The Good Haus

I found this home while perusing the pages of Dwell Magazine. Built on a granite hillside it is a unique example of what could be created in our area. I appreciate the push and pull of functional forms and use of simple materials to create a somewhat modest and playful home.

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The Good Haus celebrates the intersection between design and performance – and seeks to be an example of a “good house”. The house is the family home of principals Mela Breen and David Good (designer and builder) – and playfully gets it’s moniker from Dave’s last name. So what is our idea of a good house? In this case it is one that is pushing the possibilities of a site specific design while holding itself accountable to reaching the highest level of energy efficiency. Our good house is one that embodies our beliefs about resiliency, efficiency, health and comfort, beauty and playfulness. Go HERE for the full article. Enjoy!

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Early Voting Information

Yeah! Here is an opportunity to feel empowered. Early voting began yesterday and HERE is the information you need to know about where to go and at what times. Know you can go to any location that is convenient for you. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

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FOR SALE | Former Church turned Chic Mod Home
39 MIddlemont Ave. | 2 Bedroom | 2.5 Baths | 2,234 SQFT | .27 Acre

39 MIddlemont Ave. | 2 Bedroom | 2.5 Baths | 2,234 SQFT | .27 Acre

Premiere modern "loft style" home dreamed and constructed from the bones of a former neighborhood church. With a clean and modern sensibility the simple and smart architect designed space offers flexibility for live/work, along with, separate guest quarters. The open main space encompasses a dramatic vaulted and trussed ceiling, original polished concrete floors, European kitchen, thoughtful and sleek accent lighting blended with original sanctuary fixtures and a floating wood burning fireplace by Fireorb.

Flanking the main space is a frosted glass partition dividing a bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet. At the other end is a convenient half-bath and doorway leading to another bedroom en suite with built-in kitchenette and bath with a stainless Japanese soaking tub. Hansgrohe fixtures throughout. The home is located near Malvern Hill Park in West Asheville and just a few blocks from Patton Ave amenities and a few minutes trip to downtown.

Give us a shout for more information or to schedule a tour. In the mean time take the tour here. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

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SOLD | The Killians land in Asheville

We are excited to welcome the Killian family to Asheville from New Orleans. As fate would have it they found a beautiful mountain view home on what is called Killian Mountain in Lakeview and are closing on it today. And to top it off they will be Kelly and Chett’s newest neighbors. {Sweet} We are so happy for them and for us to be able to welcome them here. Cheers to them! Kelly and Troy

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FOR SALE | West Asheville {Two Unit} Bungalow
5 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,903 SQFT | .17 Acre Lot

5 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,903 SQFT | .17 Acre Lot

Just coming to the market today is this cheerful and versatile two unit, five bedroom bungalow in walkable West Asheville perfect for the home owner or investor. Make this one your expanded home with rental options or purchase as a duplex. Lower Unit B has been a permitted short term rental. 7 minute walk to either Haywood Rd by Sunny Pointe Cafe or to Patton Avenue amenities. New wiring, heating/cooling, fireplace flue, appliances and paint. Updates to flooring, bathrooms and lighting throughout. Lounge on the shaded and covered front porch or sunny back deck. Both front and back yards are open and fenced for kids, critters and private gardening. Lower unit can be accessed both internally and externally and can come fully furnished. There are so many options here. Come and make this one what you need for you!

Want to see more? View our tour here. Or give us a call for either a personal tour or our information package on this sweet home. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

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What is an Atomic Ranch?

We’ve written about this subjective a few times and spoken about it locally. However, this article from our friends at Atomic Ranch {written by Rabekah Henderson} magazine provides and easy way to revisit one of our favorite homes style. Enjoy and Happy Friday!

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Even though it’s the name of our magazine and website, we don’t blame you if you aren’t entirely sure what an atomic ranch is! This iconic home style is one of the foundations of Mid Century residential architecture and it traces its roots back to the 1930s.The ranch home became emblematic of informal, practical living in a postwar world and it was radical departure from the closed-in, multi-story dwellings of the day. So, follow along as we dive into the history of the ranch and finally answer the question: “What is an atomic ranch?” Go HERE for the rest.

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MAKE YOUR MODERN | Fairview Deck House

Kelly and I often use the phrase “Make Your Modern” here in the mountains of North Carolina. Most of our creative and design minded clients are looking for a tailored home that fits today’s lifestyle which is a much more functional and edited home. In doing that we help them search all options including new built modern homes, land to build on or homes to remodel for them to achieve their dreams.

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Clients Dave and Blair moved here from Colorado looking for a contemporary home for themselves. This Deck House in Fairview caught their eye. The two main criteria for what they were looking for was a “mountain home” and an opportunity to host guests. This one had the potential for both with appropriate modifications. The early 80’s home had the appearance of owners moving in at the time of completion and not making any alterations. That was about to change.

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The open living concept has evolved from the 50’s to today. Walls that first were simply penetrated with openings to create connections were later completely removed for better flow and light. The 80’s marked a halfway point as you can see with the photo on the left below. The couple immediately removed more walls and added beams making it a more California style Post and Beam home while being sympathetic to the origins of a Deck House. Simply doing this allowed for more light and views between the kitchen, dining and living room and advanced the indoor/outdoor livability of the home. Now, no matter where you are you can engage multiple areas both inside and outside.

The eighties kitchen {below} had all the appropriate attributes with original oak and formica cabinetry topped by those creatively constructed florescent lighting runs we all loved. Not! In rethinking the kitchen entertainment was key. Now that some of the walls were gone the barriers to dining, both indoor and outdoor, were gone making the kitchen a dynamic part of the experience. The island was recreated positioning a new wine refrigerator and drawers for dining and hosting utensils. Working areas became more defined allowing for multiple people to access and use the kitchen efficiently. Materials were chosen to contrast all the warmth with coolness. While blue has been popularized over the past few years for them it was about connecting the inside with the outside and reflecting the mountains and sky and embracing the natural beauty that surround them.

Remodeling the Master Bedroom was, once again, about strengthening the indoor/outdoor relationship. They immediately removed Grandma’s cabinetry {No offense grandma!} allowing the bed to sit in a more natural space architecturally. This move created both an easier flow to the outside deck and a more natural view while reclining from the bed.

Hosting guests is something the couple very much enjoys. They original came to us looking for a Bed and Breakfast which quickly became challenging. This home offered more square footage than they needed for themselves so they modified the home to create a second living quarters. Through a closet on an exterior wall they created an outside entrance close to exterior parking and a fire pit. One bedroom became a living room with a convertible sofa while keeping a second bedroom in place accommodating one couple or two. They cleverly created a rolling kitchen closet that tucks into an internal vestibule door of the home creating a barrier as needed, but allowing the home to remain as a four bedroom home for the future. They project the short term rental could garner them close to $1400 per month.

Dave and Blair mindfully altered the home to both preserve the originality of the Deck House while making it more functionally appropriate for today’s lifestyle. They, also, carefully blended 40 years of aesthetics so the house wasn’t stuck in one timeframe, but became more universally timeless. Considering the present day the private home allows them controlled guest accommodations. They can host distantly with the guest suite or within a safe range inside and out given the more open spaces they have created. The overall function of this home tends to be what most people are looking for — a main level open living space, master suite and office while having versatile living spaces on the lower level and an opportunity for income. Well done!

Looking to “Make Your Modern” here in the mountains? As realtors we have the vision to guide you through options. Give us a call. And for more inspiration check out our book here. Cheers!

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SUNDAY | the Uncommon Market (Copy)

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!

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Top of September

Boom! We are thrilled to be safely helping so many clients and friends at this time. {And October is looking even better.} Cheers to the Dynamic Duo!

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SOLD | The Ultimate "Paris of the South" Condo
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1525 SQFT | 2 Car Garage | Storage Room | Views from Downtown to Mt. Pisgah

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

We are so excited for our sellers for the quick sale of their property. We went under contract in hours on this beauty. Now they get to move on to designing and building their modern, mountain view home in North Asheville. Cheers to them!

If you missed seeing this property go here for our past article on this home. Thinking of selling? We would love to help you sell your property. Give us a call!

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