energy-efficient construction and Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
- Reynolds Mountain Villas The Summit Collection by Buchanan Construction, LLC: Perched on Reynolds Mountain in North Asheville, paired villas feature panoramic views, main-level primary suites, custom cabinetry, and heated primary bath floors.
Gold Craftsmanship
- Beaverdam View by Wright Family Custom Homes, LLC: Modern and traditional design meet in this Asheville home with custom millwork, cabinetry, and distinctive tilework.
- Flight House by Thomas F. Wallin Builders, Inc.: Expansive mountain views frame this modern Mars Hill home with a private spa level, residential elevator, and chef’s kitchen.
- Tranquil Ridge by Buchanan Construction, LLC: Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and warm natural materials define this Burnsville retreat with a hidden pantry, invisible cooktop, custom wine cellar, and screened deck with a fireplace.
- Reems Creek Manor by Silver Dog Construction LLC: Overlooking a Weaverville golf course, this Craftsman home features a curved staircase, illuminated quartzite island, intricate woodwork, and floor-to-ceiling fireplace.
- Irons Glen by Silver Dog Construction LLC: In Fairview, this farmhouse design reflects the homeowner’s Scottish heritage through custom white oak millwork, bold natural stone, welcoming gathering spaces, and a colorful bunk room.
- Modern Mountaintop by Wright Family Custom Homes, LLC: Expansive decks, mountain views, and an open floor plan distinguish this Asheville retreat.
- Mills River Modern Farm by Towery Builders, Inc.: Set in pastoral Mills River, this modern home features panoramic views, stonework, European oak floors, and expansive outdoor living spaces.
- Journey House by Milestone Contracting LLC: This Green Built-certified, ENERGY STAR-rated home in Fairview features flooring milled from the property’s white oaks, a stone-and-tile fireplace, and a regulation-size softball infield.
- Grove Street Bungalow by Bull Mountain Builders, Inc.: In downtown Weaverville, this bungalow features hardwood floors and ceilings, custom built-ins, and cement tile with inset duct registers.
- The Riley at Ashley Place by Blue Pinnacle Homes: Near downtown Hendersonville, this ranch home features an upscale kitchen, reading nook, and lower-level bar and billiards area.
- Wanoca Cottage by Wanoca Development Group, LLC: The final new build in Asheville’s Wanoca Cottages community combines energy efficiency, custom finishes, and indoor-outdoor living.
- Serviceberry by Terra Futura Properties, LLC: Cork flooring, custom vanities, and forest views distinguish this 1,200-square-foot, Green Built-certified duplex home in Asheville.
Gold Craftsmanship — Renewed Spaces
- Camp Shady Pines by Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc.: This Pisgah Forest cabin remodel adds a lofted primary suite, finished basement, and private sauna.
- Beaver Lake Tea House by Painted Buckeye Builders LLC: This restoration in Asheville returns a former Lake View Park public amenity to its original footprint, reclaiming porches, wood ceilings, and the hearth.
- The Arboretum Garden House by Living Stone Design + Build: This French cottage-inspired whole-home remodel features custom millwork, French oak floors, vibrant textiles, and woodsy outdoor spaces.
- The Montford Nest by Ward Enterprises & Ventures, LLC: This renovation in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood preserves a 110-year-old, double-sided brick fireplace while opening the kitchen and living areas.
- Fitness Spa on Fiddler’s Ridge by WSM Craft: On Beaucatcher Mountain in Asheville, This addition connects to the home through an entry gallery, adding a fitness room, spa-inspired bathroom, and upper-level bedroom suite with sweeping views.
- 15 Juno Drive by Innovex Renovations LLC: Custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and handmade tile refresh this 1920s Asheville home.
Although the in-person Parade has concluded, virtual tours remain available year-round at WNCParadeofHomes.com. Visitors can revisit favorite projects, explore homes featured exclusively online, and gather ideas for future building or remodeling plans. The website also features home profiles, builder information, and the digital Parade magazine.
For the complete list of award winners and virtual tours, visit WNCParadeofHomes.com.
