Stop by this Saturday the 23rd at our Open House hosted by broker Natalie Malis. This newer, convenient and efficient one level bungalow is walkable to Haywood Road and the River Arts District. Built in 2009 this bungalow style home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on one end and a large open great room on the other. Enter into your own private dog-friendly courtyard. This home shares a driveway, parking and community garden space where you can grow your own food if desired.

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See that top floor corner unit? It could be yours! Enjoy a great view of the River Arts District from the largest and brightest condo at the conveniently located Clingman Lofts. The private two bedroom, two bath and top floor unit puts you steps away from downtown and the RAD. This corner unit features floor to ceiling windows with a corner balcony. The unit comes with an assigned parking space and a lockable, climate controlled storage unit.

Want to know more? Give us a call. And enjoy the tour here. Cheers!

— Kelly and Troy

Asheville has been represented in DWELL a few times of late. Today, in this look at design across the states, Akira's hand-crafted bowls were featured.

But don't just stop there — take the full tour as a good overview and reminder of what good design brings to our lives.

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Sale Price $269,500

1579 sq/ft

3 Beds and 3 Baths

This home has returned to the real estate market. Cleverly designed by Darryl Rantis, it offers efficient living in Chicken Hill between downtown and the River Arts District. Here is what I had written about it in 2009 when the home was first built - "Finally, some clever and well designed "in fill" housing that is badly needed in Asheville. I took a tour of this home today. Derived from its context and both the industrial and work cottage vernacular it has developed into a smart, loft style home. These healthy built homes pack a lot in a small square footage and represent the future of what homes will become - smaller square footage, healthy built and some versatile square footage.  The basement can be a bedroom, office or in-law suite.  The details all fit - from the european style cabinetry to the pine plank flooring and some of the built in shelving you will find these homes both clean and charming."

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Here is how the current listing agent describes it  -  "Fantastic contemporary nearly new home within 1 mile of Pack Square & right in the middle of the River Arts District! Walk to restaurants and shops and feel a part of the thriving area w/all Asheville has to offer! Sleek modern interiors, certified Healthy Built Home designed by award winning architect Daryl Rantis. LL could be separate apt - 12' ceilings/polished concrete floors. You will be the envy of all your friends w/ this dramatic home!"

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Barbara the Stack

"In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order" Carl Jung I stopped in to visit Barbara Fisher yesterday morning in her studio. We haven't had the chance properly connect since I landed from all my travels. It is always great to chat with her, share her space and absorb her passion. I can't think of anyone more practiced and dedicated within her neighborhood of artists. And there is the fact that I simply love her art. Though I have had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of Barbara's work for over six years now, I'm going to bow out of discussing it in detail here. Andrew Wengrow recently wrote a wonderful piece on Barbara that spells it all out in an article titled A Different Orbit. He both captures the spirit and evolution of her work and notes her current solo show going on at the Hickory Museum of Art. As witnessed by the overflow of art outside her studio door, Barbara is in the midst of preparing for a big show in Atlanta at the Mason Murer gallery in May and June. If you would like to see more of her work please visit Barbara's website. Better yet, stop by her studio at 170 Lyman St for a visit and be inspired!

Last night I attended the grand opening of Pink Dog Creative Studios on Lyman St. in the River Arts District.  The property is a creative venture by artist/designer Randy Shull and creative entrepreneur Hedy Fisher.  The building will house workshops, artist studios, community space and eventually a new restaurant adding its signature to the growing venues in the River District of Asheville.