3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1485 SQFT | .09 Acre Lot

The quintessential, colorful and creative urban bungalow you've been waiting for nestled into the heart of the walkable Five Points neighborhood. Flow through this home from outside to inside starting with the lush front perennial garden and water feature then step onto the cheerful and covered front porch. Once inside, the living room with fireplace opens thru to the dining and kitchen. All rooms end in a cozy and versatile sunporch on the back of the home. The home's master suite is separated from the additional 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Below there is a clean basement with an outside door for storage and a loft space hideaway above the kitchen accessed with a built-in ladder. There is currently a 1 car off-street parking spot that could be expanded. New windows and exterior doors and paint. Updated electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, kitchen and baths make this home ready to go. Come and enjoy this cheerful escape in the heart of everything.

Want to see more? See the tour here. Or give us a call for personal tour and information on this sweet home. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

Given COVID19 and the cooling weather most of us are thinking about the interiors of our homes. Whether you are remodeling or building new, fireplaces are a staple here in the mountains and can add both drama and coziness to our living spaces. This article on Houzz features many interesting designs that may inspire you for recreating your own. And if you scroll to the bottom you find even more. Enjoy!

2,676 Heated SQFT plus 704 Storage | 2 Baths

Versatile & playful commercial building with Live/Work potential for the maker, artist, craftsperson, musician or small business owner. This creative commercial space is zoned for live/work & could be your dream live/work space with city verified modifications. The building sits conveniently on Merrimon Ave, but perched above for views, privacy & visibility. The building has three usable levels. The upper level loft has a light & bright open space with built in cabinetry and sink and includes a half bath. The versatile main level is divided into two sides: One side has a light and bright reception area with built in cabinets & sink, open office area private office or conference room. The north side has a large workshop space with garage door, storage room with shower & laundry, 1/2 bath & another private office. Lower level basement has extra dry storage, sink and utilities. There are multiple parking spaces including one for handicap. Make this your Public or Private work & play space. Buyer to verify requirements for conversion to Live/Work.

Give us a call for the information package or for a private tour. In the meantime HERE is the virtual tour. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

We are wishing everyone a super safe and restful holiday for those of you who can do that this year. Know we are thinking of you. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

We are so excited for buyers Scott and Bahadir on their new home purchase here in Asheville. The 80’s contemporary home they purchased is located on a rare private wooded lot within the city. They will be fully updating the home to create their modern, zen oasis here. Having seen their home in New Jersey we can’t wait to see what they do here. Welcome guys! Cheers to you both!

Hi Folks! This Sunday the Uncommon Market {Asheville’s Largest Market for the Old, the Bold, the Creative and Unexpected} is here again and appears to be clear of rain. So, get out and enjoy some cool crafts, vintage and midcentury home goods and industrial relics. Then, of course, take a few home! For the skinny go here. Cheers!

In case you missed it here is a great little video outlining how to vote in our county. It is great to see what our own community is doing. Yeah! So, let’s all get out there in one form or another. Vote!

Designed by Brickstack Architects

We are huge advocates of using professionals to get the job done right and have been members of the Asheville Home Builders Association and local American Institute of Architects in part to support and maintain relationships with quality designers and builders. This article on Houzz, 6 Reasons to Hire a Home Design Professional, popped up in our media feed and we thought it worth sharing. Know we, too, are here to help guide you and create the right team so you can live your best life here in the mountains. Cheers!

Interior by Sally Spiegel

“Residential designers (architects, interior designers and others) bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to make sure all aspects of remodeling and custom home projects go as smoothly as possible.

Talk with almost anyone who’s ever tried to do a construction project without pro help, and you’ll likely hear one statement over and over again: “I wished I had hired a designer.” Even in smaller projects, like a one-room remodel, once you open up those walls, situations arise for which only an experienced professional can apply his or her creative problem solving to save time and money.” Find the full article here.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1525 SQFT | 2 Car Garage | Storage Room | Views from Downtown to Mt. Pisgah

We are so excited to bring this unique property to the market today. This luxury condo perched on a knoll above downtown has sweeping views across both the distant mountains & downtown and exemplifies why they call Asheville the "Paris of the South." The historic and beloved Skyclub building is the romantic setting for this condo that beautifully blends the old with the new in an updated clean and contemporary interior. The home is a perfect blend of calmness and drama. Enjoy the ever changing light and sky from your kitchen and sunroom or retreat to a cozy fire in either the living room or master bedroom. New appliance throughout including a Bosch induction range and new on demand gas water heater. The secluded, private and gated 4 unit building has level garden space to enjoy the southern sun including a recently remodeled sparkling pool. The property is a ten minute walk to downtown. This unit comes with its own two car garage and 170 SQFT storage room in the basement. Furnishings available separately.

SKY CLUB HISTORY | According to Rob Neufeld, The Sky Club, a restaurant and dance club operated by German-Americans Gus and Emma Adler atop Beaucatcher Mountain, started out as the Old Heidelberg Supper Club in the late 1930s and changed its name in 1942 in response to anti-German sentiment. The Adlers, East Asheville restauranteurs, had purchased the estate of Oliver Cromwell Hamilton. After Gus' death in a fire in 1952, Emma continued the club, hosting celebrities such as Grace Kelly and Robert Mitchum, in town to make movies. "Buncombe County did not allow sales of liquor," historian Sharon Fahrer writes. Sky Club patrons "would bring their own bottles ... They were also charged a dollar for a bucket of ice." The Sky Club "was known for ... strip steaks and shrimp cocktail," as well as for views, Rick McDaniel writes in his book "Asheville Food." In 1957, Castle in the Sky purchased the Sky Club from Emma Adler for $65,000, with more than that to be spent on renovations. The corporate treasurer was Fred Seely Jr., E.W. Grove's grandson. The president, William Conrad of New Jersey, revived the panoramic third floor dinner-and-dance hall as The Satellite Club. The Sky Club was later sold and converted to condos.

We have more information ready to share with you so give us a call for that or a private tour. For now check out our virtual tour here. Cheers!

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.