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Like-new Arts and Crafts home in Padgett Place, ideally located close to downtown Black Mountain and only 15 minutes to Asheville. This home, with a large, fenced yard, borders the soon-to-be-completed community park, and has a back deck with a dog door built into the screen door. Shows beautifully, with custom colors and a spacious great room, plus a kitchen with a 7-foot granite island, a bonus counter that feels like a second island, stainless steel appliances (including a gas stove), garbage disposal, tile backsplash, and soft-close cabinetry. All-main-level living with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a coat closet. Upgrades include a security system, video doorbell, digital front door lock and thermostat — all controlled via smartphone. The owner has also added custom blinds and landscaping designed to look great year-round. Amazing attic space with tons of storage. Short-term rentals (STR) allowed. Enjoy all the nearby restaurants and hiking trails! View More

Like-new Arts and Crafts home in Padgett Place, ideally located close to downtown Black Mountain and only 15 minutes to Asheville. This home, with a large, fenced yard, borders the soon-to-be-completed community park, and has a back deck with a dog door built into the screen door. Shows beautifully, with custom colors and a spacious great room, plus a kitchen with a 7-foot granite island, a bonus counter that feels like a second island, stainless steel appliances (including a gas stove), garbage disposal, tile backsplash, and soft-close cabinetry. All-main-level living with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a coat closet. Upgrades include a security system, video doorbell, digital front door lock and thermostat — all controlled via smartphone. The owner has also added custom blinds and landscaping designed to look great year-round. Amazing attic space with tons of storage. Short-term rentals (STR) allowed. Enjoy all the nearby restaurants and hiking trails!

Welcome to Laurel Ridge, a scenic protected-ridge community near Black Mountain. A nature lover’s dream, this meticulously crafted custom home offers comfortable mountain living and rejuvenating views on lush mature-treed property. Enjoy main-level living with an open and airy floor plan, wraparound windows, office nook, walk-in pantry, laundry room and a quaint morning porch. Main bedroom has a large walk-in closet, and the main bathroom is beautifully appointed with radiant heat floors, volcanic rock tub, and travertine tile walk-in shower. Snuggle by the fireplace in the cozy great room, or entertain on the walk-out deck. On the lower level, the two bedrooms and full bathrooms, living room and patio provide privacy for your overnight guests. Two additional rooms are perfect for hobbies (such as an art studio) or personal gym. Whole-house generator installed; high-speed internet available. HOA fees cover water, trash, etc. Short-term rentals permitted. Your private oasis awaits! View More

Welcome to Laurel Ridge, a scenic protected-ridge community near Black Mountain. A nature lover’s dream, this meticulously crafted custom home offers comfortable mountain living and rejuvenating views on lush mature-treed property. Enjoy main-level living with an open and airy floor plan, wraparound windows, office nook, walk-in pantry, laundry room and a quaint morning porch. Main bedroom has a large walk-in closet, and the main bathroom is beautifully appointed with radiant heat floors, volcanic rock tub, and travertine tile walk-in shower. Snuggle by the fireplace in the cozy great room, or entertain on the walk-out deck. On the lower level, the two bedrooms and full bathrooms, living room and patio provide privacy for your overnight guests. Two additional rooms are perfect for hobbies (such as an art studio) or personal gym. Whole-house generator installed; high-speed internet available. HOA fees cover water, trash, etc. Short-term rentals permitted. Your private oasis awaits!

Location and luxurious 3 bedroom 3 bath house what more can you ask for? Step inside and view this captivating home, bakers dream kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and enough counter space for lots of goodies. Enormous Living Room, 2 primary bedrooms with expansive bathrooms, spacious 3rd bedroom, bonus room would make a great office, game, reading or classroom. Large laundry room and plenty of room in heated garage for car and work area. Nice covered front porch to sit and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Nice lawn and trees all around home. Approx 25 minutes to Asheville, 5 minutes from I-40, shopping and dining. This beautiful home won't last long, call today for your viewing. View More

Location and luxurious 3 bedroom 3 bath house what more can you ask for? Step inside and view this captivating home, bakers dream kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and enough counter space for lots of goodies. Enormous Living Room, 2 primary bedrooms with expansive bathrooms, spacious 3rd bedroom, bonus room would make a great office, game, reading or classroom. Large laundry room and plenty of room in heated garage for car and work area. Nice covered front porch to sit and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Nice lawn and trees all around home. Approx 25 minutes to Asheville, 5 minutes from I-40, shopping and dining. This beautiful home won't last long, call today for your viewing.

BOM due to no fault of seller. Repairs made - buyer's plans changed. Peace & tranquility await you in this Lindal Cedar Siding Home. Located near the cul-de-sac is this 3BR/2BA w/HWD floors thru-out & tile floors in BAs. Open concept w/2-story GR windows bring in so much natural light & you feel like you are in the tree tops. GR & DR lead to full-length back deck that has been freshly stained & has an extra bump out - perfect for entertaining. There is also a 21x9 fully screened porch off the KIT area. 2 main floor BRs w/a primary ensuite loft on 2nd level w/full BA - jetted tub & tile walk-in shower. Bsmt has plenty of storage & potential for a rec room or such plus a 2-car garage. There is also a large lower deck too. Driving range & golf course are just a short distance away, as well as one of the outdoor pools for those swimmers, or for those just wanting to chill & relax. Many other amenities are a short drive away. With a bit more updating this could be your dream home. View More

BOM due to no fault of seller. Repairs made - buyer's plans changed. Peace & tranquility await you in this Lindal Cedar Siding Home. Located near the cul-de-sac is this 3BR/2BA w/HWD floors thru-out & tile floors in BAs. Open concept w/2-story GR windows bring in so much natural light & you feel like you are in the tree tops. GR & DR lead to full-length back deck that has been freshly stained & has an extra bump out - perfect for entertaining. There is also a 21x9 fully screened porch off the KIT area. 2 main floor BRs w/a primary ensuite loft on 2nd level w/full BA - jetted tub & tile walk-in shower. Bsmt has plenty of storage & potential for a rec room or such plus a 2-car garage. There is also a large lower deck too. Driving range & golf course are just a short distance away, as well as one of the outdoor pools for those swimmers, or for those just wanting to chill & relax. Many other amenities are a short drive away. With a bit more updating this could be your dream home.

The first thing you will notice when arriving is the beautiful park like setting with lovely gardening areas, manicured lawns and an inviting covered front porch. The home includes a 676 sq. ft. artist studio with separate electrical service and propane, currently rented month to month. This is a very private setting but still convenient to to all that Black Mountain has to offer. The home features 3 Br, two bath, open kitchen, Sun room and spa room all on one level. Whole house backup generator and a fully encapsulated basement and crawlspace for lots of extra dry storage. This well loved home must be seen to be truly appreciated. Great Short term rental possibility. View More

The first thing you will notice when arriving is the beautiful park like setting with lovely gardening areas, manicured lawns and an inviting covered front porch. The home includes a 676 sq. ft. artist studio with separate electrical service and propane, currently rented month to month. This is a very private setting but still convenient to to all that Black Mountain has to offer. The home features 3 Br, two bath, open kitchen, Sun room and spa room all on one level. Whole house backup generator and a fully encapsulated basement and crawlspace for lots of extra dry storage. This well loved home must be seen to be truly appreciated. Great Short term rental possibility.

Highest and Best Offers due by Monday 7/18/22 at 12 Noon. THE PERFECT, AFFORDABLE WEEKEND GET-AWAY COTTAGE NESTLED IN THE FOREST OVERLOOKING A STREAM located in the gated community of Riverbend at Lake Lure.The large sun deck & screened porch are perfect for enjoying nature, the stream, & the fresh mountain air. This cottage is perfectly designed for those get-away weekends & entertaining family/friends! The large, stone front, wood burning, masonry fireplace is the focal point of the open kitchen/dining/living area which opens onto the full-length, screened, back porch. Kitchen has been updated with new flooring, countertops and appliances. Master bedroom with its own access to the back porch, full hall bathroom & small bonus room with its own bathroom & a sleeper sofa for guests. Access to Riverbend's two beautiful private lakes & two nature parks on the Broad River for swimming/ fishing/non-motorized boating included! Sold fully furnished & equipped, AS-IS. Vacation Rentals allowed. View More

Highest and Best Offers due by Monday 7/18/22 at 12 Noon. THE PERFECT, AFFORDABLE WEEKEND GET-AWAY COTTAGE NESTLED IN THE FOREST OVERLOOKING A STREAM located in the gated community of Riverbend at Lake Lure.The large sun deck & screened porch are perfect for enjoying nature, the stream, & the fresh mountain air. This cottage is perfectly designed for those get-away weekends & entertaining family/friends! The large, stone front, wood burning, masonry fireplace is the focal point of the open kitchen/dining/living area which opens onto the full-length, screened, back porch. Kitchen has been updated with new flooring, countertops and appliances. Master bedroom with its own access to the back porch, full hall bathroom & small bonus room with its own bathroom & a sleeper sofa for guests. Access to Riverbend's two beautiful private lakes & two nature parks on the Broad River for swimming/ fishing/non-motorized boating included! Sold fully furnished & equipped, AS-IS. Vacation Rentals allowed.

Privacy galore: mountain home or vacation hideaway, with majestic trees and evergreens. ALL NEW: interior paint, granite countertops, appliances, carpeting, prefinished wood floor in basement! UPDATED: lighting, hardwood floors. Exterior paint ’21. Roof re-shingled ‘16. Home and garage on two lots, with third lot included, putting home near center of 3 lots totaling over 4 acres w/only 1 HOA fee, a rare find! Floor to ceiling windows overlook amazing outdoor space with wraparound deck offering long range mountain views w/some clearing. Main level offers an open & bright living room w/ stack stone fireplace, easy to maintain cozy kitchen, full bath, roomy bedroom, & laundry. Upper level: luxuriously huge suite, w/full bath & 2nd laundry room. Bright basement used as bonus bedroom/guest room boasting full bath, and private French door to beautiful lower stone patio. One of the most affordable homes in Gateway overall. Easy access to community’s private waterfall, lake and trout pond. View More

Privacy galore: mountain home or vacation hideaway, with majestic trees and evergreens. ALL NEW: interior paint, granite countertops, appliances, carpeting, prefinished wood floor in basement! UPDATED: lighting, hardwood floors. Exterior paint ’21. Roof re-shingled ‘16. Home and garage on two lots, with third lot included, putting home near center of 3 lots totaling over 4 acres w/only 1 HOA fee, a rare find! Floor to ceiling windows overlook amazing outdoor space with wraparound deck offering long range mountain views w/some clearing. Main level offers an open & bright living room w/ stack stone fireplace, easy to maintain cozy kitchen, full bath, roomy bedroom, & laundry. Upper level: luxuriously huge suite, w/full bath & 2nd laundry room. Bright basement used as bonus bedroom/guest room boasting full bath, and private French door to beautiful lower stone patio. One of the most affordable homes in Gateway overall. Easy access to community’s private waterfall, lake and trout pond.

Adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage in the heart of West Asheville. Located in a fantastic location just 1/2 mile to Haywood Road, within 2 miles of Carrier Part and the River Arts District and only a 10 minute drive to Downtown Asheville. New 30 yr architectural roof installed 2019, exterior painted April 2022, freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, natural gas heat and A/C plus the stack washer and dryer convey. Very useable backyard too with partially fenced yard. View More

Adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage in the heart of West Asheville. Located in a fantastic location just 1/2 mile to Haywood Road, within 2 miles of Carrier Part and the River Arts District and only a 10 minute drive to Downtown Asheville. New 30 yr architectural roof installed 2019, exterior painted April 2022, freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, natural gas heat and A/C plus the stack washer and dryer convey. Very useable backyard too with partially fenced yard.

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a building in booming downtown Old Fort. Currently owner occupied antique store, but options are endless on what you could do with this 1940s building in the heart of Old Fort. A lot is happening in Old Fort with new trails systems coming from the G5 Collective as well as the Fonta Flora trail coming right through town. Hillman Brewing and Kitsbow (mountain bike apparel company) are just a couple of the amazing companies bringing business to town. Don't miss out on what Old Fort has to offer and just wish you bought in downtown, but make it happen now! View More

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a building in booming downtown Old Fort. Currently owner occupied antique store, but options are endless on what you could do with this 1940s building in the heart of Old Fort. A lot is happening in Old Fort with new trails systems coming from the G5 Collective as well as the Fonta Flora trail coming right through town. Hillman Brewing and Kitsbow (mountain bike apparel company) are just a couple of the amazing companies bringing business to town. Don't miss out on what Old Fort has to offer and just wish you bought in downtown, but make it happen now!

THE VIEW YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! SOUTHERN PANORAMIC AND A FULL VIEW OF THE BLACK MOUNTAIN RANGE AND MT. MITCHELL (the highest peak east of the Rockies!). Charm and Character of this original cabin’s warm pine walls and pristine wood floors have been preserved since the cabin was built. The Great Room (living and dining area) expands the total view side of the home where you will always have the view others will ENVY! A very unusual stone corner fireplace with gas logs enhances the Great Room. Access to your private deck from either side of room gives you plenty of space for entertaining. The bedroom sports a KING bed. The hallway from great room leads to the Bathroom or Bedroom. Open kitchen area with island bar gives the chef plenty of space to entertain while preparing a gourmet meal for guests. HOA does NOT allow Air B&B or short term rentals. Home is selling AS IS without Repairs by Seller Heir. If a small home with a BIG View is what your looking for...this is it! See it today! View More

THE VIEW YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! SOUTHERN PANORAMIC AND A FULL VIEW OF THE BLACK MOUNTAIN RANGE AND MT. MITCHELL (the highest peak east of the Rockies!). Charm and Character of this original cabin’s warm pine walls and pristine wood floors have been preserved since the cabin was built. The Great Room (living and dining area) expands the total view side of the home where you will always have the view others will ENVY! A very unusual stone corner fireplace with gas logs enhances the Great Room. Access to your private deck from either side of room gives you plenty of space for entertaining. The bedroom sports a KING bed. The hallway from great room leads to the Bathroom or Bedroom. Open kitchen area with island bar gives the chef plenty of space to entertain while preparing a gourmet meal for guests. HOA does NOT allow Air B&B or short term rentals. Home is selling AS IS without Repairs by Seller Heir. If a small home with a BIG View is what your looking for...this is it! See it today!

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