$4 Million Architectural Marvel in Fairview Celebrates Design, Sustainability and a Legendary Legacy

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (August 7, 2025) — 163 Annabelle Linn Drive has entered the market for $3,920,163. This 3,512-square-foot industrial modern timber-frame residence sits on 1.88 acres within the Clearview community. At once private and expressive, the property offers an unprecedented opportunity to own a legacy-caliber home inspired by a celebrated creative visionary. The listing is marketed exclusively by The Ford Team of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Asheville office. The listing details may be viewed here. Formerly the private residence of Dr. Shane Hall and Sam Trophia, founder of The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, this extraordinary home embodies decades of shared ecological passion and design innovation. Together, Sam and Shane envisioned and built a sanctuary that celebrates nature’s beauty—from the lush botanical gardens and climate-controlled greenhouse to the butterfly motif embedded in the in-ground pool. Every element of the property reflects their mutual devotion to art, science, and the natural world. Inside, the home showcases custom zebra wood cabinetry, built-ins with concealed storage, and European tile. A chef’s kitchen features Fisher and Paykel appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a deep stainless steel farm sink with integrated prep stations. The primary suite opens directly to a private patio and spa, and includes a luxury bath with modern tech fixtures, custom lighting and bespoke finishes sourced from Restoration Hardware and local Asheville artisans. Highlights include: Four bedrooms and four and a half baths, including a separate ADU above the climate-controlled three-car garage Movie room, pool house with full bath, and expansive deck for entertaining Heated saltwater filter system pool and spa with smart automation and butterfly tile inlay Rainwater collection infrastructure via three cistern systems and metal rain barrels Botanical landscape with perennial gardens, fruit trees and an irrigation-integrated greenhouse Custom ironwork from Asheville artist Chukk Bruursema Restoration-grade finishes, climate controls, and encapsulated crawlspace for optimal durability and efficiency “A singular expression of architectural intent and refined artistry, every detail of the property is infused with creative purpose and ecological intelligence,” said D’Ann Ford and Tyler Kardos, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “This is a residence built to inspire, to preserve, and to endure.”   About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,400 sales professionals in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage was founded by The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964, and is proudly associated with Peerage Realty Partners. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.