Neighborhoods of Asheville
Asheville is a wonder-full city in the mountains of Western North Carolina. In and around Asheville there are neighborhoods to fit every kind of person and every lifestyle. There are established neighborhoods with beautiful trees and homes with characteristic Asheville bungalow or arts-and-crafts style. There are historical neighborhoods with classic Victorian and other turn-of-the-century style homes, both private and B&B's. There are eclectic neighborhoods mixing contemporary with older styles. Green, healthy homes pepper some of the neighborhoods with solar panels and their passive solar orientation. There are golf and equestrian communities, gated communities, active-adult and retirement communities. There are lake-front, river-front and mountain neighborhoods, downtown and surrounding area lofts, condos and townhomes.
North Asheville
Montford
Montford is a neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District, the first of three local historic districts to come under the jurisdiction of the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) of Asheville and Buncombe County (see the Asheville city link for more information and guidelines). Montford Hills is an adjacent neighborhood which is outside the jurisdiction of the HRC. Recent years in Montford have witnessed the renovation of many of the neighborhood's residences by individual families and a myriad of industrious bed and breakfast owners who have helped to restore the district to its former splendor.
Montford is a neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District, the first of three local historic districts to come under the jurisdiction of the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) of Asheville and Buncombe County (see the Asheville city link for more information and guidelines). Montford Hills is an adjacent neighborhood which is outside the jurisdiction of the HRC. Recent years in Montford have witnessed the renovation of many of the neighborhood's residences by individual families and a myriad of industrious bed and breakfast owners who have helped to restore the district to its former splendor.
Located in Buncombe County (founded in 1792), the town of Asheville, North Carolina was incorporated in 1797. However, until the arrival of the railroad in 1880, Asheville was little more than an isolated mountain village, a small trading center and occasional vacation spot for a few summer visitors. When rails overcame the barrier of the Blue Ridge, a boom began that was to continue almost uninterrupted for five decades.
The neighborhood that permanently expresses the diversity of this era is Montford. This sprawling, homogeneous neighborhood of about three hundred acres retains over six hundred structures representing a rich diversity of architectural styles, most constructed between 1890 and 1920 during Asheville's emergence as the greatest city of the Southern Appalachians. The adjacent area known as Montford Hills was dubbed a suburb of Montford and built primarily in the 1920s.
The residents of Montford welcome you. It's the people here, through all their efforts, that make this neighborhood a great place.
Norwood Park
Norwood Park is located just north of downtown between Montford and Grove Park. The area is also named “Superb Park” due to it being well located and always has walking traffic. Consisting of young families, older homes, smaller lots and a great neighborhood feel.
Albemarle Park
In November 1989, the Asheville City Council designated Albemarle Park a Local Historic District. Albemarle Park is a landmark in residential planning, architecture and landscape design that has been recognized to be of national significance. It is the result of a special collaboration of three prominent men during the 1890s: William Green Raoul, a leading railroad executive; Bradford Gilbert, a re-nowned architect in New York City; and Samuel Parsons, Jr., an important landscape architect. In 1886, Raoul bought the 35 acre R.W. Deaver Farm just north of the city limits on Charlotte Street with the intention of building a summer place for his family. It wasn’t until 1897 that Raoul decided to develop the property as a "residential park," with an English inn, housekeeping cottages and private residences. To develop the cohesive plan he drew upon the skills of his friend, Bradford Gilbert to design the structures and Samuel Parsons, Jr. to develop the site plan and design the landscape. The three were registered as the Albemarle Park Company. Their goal was to develop a "residential park" that took advantage of the hillside site. Parsons sited the Inn and the cottages so that full advantage could be taken of the mountain views. His planting plan emphasized the special quality of the natural landscape and the importance of "shared" viewscapes. The Lodge was the first building built, in 1897. It was Raoul’s residence and served as the office for Albemarle Park. The Manor, started in 1898, was the centerpiece of Albemarle Park. Even before the Manor had been completed, several cottages were also being built.
The period of primary historical significance in Albemarle Park was 1897-1913, the years when the Raoul family was actively involved in developing and enlarging upon the original plan. By 1913, 24 significant structures had been built: The Lodge, 1897; The Manor, 1898, 1903, 1914; Clover, 1898; Columbus, 1898; Milfoil, 1898; Shamrock, 1898; Orchard, 1899; Clematis (Laurel), 1901; Clio, 1902; Galax, 1902; Cherokee, 1903; The Clubhouse, 1903; Rosebank, 1905; Manzanita, 1906; Crow’s Nest, 1906; Dahlia, 1906; Daffodil, 1906; Larkspur, 1906; Hollyhock, 1907; Marigold, 1907; Dogwood, 1910; Kalmia, 1910; Fox Hall, by 1913; Fox Den, by 1913. There were also five other cottages that had been built in Albemarle Park by this time. However, they were all private homes built by the owners on empty lots purchased from The Albemarle Park Company. These five were: Alva Glen, Brown Bear, Wildfell, Possum Trot and Breezemont.
After the death of Mr. Raoul, E.W. Grove purchased the land to add to his other holdings in the area. Additional cottages, private residences and accessory buildings continued to be built up into the 1950s. There are currently 42 primary structures and additional secondary structures such as garages. Through the years the cottages became year-round homes and the one-time vacation resort grew into a residential neighborhood. The Clubhouse was remodeled into professional offices. The Manor Inn evolved into a residential hotel and today is apartments. Albemarle Park is unique among Asheville’s Local Historic Districts. Every single one of its significant structures is still intact and relatively unchanged today.
Grove Park
The Grove Park Inn, Golf Course & Neighborhood - Historic, Cottage, Tudor, Victorian homes can be seen nestled around the old naturally landscaped boundaries of this beautiful golf course known as the Grove Park neighborhood. In 1990 the Grove Park neighborhood became the Grove Park historic district and was listed with the National Historic Register. The Grove Park Inn's golf course has been rated among the top 10 U.S. courses 100 years or older by Golf Digest Magazine. Grove Park is located in one of our finest north Asheville locations and just minutes from downtown Asheville and Beaver Lake.
Beaver Lake
Lake View Park neighborhood was created along with Beaver Lake by landscape architect John Nolen of the Myers Park neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Prior to 1923, Beaver Lake was known as Baird Bottom. It was a meadow where cows grazed quite uneventfully. Then on April 18, 1911, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Lincoln Beachey (March 3, 1887 – March 14, 1915) ceremoniously flew into town to show off his famous aerial stunts over Baird Bottom for the citizens of Asheville. This flight was one of his pioneering flights over the mountains of Western North Carolina. That day, although for a brief moment in aviation history, Baird Bottom was Asheville's first unofficial airport.
A trolley service ran through Baird Bottom carrying vacationers back and forth between a transfer station near Grace Church on Merrimon Avenue and Weaverville. Merrimon Avenue didn't extend all the way through Weaverville, but ended near Grace Church. Ashevillians would catch the 45-minute to an hour ride from the transfer station into Weaverville where they could escape the hustle and bustle of busy Asheville.
Beaver Lake dam was constructed by the Charles E. Waddell & Company in 1923 (?). This was the same engineering company that built the Biltmore Bridge, and also provided engineering design services to the City of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. About the same time after Beaver Lake was completed, Dixie Highway reached Asheville, and Merrimon Avenue became a part of the famous Dixie Highway system which extended Merrimon Avenue through Weaverville. This was part of the eastern branch of Dixie Highway which connected the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.
Later on, according to local legend, Thomas Wolfe (October 3, 1900 – September 15, 1938), under the shroud of darkness, would sometimes go skinny dipping in the swimming pool near the Tea House. The Tea House is now a private residence.
Today, Baird Bottom is a lake, and the trolley tracks, what have been left of them, are hidden under three to four feet of water. Created in 1923 by landscape architect John Nolen (June 14, 1869 - February 18, 1937), historic Beaver Lake and the adjoining property are privately owned and maintained by the residents of Lake View Park. The park and lake is enjoyed by both Lake View Park residents and guests for activities such as jogging, running, walking, biking, bird watching, watching the sun set, picnicking, boating, and fishing.
Beaverdam Road
Beaverdam is a peaceful area with a long stretch of road leading up to the Elk Mountain Scenic Parkway, Beaverdam Run Condo’s and many beautiful properties. Mountains surround the long winding road on both sides and continue to the length of the road. Misty clouds get socked into the valley and the roads sometimes ice over but you will not hear the locals complain. It is what has to happen to not allow too many people building and keep the wild turkeys roaming freely.
Elk Mountain Scenic Highway
Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy. is a beautiful drive up to the Blue Ridge Parkway passing several Bed & Breakfasts along the way. Cliffside views of East Asheville and the Craggy Watershed once you meet up with the Parkway. You will also find several good trailheads there.
Reynolds Mountain
Only Three Miles from Downtown Asheville
If you have longed for a luxury home in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Reynolds Mountain is the perfect place to start and finish your search. With natural mountain landscaping, nature preserves totaling 30 acres, plenty of green space and your choice of lot/home packages, land for your custom home, condos and town homes, Reynolds Mountain offers distinctive real estate that is literally minutes from the cultural richness of Downtown Asheville. Around the corner, our residents can join a premier country club, shop at a gourmet grocery store, hike the nature trails of Beaver Lake or sip coffee at one of several cafés. Many of our homes have magnificent views and our luxurious finishes impress even the most discriminating designers.
We have launched new condominium projects that are now available at preconstruction pricing. In addition, we have several turn-key town homes and single-family estates ready for you to move in. Visit us today at Reynolds Mountain, or sign up for regular updates via email. Our sales and design staff would be happy to guide you through the process of discovering our beautiful development where expansive views, abundant nature and a warm community offer you a life in balance.
Woodfin
The Town of Woodfin is named in honor of Nicholas Washington Woodfin, a major force in Western North Carolina’s early history. Born on January 29th, 1810 he was the fourth of twelve children of John and Mary Grady Woodfin who lived in the Mills River area of what is now Henderson County. Nicholas Woodfin, a lawyer by trade, became one of the major political figures in the history of the western part of the state. A long serving state Senator, humanitarian reformer, Confederate Army officer, businessman, and farmer Nicholas Woodfin made a lasting impression on the state of North Carolina and his memory is still honored today by the people of Woodfin.
The area that is now known as Woodfin was first settled by the Cherokee Nation prior to the arrival of Europeans. After the founding of Asheville in 1797 the general area of Woodfin was part of various land grants and was largely agricultural in nature. In the mid 19th century, however, the French Broad River presented an important power source for manufacturing and mills began to become established to take advantage of the natural power source. Over time, the mills expanded and created villages for the workers and managers which led to the gradual suburbanization of the area. As manufacturing waxed and waned during the 20th century so too did the fortunes of the Town of Woodfin.
In 1971 the Town of Woodfin incorporated as a municipality and has remained true to the vision of its founding fathers and mothers, who sought to maintain a distinct community where tradition and family are still valued.
Although manufacturing remains an important part of Woodfin’s economy, during the 1990s the Town began a transition into a bedroom community of people who appreciate the small town experience, but still want all the amenities offered by a larger city. Today Woodfin is a Town of approximately 4,000 citizens and is home to business ranging from multi-million dollar giants to mom and pop operations.
The area that is now known as Woodfin was first settled by the Cherokee Nation prior to the arrival of Europeans. After the founding of Asheville in 1797 the general area of Woodfin was part of various land grants and was largely agricultural in nature. In the mid 19th century, however, the French Broad River presented an important power source for manufacturing and mills began to become established to take advantage of the natural power source. Over time, the mills expanded and created villages for the workers and managers which led to the gradual suburbanization of the area. As manufacturing waxed and waned during the 20th century so too did the fortunes of the Town of Woodfin.
In 1971 the Town of Woodfin incorporated as a municipality and has remained true to the vision of its founding fathers and mothers, who sought to maintain a distinct community where tradition and family are still valued.
Although manufacturing remains an important part of Woodfin’s economy, during the 1990s the Town began a transition into a bedroom community of people who appreciate the small town experience, but still want all the amenities offered by a larger city. Today Woodfin is a Town of approximately 4,000 citizens and is home to business ranging from multi-million dollar giants to mom and pop operations.
Weaverville
Both Weaverville and the Reems Creek Valley have been a beacon to yearning souls since pioneers began settling in what was still Cherokee territory in the 1700s. The natural beauty of the area, the healthful climate and its proximity to Asheville's urban attractions have made Weaverville the perfect blend of small town and big city.
Like Asheville, Weaverville in the 1800s was home to grand hotels, such as the Dula Springs Hotel and Blackberry Lodge, where Low Country visitors could escape the heat and pestilence of Southern summers. Author O. Henry spent some of his last days here, regaining his health before returning to New York City and squandering it again. Weaverville College, later renamed Weaver College, contributed a defined element to our small town for 60 years until it closed in the '30s. The creation of Lake Louise, then known as Lake Juanita, in 1910 made Weaverville an idyllic destination in the country. A year earlier an entrepreneur by the name of Rex Howland built a trolley line that could carry hotel guests and day visitors the six miles from Asheville to Weaverville's downtown for 35 cents, and in only 45 minutes.
Regrettably, Howland's trolley line ceased operation little more than a decade later, but Weaverville's reputation as a resort destination was established.
Six generations of native Weaverville natives have been joined by transplants who share their town pride. Our town of 2,500 boasts several active civic groups, including those dedicated to beautification. Since 1990, the city has been named a Tree City USA every year. Today visitors come for our personal lifestyle as well as for the healthful mountain air and scenery. The grand hotels are gone, but the bed and breakfasts are thriving. The arts are blossoming as never before. Good food, good music, good shopping and a good rest are the legacy of Weaverville's evolution.
Leicester
The township of Leicester, originally known as Turkey Creek, had a Post Office beginning April 7,1829. The name of the township was changed to Leicester (pronounced Les-ter) in 1859. The town was named for Leicester Chapman. His father, Robert Chapman, was a captain under the Earl of Leicester and stationed in Wales. Leicester Chapman was named for the Earl of Leicester. As he grew a well-heeled older stepbrother financed Leicester's schooling in London, then sent him to Trinidad, as manager of a sugar plantation. It was there that Leicester met his future wife, 17-year-old Sarah Handfield Carpenter, out from Ireland to visit her brother, the owner of a neighboring plantation. We think this was John Carpenter. Uncertain about the best place to educate their children, they came to America and landed in Baltimore. Here they met Thomas Lanier Clingman, U.S. Senator from Western North Carolina, later a General in the Southern Army during the Civil War. Clingman convinced them that Western North Carolina would be the place to settle.
Leicester purchased a tract of land nine miles from Asheville, NC in the area at that time known as Turkey Creek. He established a Stand or Mercantile business and named the area Leicester in honor of his titled godfather the Earl of Leicester. Native countrymen who didn't much care for such a highfalutin name dubbed the place "Lick skillet" then begrudgingly settled for "Lee-ces-ter". The township is pronounced "Les-ter".
East Asheviile
The simplest way to get to what is known as East Asheville is to head out of downtown on College Street, which becomes Tunnel Road when you go through Beaucatcher Tunnel. It's also Route 70, which parallels I-40. If you continue on this road, you'll go to the town of Black Mountain on the eastern side of Buncombe County. As you come out of the tunnel you'll become very aware that this is a busy commercial area - restaurants, fast-foods, grocery stores, banks, pet stores, video stores, auto dealerships - it's all here.
Not too far and there will be a left on Chunn's Cove Road. A little further and Old Haw Creek road will go to the left. A little further and to the right, roads will lead you to Beverly Hills. And then you'll notice some of the businesses along Tunnel Road have the name Oteen. These are some of the East Asheville neighborhoods and communities.
Town Mountain
Where else can you get onto a road in the middle of a city and in about one minute be up on a mountain! When I visited Asheville, before I had a chance to really find my way around, I wondered how you got up there. Going out of town on College Street, before you get to the Tunnel, there is a traffic light. See the sign for Town Mountain Road? Go left there. You'll wind around and go up and up. Down to the left is the city. That's a fun place to explore. There are a variety of neighborhoods up there.
Chunn's Cove
Chunn's Cove
Soon after you come out of the tunnel, heading east on Tunnel Road, you'll go left onto Chunn's Cove Road at a traffic light, just after the Innsbruck Mall. This probably isn't even even five minutes from downtown. You'll soon be headed up a country road, passing cattle in a pasture on your left. There are apartments on the right and not a lot of homes as you go along. You will notice new construction in a subdivision off to the right.
If you're like me you may wonder about the term cove. I only knew of it to mean and inlet or bay in a body of water. But there are coves in the mountains, too. It just means a sheltered nook or recess in the hillside. It can be a valley. Chunn's Cove goes up from Tunnel Road into the hills.
This is not one neighborhood. There are scattered older homes, new subdivisions of homes and scattered individual newer homes. Some of the homes that sold from March 2006 to March 2007 were ranch houses, between $200,000 and $300,000, built in the 1960's. They were on between a third acre and a bit over one acre. They measured between 1500 and 2500 square feet and had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
At the higher end, by altitude and price, there were custom-built newer homes on the hillsides, with beautiful views, on over 1.5 acres that sold for over $680,000. They measured 3,000 to 4,300 square feet and had up to 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
I recently visited a new neighborhood here called The Wildes of Chunn's Cove. Unfortunately it looks like the developers bulldozed everything flat to be able to make a nice neat circle of homes, so the landscaping is all newly planted. But the homes are very nice and include some duplexes. The yards are very small - low maintenance. The best thing of all is that this seems to have a close neighborhood feel. The people who live here actually know each other, get together regularly for celebrations, and they help each other when there's a need. It's surrounded by mountain views and is just about 3-5 minutes from downtown.
Haw Creek
This is one of Asheville's convenient hide-aways. After you turn off Tunnel Road and head into this area, it's hard to believe you were just in a city. Haw Creek is an older neighborhood with mature trees and wildlife. There are homes that date back to the 1920's, but there are also many newer homes, too.
Between March 2006 and March 2007 there were 48 single family residences sold by Realtors in this area according to the local Multiple Listing Service. Of those, 14 were in the range of $100,000 to $200,000. Styles varied widely and included ranch, contemporary, manufactured, and cottage/bungalow. These homes ranged in age from being built in the 20's to the 80's. The acreage was from .21 to .65 acre and the square footage was from 817 to 1880 square feet. Many had two bedrooms, but some had three. They had from one bathroom to 2 1/2 baths.
The largest number of homes sold in Haw Creek during that time were 21 in the $200,000 to $300,000 range. These included the same styles as above, plus some newly built homes in the Tudor, arts and crafts, colonial, and Cape Cod styles. Acreage went from .17 to .85 acres. Homes had from two to six bedroom and one to four bathrooms. Square footage varied from 1214 to 3277 square feet.There were 11 homes sold in the $300,000 to $400,000 range, mostly new construction. They had from three to five bedrooms and usually 2 1/2 baths. The acreage went from .3 to 1.7 acres and square footage went from 1891 to 2571 square feet.One home sold in the $400,000 to $500,000 range. It had about 1 1/2 acres, which included a pond. The newer custom-built, 2-storey home had nearly 4700 square feet.The most expensive home on record sold in that time period was about $520,000. It was an older home, a unique ranch built in the '40s on a little over 2 1/2 acres. The home with beautiful views had almost 2400 square feet.
There are some townhouses and multifamily dwellings, but not many.This area feels rural, but there are places where homes are quite close together. The mature trees and narrow, winding roads make it feel more remote than it is.
Beverly Hills
About eight minutes from downtown Asheville, to the right off Tunnel Rd, is the subdivision of Beverly Hills. This older neighborhood is built in and around the Asheville Municiple Golf Course. Going through the community and out the other side puts you on Swannanoa River Road (Route 81), across the road from the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Twenty-one homes were sold by real estate professionals in this neighborhood between March of 2006 and 2007. These ranged from a historical bungalow built in 1927 to a contemporary built in 2000. Generally speaking, however, most of the homes were ranch-style and built between 1947 and 1967.
Seven of the homes that sold during that time were between $175,000 and $200,000. Thirteen were between $200,000 and $300,000. One home sold for more than that, $320,000. The sizes ranged from 948 to 2533 square feet. They had from 2 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 3 bathrooms.
The yards in the neighborhood tend to have mature landscaping. There are lots of tall trees and a park area where children can play. The yards of the homes that sold varied from .18 to .77 acre.
Besides being just off Tunnel Road and all the businesses there, Beverly Hills is also not far from the River Ridge Market Place and a number of other shopping centers. This hilly, wooded neighborhood is very convenient yet also has a private, removed feel.
Fairview
If you hop on I-240 east from downtown, you'll go by two exits for Tunnel Road (6 and 7). Then you pass exit eight and I-240 will end, turning into either I-40 or Route 74A East. You'll leave the official city boundary and venture out into Buncombe County. You'll go through the little community of Reynolds and into the town of Fairview. This area is growing very fast! Subdivisions are sprouting up all over. You'll see them on both sides of the road. You'll start up a hill and at the top you'll enter Fairview.
This area still doesn't have as much commercial development as some other nearby areas. You don't have to go far off 74A to feel pretty remote. Homes can be found here in close neighborhoods, private subdivisions, gated communities, private lots and residential estates. If you want a little homestead, this is a place to check out. If you don't mind being a little further from town, this is a good place to check out.
Oakley
Located in between the Biltmore area and east Asheville Oakley is a wonderful transitioning area. The newly paved roads are helping with local traffic and thanks to the investors Oakley is coming along nicely. Just off of 240 at exit 8, Oakley is a nice little neighborhood ideally located for a young family moving to the area. Home prices in this neighborhood range anywhere from 140K to 350K for some of the nicer new construction. It is also one of the closest neighborhoods the Mall and shopping district.
Black Mountain
Black Mountain
Since the Cherokee Indians settled here more than 10,000 years ago, folks have come seeking rejuvenation, contemplation and introspection. The beautiful mountain scenery, variety of recreational activities and friendly, hometown feel continues to attract many each year. Take a walk through historic downtown and discover numerous upscale gift shops, galleries and Appalachian-style craft stores, with local craftsmen demonstrating iron works, dulcimer making and hand thrown pottery.
From the most upscale cuisine to country cooking and BBQ, the area is home to over forty restaurants sure to please any palate. Dine inside or outside while enjoying the local flavor or celebrating a special occasion.
Activities abound -- from a round of golf at Black Mountain’s famous 18-hole course to hiking and biking along the area’s numerous scenic trails. The area hosts many renowned festivals: Sourwood Festival, L.E.A.F Festival, Black Mountain Art and Craft Show, and Art in Bloom to name a few. Don’t miss the Valley Museum and Center for the Arts.
Make Black Mountain your vacation headquarters. Stay at a historic B&B or quaint cottage while visiting some of the region’s greatest attractions which are within a short drive; Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Sit and rock on our "Front Porch". Stroll around Lake Tomahawk. Drink in the ever-changing mountain views. Luxuriate in the peace and fresh air. Visit Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley to discover the best that Western North Carolina has to offer.
South Asheville
Kenilworth
The Kenilworth Community, actually an independent city from 1891 to 1929, located in the city of Asheville, North Carolina, has a long and colorful history, a history that goes back to the beginning of the 1900s. We're proud to have elected Leah Chiles, the first woman mayor in the state of North Carolina, happy that our original jail house is still standing (only now it's a private residence), and delighted to be the usually peaceful home of 800 some residents. They live within a twenty-minute walk of downtown Asheville, but still revel in rural charm, walkable streets, a marvelous collection of trees, a fascinating mix of housing styles (from grand to early-American bungalow), and an 19-acre lake.
The ZIP, depending on your location near Kenilworth Road is 28803 and 28805, and we're bounded on the east by Tunnel Road, on the west by Biltmore Avenue, on the south by the Swannanoa River Road, and to the north by the crest of the mountain looking over the city, where the old reservoir stood.
Like many folks of his day, Jake Chiles had romantic notions about England, specifically Scotland, and he doted upon the vision of a development based on the wonders of Kenilworth, as featured in the novel of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Kenilworth, published in 1821, is the improbable story of Amy Robsart, the wife of Robert Dudley, the earl of Leicester (as imortalized in Leicester, just outside of Asheville), who suffers neglect, insult, and eventually dies at her husband's hands. Kenilworth was a magnificent castle near Stratford, now on the final stages of decay.
And Kenilworth Castle had a lake, a grand and glorious lake, so Mr. Chiles decreed that his Kenilworth would also have a grand body of water to relfect the noble houses and trees that would one day spring up on its shores.
Biltmore Forrest & Biltmore Park
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South of Asheville between Asheville and the city of Hendersonville on Hendersonville Road, Hwy. 25. Development is occurring in this area with the new addition of the Long Shoals Biltmore Plaza. Additionally the advancements to the Gerber Village area just north of Long Shoals road on Hendersonville Road has helped add to the local business. Strip mall style area with most shopping along the main roadway. Some nice neighborhoods are located off of Sweeten Creek road. Both small and large scale communities can be seen from the drive on Sweeten Creek.
West Asheville
West Asheville/Haywood Road
Haywood Road, the heart of West Asheville, where businesses are family owned and neighborhoods are an easy walk away.
Haywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side by side with second- and third-generation shops. Look closely and you may be able to identify which buildings used to house movie theaters, banks or the post office in days past.
The revitalization of Haywood Road has brought a new and exciting array of specialty shops, holistic health practicioners, artisans, restaurants and pubs to complement the previously existing retail and service businesses. This map guide will give you a starting point to explore these treasures.
Haywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side by side with second- and third-generation shops. Look closely and you may be able to identify which buildings used to house movie theaters, banks or the post office in days past.
The revitalization of Haywood Road has brought a new and exciting array of specialty shops, holistic health practicioners, artisans, restaurants and pubs to complement the previously existing retail and service businesses. This map guide will give you a starting point to explore these treasures.
Malvern Hills
West of Asheville on Patton Avenue 19/23 Malvern Hills consists of an older established community of Rancher style homes mixed with some older Cottages and Bungalows. Malvern Hills does have a very nice park and recreational center with a pool.
Sulphur Springs, Deaverview Park & Hi-Alta Park
This area is off of Patton Avenue 19/23 just west of Asheville. Homes are an eclectic mix of ranchers, new construction, and older cottage style homes. This area is undergoing gentrifying at the moment and some very nice deals can be found.
Enka & Candler
Continue further West on 19/23 to Smokey Park Highway which runs into the Enka neighborhood area. Visibly a rural setting in this area with more pasture and mountain views. Smokey Park Highway is also a hidden drive up to the Blue Ridge parkway passing through Candler along the way. Great property values in a very rural country style setting.
