Peace, relaxation, solitude, luxury, with only the breeze or the cry of a soaring hawk to break the silence. Just seven miles from the center of eclectic and historic Asheville, North Carolina, and close to a host of Western North Carolina attractions and activities. A uniquely constructed home that seamlessly blends with its mountain environment, the home features a 22-foot-high cathedral ceiling, a gas fireplace, and includes all the usual amenities plus a fitness room in the basement with stationary bike, rowing machine and sauna, broadband Internet, a CD player and unlimited U.S. long distance calling. Completely furnished, it will comfortably accommodate 8 people.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a king bed, flat screen TV, chair and double closets. The master bath features a bath shower combination and a double sink. The second bedroom features a double bed. The second bathroom has a shower bath combo and a single sink. The third and fourth bedrooms have queen beds and are located in the upstairs loft (both are enclosed bedrooms, not open) with a half bathroom. The upstairs loft area has an entertainment center with couch and a 42' flat screen TV. The living room has a 32” flat screen TV, DVD, gas fireplace, and soft and chairs. Several sliding glass doors allow easy access to the upper deck. The lower deck is huge.
The lower level has a fitness room and sauna and another full bathroom with shower and single sink. Laundry room and double car garage access. All linens and towels provided.
The 1200 sq ft of outside decking offers privacy for the perfect place to relax (and while no smoking is allowed inside, we provide sand buckets should you wish to smoke on the deck). With the gas grill, it’s also the perfect place to cook and dine. Or enjoy preparing gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen as you enjoy the mountain vistas. The kitchen includes full size appliances, including refrigerator with ice/water in the door, electric stove with self cleaning oven, dishwasher, and microwave. You’ll find sharp knives, multitude of pots, pans and bake dishes, pizza pans, hand mixer, toaster, blender, and coffee grinder and maker. There’s also a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience.
Lush, green and serene, the home is remarkably close to historic Asheville, with abundant shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Just 9 miles away is the world famous Biltmore House. Also visit the world famous Grove Park Inn & Spa less than 6 miles away, walk around Beaver Lake or Lake Louise, or picnic alongside the French Broad River only a 2 mile drive. Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 9 miles away.
Other area attractions and activities include: the quaint town of Weaverville, the 435-acre North Carolina Arboretum, the Pisgah National Forest (mountain biking, swimming, hiking), horseback riding, balloon rides, skiing at Wolf Laurel (19 miles), relaxing at the historic Hot Springs Spa (30 miles), Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Chimney Rock Park, Grandfather Mountain, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and, of course, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
But then you may find you’d just rather stay home and sit on the deck with a good book.
