1907 Flattop Cliffs / Photo by Ryan Theede

Oct. 23. A Linville estate owned by the late real estate developer Chuck Weber has sold for $14 million after two years on the market.

The property was marketed exclusively by Marilyn Wright of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Asheville office. Natalie Earnhardt and Josh Aldridge, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Linville Ridge office brought the buyer.

Lazy Bear Lodge sits on 5.86 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains with views of Grandfather Mountain. The 8,700 square foot main residence features a 25-foot timber-framed Great Room highlighting locally sourced stone and timber.

Lazy Bear Lodge | Photo by Ryan Theede

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“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, this sale exemplifies the resilience of our community and the optimism shared by buyers who recognize the unparalleled beauty and opportunity of properties in this region,” said CEO Budge Huskey of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “The commitment to invest in premier mountain estates highlights the unwavering confidence in the market’s recovery.”

The estate was originally listed at $29.75 million.

The Folly Entertaining House at Lazy Bear Lodge | Photo by Ryan Theede