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Our office at Real Living Carolina Property is in the process of acquiring the listing of a wonderful Bert King designed home for sale in a great location in North Asheville. It is 2022 sqft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Den, Open Living/Dining and original Kitchen with Walnut Cabinets. We have all toured it and love the vintage lines. It needs some cosmetic and electrical updates, but all the original details and bones are in place and pure mid-century.If you are interested in knowing more please give me a call or email me at troywinterrowd@gmail.com.

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Price: $419,000

Size: 2350 sqft

Amenities: 2 Beds + 2 Baths + View + Sauna

This 80's contemporary home with an extraordinary mountain view will be open today from 2-4pm.

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Here is how the listing agent describes it, "One of a kind mountain home with views of Pisgah Mountain Range and French Broad River Valley. At an elevation of 3000ft. high in Laurel Park, this home features living room with cathedral ceiling and huge stone fireplace. Jacuzzi and sauna in master bathroom. High efficiency 2 zone HVAC system. Large deck surrounded by beautiful landscaping.

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The Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes Showcasing  11 unique homes with some celebrating their 100th birthday this year.  Come see a remarkable variety of homes this year from homes on the National Register of Historic Places to mid-century modern gems - all situated in the beautiful Grove Park district.The tour is today, Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 5pm. To get your tickets today you must purchase them at the Grove Park Inn Country Club. Parking and trolley provided if needed. Tour all stops at your own pace.For more information, contact Suzanne Escovitz at sescovitz@charter.net or 828-254-4400.

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Price: $422,000Size: 1200 - 1400 sqftFeatures: 2 Beds + 2 Baths Congrats to Kelly for selling this unit at 12 South Lexington, my personal favorite condominium building in town. Its modern, industrial styling combined with green features, solid construction and central downtown location is unbeatable.Here is how listing agent, Kelly Erin-Spinney, describes it, "Modern/Contemporary condo downtown living at its best! Bright, open 2 bedroom, 2 bath, high ceilings-great light-loft feel. Juliet balconies, granite, bamboo-hardwood, stainless steel appliances, gas range & deeded secure parking available. Smoke Free-Pet friendly building with low HOA dues. Lease in Place. Roof top terrace-views of Downtown Asheville & beautiful mountains."Want to see more of this listing? Click Here. Give us a call to help you sell your vintage modern, contemporary, industrial condo or home to a targeted audience.

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Yesterday, I was invited to tour Biz611 in Hendersonville with Architect Ken Gaylord, a fellow AIA member. It is a newly opened office building in downtown Hendersonville that was designed to house selected, start up technical companies. The owner/developer of this small office building was very focused on green design and that it be evident throughout the building. Ken and his team were brought in to make his vision reality in this industrialized modern construction.The facade was veneered with bricks retained from buildings torn down from the site. Also, it incorporates living walls with plants as shown above. The South wall incorporates a shade structure that simultaneously harnesses solar energy. The interior consisted of recycled walls from a bank in Charleston along with reclaimed glass, wood and even railings used to cover water retention areas externally. For an expanded photographic tour of this building click here.

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Kelly and I enjoy scouting out simple ranches with those extra details that reflect that rustic side of Asheville or a universal retro look. We may find an asymmetric fireplace wall, exposed beams supporting a vaulted ceiling, vintage wood paneling or natural stonework. No matter the detail they can feel cozy and warm with a touch of cool that reflect the nostalgia of how we grew up. For more general information on Asheville ranch home living please see over a dozen past articles I've written on Ranch Homes. Currently on the market, are three homes shown above that all have that nostalgic, mid-century, ranch feeling. However, what makes these three Asheville homes distinctive is that they are situated on large, private lots with good indoor/outdoor relationships for maximizing that Asheville lifestyle. The visibility and flow to outdoor living creates that expansion needed to breathe free of the typical ranch box. Some of the interiors offer use of wood that helps bring the outdoors in. As typical of ranch homes, all three offer efficient living for those looking to economize and enjoy the broader lifestyle that Asheville has to offer. 672 Pinners Cove is 3 Bed + 2 Bath is privately located on 2.38 acres just east and then south of Asheville close to where I, myself, live. For more photos see here. 143 Buffalo Trail is 3 Bed + 2.5 Baths on 1.04 Acres just east and then North of Asheville. For more photos see here. 11 Pine Tree Rd. is 3 Bed + 2 Baths on .91 acres on one of my favorite North Asheville streets offering privacy and convenience. There is no virtual tour for this property. Kelly and I would love to help you get to know some of the vintage ranch homes here in Asheville that offer the convenience of location to downtown in established and friendly neighborhoods. Thank you, Troy

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I just happened to be vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, DE this week and was aware that three of my favorite Modern Asheville artists were doing a group exhibition nearby. Mark Bettis, Vickey Pinney and Karen Weihs are the Asheville artists that make up the "Bending Form and Color" exhibition at the Peninsula Gallery in Lewes, DE. I stopped by for a look. Here are a couple images from there.If you are in the area you should stop by. Despite the Asheville-like rain today, it is absolutely the perfect time of year for a visit to this area. To view or purchase art from this exhibition click here.

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In light of the announcement that the BB&T building will be repurposed and remodeled, I thought it would be appropriate to pull this article out of the archives. In the attached video, local architect Mark Allison gives context to the architecture of the building in relationship to both other cities and Asheville itself. Enjoy! A Commentary on the BB&T Building in downtown Asheville.  Local Architect Mark Allison was generous enough to send me his new video commentary on the BB&T Building. Enjoy this interesting history into the architectural influences of Mies Van Der Rohe. The BB&T Building was completed in 1965 as the headquarters for North Western Bank.  It is 18 stories, was built by George Goodyear and designed by D. Gene Whittington. The BB&T building reflects the International style of Mies Van Der Rohe.  Mies's thirty years as an American architect reflect a more structural, pure approach towards achieving his goal of a new architecture for the 20th Century.  He focused his efforts on the idea of enclosing open and adaptable spaces with clearly arranged structural frameworks, featuring pre-manufactured steel shapes infilled with large sheets of glass.  His early projects at the IIT campus and for developer Herb Greenwald opened the eyes of Amercians to a style that seemed a natural progression of the almost forgotten 19th century Chicago School style.  His architecture with origins in the German Bauhaus and western European International Style became an accepted mode of building for American cultural and educational institutions, developers, public agencies, and large corporations. The BB&T building does not live up to some key design principles of Mies as Mark will point out in his video. Thank you Mark. Photo courtesy of the Pack Memorial Library

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200 Wind Comp

Price: $550,000Size: 3,736 sqftAmenities: 4 Bed + 4 Bath + Acreage & Views This wonderful mid-century home, originally designed by Six Associates in 1955, didn't take long to get a contract on it. Experientially, I love the way this home unfolds and flows with its natural setting. It should be an inspiring retreat for the new owners. Here is how the listing agent describes it, "Well-built home designed by Six Assoc. Architects. Cathedral ceilings, lots of natural light, incredible views, solid walnut cabinets in kitchen, solid cherry paneling, and many other features including a gated driveway that opens to approx. 6-acre private lot on top of the mountain. Also 2-car garage and outbuilding with deck. Must see to appreciate and just minutes from downtown Asheville."For more information on mid-century and modern homes in Asheville give Kelly or myself a call. Enjoy your day!

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Price: $658,000Size: 3,200 sqft.4 Beds + 4 Baths + Gardens Congratulations to the new owners of one of our favorite  Bert King designed homes in Lakeview Park. Besides being sexy, it was perfectly maintained and had great flow. This property was briefly on the market before it had a contract on it. Today's real estate market is brisk and modern properties are keeping equal pace.Here is how the listing agent described this home, "Bert King mid-century masterpieces oozes style, keeping some period fixtures - the perfect blend. Large renovated kitchen with Miele double ovens and sunny breakfast area. Sitting on a large park-like, private lot backing up to ACC golf course, enjoy the tranquility from a massive screen porch with vaulted ceiling. Tons of storage (walk-ins in 3 bedrooms), nice lower level family room with fireplace. Huge high ceiling basement area."