Your Guide to Buying a Home in Asheville, NC

Buying a Home in Asheville, North Carolina

(Chimney Rock)

Asheville is located in Buncombe County

The cool mountain air and incredible vistas of Asheville was the lure of the wealthy throughout the South including George Vanderbilt, a New York aristocrat. Declaring that the spendor of Asheville on which he gazed as the "most beautiful place on earth", he built America's "largest private residence"; the 125,000 acre Biltmore Estates.

Also known as North Carolina's most architectually diverse city, Asheville features a fascinating blend of Queen Anne, Romanesque, Revival, and Art Deco.

Situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains,in the Western Region of North Carolina, Asheville is just minutes from Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina, just off I-40 and I-26.

The cultural and recreational experiences offered in Asheville are in endless supply. Outdoor adventures include hiking the Appalachian Trail, rockhounding for precious gems, trout fishing, a peaceful, scenic float down the French Broad or a whitewater trip on the Nantahala. Indoor adventures include the home of author Thomas Wolfe, Asheville Art Museum, Biltmore Estate, and the Asheville Community Theatre, just to name a few. And of course, whether your taste is home cooking or gourmet cuisine, Asheville has something for every appetite.