Western NC Antique & Historical Homes

MLS Number CAR3720073

• Residential
• Bathroom 9
• Bedrooms 10
• Full Bath 7
• Square Feet 11722

Iconic 4.4 acre golf course estate with distant Pisgah range views. A long serpentine drive past the historic stables, green house, resort style pool, and carriage house delivers you to one of the first and most significant Biltmore Forest homes. Grounds with entrancing hardscape and landscape welcome you to a lifestyle rich in history. Careful and elaborate updates and additions by noted architect Robert Griffin create a meaningful home designed for today centered around a two story great room. Grand formal rooms flow on to terraces for elegant entertaining. The master suite has a fireplace, sitting room and copper slipper tub overlooking the golf course. Enjoy a mirrored breakfast/sunroom room, dual offices, a media room, a billiards room, exercise room and a pool entertainment area. A carriage house with full guest apartment and separate staff bedroom is ideal for extended family, guests or an aupair. Magnificent landscaping, water features, and terraces invite you outdoors.

Listed by Ann Skoglund of Beverly-Hanks, South

MLS Number CAR3692860

• Residential
• Bathroom 15
• Bedrooms 6
• Full Bath 10
• Square Feet 17569

Without question one of the finest residences in Asheville sited on a fully gated acre lot. Creating a provenance of distinction and prominence. This stunning brick Georgian is calling you home. This estate offers a lifestyle seldom found in our region. Custom mahogany cabinetry, Creston whole-house audio/video system, fifteen seat theater, indoor natatorium with heated tile pool, heated spa, 1920s fully functioning ice cream bar and 2 full bath dressing rooms. Full outdoor pavilion with a complete kitchen with seating for 12, stone gas fireplace and outdoor patio for 32. Extensive gardens, koi pond, bronze fountain and waterfall, irrigation system and lighting. Domed observatory with 360 rotation to stargaze, 2100 feet of terraces to view Mt. Pisgah and Cold Mountain. Whole house security, automatic fire sprinkler system, full house water filtration system, generator, climate-controlled 1000-bottle wine cellar, exercise room, Scandinavian steam sauna, 6-car garage.

Listed by Marilyn Wright of Premier Sothebys International Realty

MLS Number CAR3698734

• Residential
• Bathroom 6
• Bedrooms 6
• Full Bath 5
• Square Feet 7493

An English hunting manor with exquisite attention to every detail. Stunning woodwork greets you at the front entry with rich staircase and upper foyer. With ceilings over 20 feet and a gleaming crystal chandelier reflecting off of the woodwork, it feels like you are in England. Casual, rich elegance abounds in the great room with breakfast or game area overlooking the gardens beyond, a must-see mantle for reading by a warm fire. Drenched in natural light, the oversized dining is perfect for entertaining and holiday gatherings that can overflow onto the side terrace. Fully renovated gourmet kitchen with spectacular granite and Viking appliances. Presidents Hoover and Eisenhower have been served in this dining room. Just beyond the kitchen, a detached 3-car garage with apartment above. A premier location in North Asheville with outstanding specifications. Offering stunning views from the upper terrace, wonderful peace and tranquility, absolutely private. A country home in the city.

Listed by Marilyn Wright of Premier Sothebys International Realty

MLS Number CAR3562863

• Residential
• Bathroom 11
• Bedrooms 11
• Full Bath 11
• Square Feet 6876

1889 Whitegate Inn and cottages. Beautiful, well-maintained English shingle style, waterfalls, lush gardens all await you. 11 total guest rooms, 5 in main Inn, 3 cottages and spa room. A must see for qualified buyer. Walking distance to downtown.

Listed by Barbara Newell of RE/MAX Executive

MLS Number CAR3617996

• Residential
• Bathroom 13
• Bedrooms 12
• Full Bath 12
• Square Feet 8256

Own a piece of Asheville's rich history with this stunning Neoclassical Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1909 by local physician Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, this stunning building was his personal residence until 1920, when the property was sold and run as the Grove Park School for Girls, and later becoming a boarding house. Impressive Corinthian columns adorn the wide stone veranda which evokes the image of a Southern Mansion. Meticulous craftsmanship is seen throughout, from the oak-paneled grand staircase, expansive pocket doors, and ornate details. In 1941 the property became the Albemarle Inn, a luxurious Bed & Breakfast, which is still in operation today. Renowned Hungarian Composer, Bela Bartok was a guest in 1943 during which time he composed the “Asheville Concerto." Come experience the grandeur and enjoy the daily repose inside, as well as outside in the breathtaking gardens. Located 2 miles from downtown and minutes from the Grove Park Inn.

Listed by Holly Martin of Premier Sothebys International Realty

MLS Number CAR3584304

• Residential
• Bathroom 12
• Bedrooms 11
• Full Bath 10
• Square Feet 4649

Designed as a luxury private residence for the Jackson family in 1905, this home is listed on the 'National Registry of Historic Places.' Designed by Richard Sharp Smith, supervising architect for the 'Biltmore House,' it has been thoughtfully renovated and maintained to preserve its original charm. From the foyer to the gracious living spaces on all three floors, natural light beams in through original wavy-glass windows. It is completely updated with modern conveniences, including a gourmet kitchen and luxurious baths. The guest house is also completely renovated, and has potential for rental income. Both exteriors are newly painted. Traditional gardens provide year round interest, especially when butterflies arrive! Ample off-street parking. Just .8 miles to the vibrant DT scene, the home is nestled on a hill in a quiet section in Montford, AVL's most historic neighborhood. Close to Montford Park, Tennis/Basketball courts, Reed Creek Greenway, and UNCA/Botanical Gardens & trails.

Listed by Cate Scales of Nest Realty Asheville

MLS Number CAR3719810

• Residential
• Bathroom 11
• Bedrooms 11
• Full Bath 11
• Square Feet 4428

Welcome to the Historic Hill House! Built in 1885 as a luxury private residence, it was fully restored and opened as a casually elegant Inn in 1996, and can be converted back to a single family residence with generous spaces. Less than a mile to Asheville's vibrant downtown scene. The property is central to all that WNC has to offer. Hiking, biking, river sports, and the Biltmore House is just a 15 minute drive away. 10 private suites are fully outfitted with modern amenities, and luxurious bathrooms. The main home's Victorian and Queen Anne design features a large wraparound front porch for taking in the mountain air, and 8 suites. The detached townhouse has 2 suites. The original carriage house is a 1 bed cottage, currently used for the on-site manager. Beautifully tended gardens surround the home, providing year-round interest. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with coffee shops and grocery options nearby. BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE LISTING AGENT ONLY.

Listed by Cate Scales of Nest Realty Asheville

MLS Number CAR3613749

• Residential
• Bathroom 4
• Bedrooms 4
• Full Bath 4
• Square Feet 3756

Incredible find. Very unique private estate lakefront property in the highly sought-after community of Deerwood in Lake Lure. The home sits on a beautifully landscaped 1.33-acre site with a 2-car detached garage, garden shed, and private boathouse. The area offers community parks, local shopping, national forest, public & private schools, and easy interstate access.

Listed by Sharon Lingelbach of Premier Sothebys International Realty