28 Rhododendron Drive | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 583 SQFT | .12 Acre

Hi Folks! Welcome to the real estate market our fourth cabin we have listed in one of our favorite little neighborhoods. This urban cabin sits conveniently in the unique, artistic and historic neighborhood of Homeland Park located minutes east of downtown Asheville and walkable to groceries, restaurants and other amenities. The completely updated cabin has that storybook charm combined with condo like efficiency. The white painted log living and dining area share a freestanding gas stove with original stone fireplace, semi-open kitchen with washer/dryer, spacious bathroom and large bedroom with multiple closets and office area for today's live/work experience. The lot extends upwards into the sun to grow your own urban food garden {Chickens?} or a place to create an ADU, studio or workshop with its own road access. The 1930's cabin charm will melt your heart. The updates will ease your mind. And the urban corridor location puts everything walkable or a quick drive including the Blue Ridge Pkwy just down the street. And don't forget the home makes a desirable rental as well. Come and see it! And don't forget the home makes a desirable rental as well. Come and see it or check out our virtual tour here. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

We have always loved Homeland Park for its location, small living and charm. Homeland Park is situated on a hillside at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Swannanoa River Road, you might be surprised to stumble upon a group of historic log cabins. Originally developed as a mountain resort almost a century ago, this rustic neighborhood is home to an eclectic mix of residents and has recently become revitalized.

“Over the past 20 years, Homeland Park has transformed from a somewhat sleepy neighborhood to a vibrant community,” says Susan Rhew, who owns three of the cabins, and lives in a carriage house she designed and built in 2009. Residents chat from their covered front porches, help one another with lawn care, offer assistance if someone has a crisis and get together for community gatherings with shared food and music provided by neighborhood musicians.

Enjoy the rest of this article from Frances Figart here.

Yeah! Our seller has flown the coop having closed on this great home last week. Once again it could not have gone more smooth. This 2016 award winning North Asheville modern home is affectionately known as the "Birdhouse" for its views perched within the trees. Among many things it is: Certified Net Zero, has one level living with a versatile basement, city and mountain views, walkable to Merrimon amenities and UNCA trails. What more do you want? The home designed and constructed by Earthtone Builders combines both the drama and simplicity of modern design. The main level has your soaring great room that expands out onto a large floating deck with a city view, along with, the three bedrooms and 2 baths. Basement has a large garage/studio space with natural light and tons of extra dry storage are that can be further finished for other rooms. Grid tied solar system, Net Zero, HERS Index of 9, Gold Level Green Built. Shared driveway. 2016 Parade of Home Winner for most Innovative Design. Did you miss it? Revisit it here for the tour. And are you considering selling? Give us a call! Cheers!

Kelly and I both have mid-century kitchens to update someday and we’re always looking at ideas for when that day comes. Hers is likely to look more clean and cool while mine is likely to appear more kitsch to match the nature of our vintage homes. This article from dwell captures a variety of contemporary styles and colors for a variety of tastes. We hope you enjoy. Cheers!

Yeah! We are excited for our clients Greg, Aubrie and Tater for the smooth closing on selling their cool contemporary West Asheville pad. We loved working with them and looking forward to watching them build their new wooded A-frame escape. Cheers to you!

If you missed it let us give you a quick introduction to this designer hideaway in the middle of everything East West Asheville has to offer. This well-crafted home, tucked away on Tremont, offers 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with layers of versatile living throughout including two loft spaces, tons of storage, an apartment with short term rental history and that rare garage. The home, designed and constructed by Earthtone Builders, explores the best in providing a ton of internal living space on a central urban lot. The living experience balances shared public spaces to gather with private spaces to observe and retreat. Want to see more? Go HERE.

I happened to come across this recent article in Dwell Magazine. The article showcases The Nook cabin, a minimalist retreat in the woods, created by documentary photographer Mike Belleme.

“Essentially one open space, the tiny cabin relies on various levels, inviting nooks, and differences in wood tone to differentiate between areas. In the breakfast nook near the kitchen and front door, where the lowered ceiling creates an intimate atmosphere, the team used black walnut. The living area with its lofty roofline and enormous windows uses cherry wood which, Mike says, "has a lot of color to it and felt light and airy." The cozier, darker side of the home has a Japanese-inspired aesthetic whereas the taller, brighter side skews more Scandinavian: "Both styles are minimalist and work really well together."“  Go HERE for the full story. Enjoy!

By Chicago’s Bauhaus and Beyond’s Joan Gand | If you are the new owner of a Mid-Century Modern home, congratulations! Now to the hard part…how to get the look you love. Forget what you see on HGTV/Martha Stewart/Oprah. Mid-Century modern has its own look and it will keep its value if you follow these simple rules.  I have come up with these thoughts after making many mistakes myself over the years. I hope that sharing my hard-earned knowledge will help you find your own Mid Mod style here.

Enjoy the full article HERE. Cheers!

Hi Folks! Looking for a nice outdoor activity with some good social distancing? One of the many unique places we have here is the Blue Ridge Daylily Farm with hundreds of hybrid and award winning daylilies. Between now and the next two weeks is peek season. Take a bottle of wine and stroll through their beautiful gardens. We go every year and pick out a new one for our garden. You pick. They dig. Enjoy your Sunday!

This popped up in our feed and I thought we would pass it along. I’ve been wondering what is going to replace all the graphic grays and whites going on for the past few years. Here is a peak a what designers are seeing on houzz. Everyone stay safe and have a lovely weekend. Cheers!

Good Morning. Perhaps a bit of a departure here for our blog, but life is one big departure currently. Restaurants are such an integral part of our lifestyle and we have many friends in the business. And they support so many other businesses and so on. While moving tables outdoors may seem like an easy solution during this time there are still many challenges to face. Marites Abueg, an architecture college pal of mine, was interviewed for this article in Wired Magazine. Marites and Keith have designed over 50 restaurants in the Bay Area. If you are curious check it out here. Cheers!

I know Kelly and I appreciate this day so much given the love we have for our own fathers. We hope you take today and let some love outshine everything else going on in the world today and celebrate your father or the gift of being a father. And we hope you are blessed as we are. Cheers to Les, Ted, Chett and all the fathers out there.