Asheville and the Western North Carolina mountains offer natural beauty, an abundance of activities, and desirable quality of life.

What many would consider a postcard is the backdrop to everyday life here in Western North Carolina.  Mountains, valleys, streams, and pastoral countryside are just several minutes away from our eclectic city.  Whether you are looking for a traditional home in an urban environment close to nature's paradises or a mountain home or hobby farm that's not too far from civilization Asheville real estate is the perfect choice.  Our four distinct seasons inspire singles, young families, and retirees pursuing a wide variety of lifestyles and passions. Our local artisans provide locals and visitors alike with pottery, music, glasswork, jewelry, paintings and more.  Our cafes, restaurants and coffee shops are world class.  We have several local pubs crafting excellent beer.  Antique shops and art galleries are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.  For those seeking spirit growth there are a wide variety of options available including Catholic, Islam, Jewish, Protestant and non-traditional places of worship.  The local rivers and streams challenge paddlers of all experience levels. We have world class trout and smallmouth waters.  Wild turkey and ruffled grouse hunting are Appalachian mountain traditions enjoyed by many outdoorsman.  Hiking, camping and mountain biking are some of the most popular pastimes in the Asheville area.  There are also hundreds of volunteer and charitable groups where one may give something back to this wonderful community. Above all, it's the quality of life that draws people to Asheville.  For some it's the slower pace of life.  For others it's the friendliness of the people.  Some especially enjoy the cool mountain air in summer or the warm of a wood-burning fireplace in winter.  Many are not able Asheville NC real estate to put it into words - it just feels like home.   A Beautiful Mountain Playground If you like live music, international cuisine, outdoor cafes, clubs, taprooms, coffee houses, food co-ops, eclectic architecture, history, baseball, boutiques, funky shops, art galleries, independent bookstores, theater, dance, handicrafts, organic markets, street festivals, music festivals, film festivals, hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, golf, trout fishing, camping or picnicking, then Asheville NC real estate is the exact center of the universe. Asheville real estate, settled in the wonderful Blue Ridge Mountains, is an artist's community and college town at heart, has been hailed as "one of the South's hippest hangouts" by USA Today and crowned one of the "Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.A." by Money magazine and other Asheville real estate publications. Our city combines a warm small-town charm with an extraordinary urban sensibility.   The Great Outdoors-All Year 'Round Ranked the third most livable city in America by Outside magazine, Asheville real estate is also known as the "Adventure Sports Capital of the Southeast." The Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina are one of the best natural playgrounds on the planet. Our region boasts the best ski resorts in the Southern Highlands and ranks as one of the premier paddling locales on the continent, featuring such whitewater celebrities as the Green, Nolichucky, Nantahala (training site of many Olympic hopefuls) and French Broad rivers. The Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are right next door, offering no end to excellent terrain for hiking and mountain biking, and dramatic rock faces attract climbers from around the world. The famous Blue Ridge Parkway is on the east side of Asheville NC real estate, while the historic Appalachian Trail is less than one hour away. And a scenic one hour drive will deliver you to the Great Smoky Mountains, home of the most widely visited national park in the country. Art-From the Canvas to the Screen Hailed as one of the "Top 25 Arts Destinations in the U.S." by American Style magazine, Asheville is an artist's-and art-lover's-paradise. Downtown and Historic Biltmore Village boast more than 40 galleries showcasing works by the region's talented artists as well as top artists from around the world. The Asheville Art Museum even hosts traveling collections from New York City's Whitney Museum. The Asheville Urban Trail is a 1.7-mile stroll throughout downtown Asheville, illustrating the city's vibrant history through artistic interpretation at 30 stops. It also provides a close-up look at a collection of Art Deco architecture rivaled only by Miami Beach. Asheville has a burgeoning theater scene, with dozens of local troupes and several professional companies taking to the stage year-round. And if you're a film fanatic, Fine Arts Theater shows first-run arthouse flicks, while the annual Asheville Film Festival offers an exclusive glimpse at features and documentaries Music, Music and More Music! After dark, let your ears lead you to the nearest microbrewery or music hall, where the acts range from rockabilly to ragtime. With one of the best music scenes in the Southeast, Asheville enjoys regular performances by bluegrass favorites Seldom Scene, Peter Rowan, ; blues rocker Ben Harper; mountain folksinger Gillian Welch; David Wilcox; and the jazz-funk trio Medeski Martin and Wood. Other recent performers include Ani DiFranco, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Elton John, the Allman Brothers, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Allison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Emmylou Harris and Taj Mahal. Like to dance? Downtown choices abound, around Asheville real estate include swing, waltzing, clogging, contra-dancing, square dancing, disco, slow dancing to jazz or boogie to bluegrass. Western North Carolina mountains offer something for everyone.  If you are looking for a wonderful place to call home or somewhere special to get away from it all call David Clegg Asheville real estate broker  at 828-215-5759 or simply send him an email. for a great Asheville real estate experience

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