An authentic craftsman-style home, recently listed by Greybeard Realty, offers new owners a move-in ready option with historic character. Anyone wanting unique, turn-of-the-century charm without the cost of rehab and refurbish should schedule an appointment today to see the 9 Emerson Rd listing.

Enjoy the craftsman-style quality of this Cheshire Village home.

Located in Black Mountain's Cheshire Village, this newly-constructed home (2008) is Energy Star rated. With seven post and beam constructed porches/patios and two master suites, this home has ample living space as well as three fireplaces, one on each level. And with its low maintenance stone and cedar exterior and the lawn/landscaping included in the HOA fees, this Black Mountain home appeals to owners who want to enjoy the western NC amenities rather than commit to household chores. Walk to restaurants, shops and the fitness center from this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. This 3,690 sq ft home offers its new owners ease of upkeep as well as convenient access to the area.

Cheshire Village, a small walking community within Black Mountain, has a small-town flavor, and adjacent Black Mountain has numerous shops and restaurant options. For more information about this property, please contact Chip Craig. From Greybeard Realty's website, you can access additional homes for sale in Cheshire Village. To appreciate western NC first-hand, why not check out Greybeard Rentals website which will give you an opportunity to rent an area vacation home and enjoy the area and see what it has to offer.

Sample the Asheville Small Plate Crawl

Asheville residents and guests can take advantage of this year's Asheville Small Plate Crawl, an event sponsored by Asheville Independent Restaurants. The three-day event, which kicks off on February 24, offers attendees a chance to sample local chef's best food options.

The local event provides Asheville residents with a chance to taste various small servings from dozens of Asheville restaurants located in the downtown area as well as Biltmore Village and West Asheville. And for Asheville visitors, it gives guests a chance to sample the flavor of the Asheville community. To get started, go to the Asheville Small Plate Crawl website and start selecting the restaurants you want to sample. Then, with the online printable AIRpass you can head off at your own pace to get a taste of Asheville.

Joining in one of these community efforts is a great way to get a sampling of what Asheville is about. Sure, you can read the Asheville information, but to appreciate the special flavor of this wonderful community, you really do need to experience its activities. If you already know what we're talking about and you haven't made the move up here yet, come on up and take a look at some of Greybeard Realty's great Asheville real estate now on the market. If you have heard all about Asheville and think it may be your next move, what are you waiting for? Click on Greybeard Rentals website and book a weeklong rental so you can come sample the Asheville flavors for yourself.

If you're looking for a private mountain getaway, take a look at 22 New Lite in Fairview. Located just minutes from Asheville, this two-bedroom, two bath log home has spectacular views. Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious covered front porch and take in the quiet nature of the area.

This newly-listed log cabin is an Asheville paradise.

This well-kept Asheville area log cabin, now known as "Annie's Cozy Cabin" also can continue as a vacation rental. Currently managed by Greybeard Rentals, this home has an excellent rental history with numerous return guests. With its wood paneling interior and its log exterior, this smaller home fits nicely in the natural setting. Constructed in 2007, this one-story home with a private well has just been listed and should sell quickly.

For more information on this newly-listed home, please contact Greybeard Realty. Take a look at Greybeard Realty's vacation homes for sale and read over Greybeard's information on buying a vacation rental home. Isn't it time for you to have your own mountain escape home?

Over the last year, monthly reports have indicated that this could be a great year for Asheville area real estate sales. And now that the 2014 year-end numbers for Buncombe County and Black Mountain have been released, statistics confirm that this last year indeed was a very positive one. In both markets, figures confirm that the steady [...]

If an idyllic Black Mountain home is on your wish list, look no further than 36 Cheshire Drive in Cheshire Village. This 3-bedroom, 2 bath home, constructed in 2000, has meticulous details and varied living spaces.

Take advantage of the mature plantings at 36 Cheshire Dr.

The home, which overlooks Cheshire Park, has a front porch perfect for rocking chairs to watch as life strolls by. And a back patio features stone work and mature plantings including raised beds. The modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances, and the various living spaces combine woodwork and clean, calm colors, giving the home a fresh, cozy feel. Cheshire Village is a wonderful walking community with restaurants, a gourmet market, and walking trails. In addition, you are only a short drive from downtown Black Mountain, with its amenities.

This move-in ready Black Mountain home is only one of Greybeard's Black Mountain listings. Black Mountain, the front porch of western North Carolina, has mountain craft and art stores, outdoor gear shops, and several microbreweries in addition to a wide variety of eating establishments. This lovely mountain community provides easy access to Asheville while providing a close sense of community. Why not contact Greybeard Realty and come take a look at this charming Black Mountain home and check out this home's beauty.

If spectacular views and privacy top your list for an Asheville area vacation home, you'll want to take a look at 92 Mountain Lily Ridge in Alpine Valley. This 3-bedroom contemporary one-level home in the greater Asheville area has fantastic long-range mountain and valley views. It has to be seen.

Magnificent Views From Mountain Lily Ridge Home

In addition to the main house, there's also a new one-bedroom, one-bath garage apartment for guests and family. The gated community where this lovely home is located has waterfalls and creeks and does not allow rentals. Mature landscaping around the home includes roses, irises and flame azaleas, all of which add to the sense of peacefulness in the home. Watch gorgeous sunsets, see the storm clouds drop into the valley, and take advantage of the best view around of the July 4^th fireworks.

While this home cannot be used as a rental income property, it can serve as a fabulous second home. With nearby waterfalls, incredible vistas, and remarkable privacy, it meets the requirements of most people seeking solitude for their second home. For more information about this home or other Greybeard vacation homes for sale, please contact Greybeard Realty. To see how Greybeard assists buyers in the home-buying process, check out our buyers' webpage. It's not too early to think of watching dogwoods bloom in the distance from this gorgeous home.

If you have been looking for a great Black Mountain home for your family, you will want to check out this Greybeard listing at 69 Meeks in Black Mountain. With 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a bonus basement room, this home is ready to welcome its new owners into the neighborhood.

Make this home your home.

Park your car in the attached two-car garage and head directly into the home. Located on a half acre lot, this house has a modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. There's a great living space with a gas fireplace on the main level as well. Settle into a rocking chair on the covered front porch or head out back. The large rear deck provides access to a fantastic fenced yard with an outdoor space including a stone grilling area, a fire pit, and fruit trees down to a mountain stream. While the house is beautiful, you may be tempted to spend most of your time outdoors.

Black Mountain is a small, welcoming mountain community with good schools and easy access to Asheville. Feel free to browse through Greybeard's other listings as well. And for more information about this home or any other, please contact Greybeard Realty.

As this holiday season comes to a close, it is time to start working on the next family reunion. And what would be better than having that gathering in your own western North Carolina vacation [...]

Greybeard Realty welcomes Realtor Jean David who has joined the full-service real estate company. Jean brings the total number of Realtors at Greybeard Realty to 14, each of whom has a special connection to western North Carolina. In addition, Jean and his wife, Morgan, manage Greybeard Second Home Care, a new division of Greybeard Realty and Property. Greybeard, a home-grown company committed to providing individualized care to its clients, continues to seek new ways to provide quality service to its clients.

Greybeard welcomes Realtor Jean David

Jean David, a Louisiana native, notes that his love of western North Carolina grew along with his love for his wife, an Asheville native. After more than a decade of vacationing in the Blue Ridge mountains, the couple, along with their two children, relocated to the area two years ago. Jean, who is also Director at Cheshire Racquet Club, describes himself as an avid long-distance trail runner as well as a supporter of everything local. Jean is a passionate supporter of local charities and businesses, and his experience with in-home rehab projects has motivated him to take on the responsibilities of Greybeard Second Home Care. Launched this fall, Second Home Care provides homeowners with quality property care including emergency weather checks and monthly maintenance reports

"Greybeard's Second Home Care is a special offering for our homeowners, providing them with top quality home maintenance, and we are very proud to have Jean David managing this new division," says Chip Craig, president and company founder of Greybeard Realty. "From the start, Greybeard has strived to provide special services to our clients, and Jean David's passion for Western North Carolina and his renovation expertise makes him well-qualified to oversee this new endeavor.

Greybeard Realty and Rentals, with offices in Asheville and Black Mountain, has 173 total property listings and manages 339 rental properties, including 170 long-term homes and 169 vacation rentals. Greybeard Realty, founded in 1999, has offices at 204 E. State Street in Black Mountain (828-669-1072) and 4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd, Suite 207G in Asheville (828-298-1540).  For more information, please contact Greybeard Realty.

When was the last time you took a cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway for sightseeing? With the recent ranking by The Weather Channel placing the Parkway at the top of the list of top 10 scenic drives, it may be time to take another look.

Capture fall foliage photos from the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Top 10 List includes Sonoma and Napa Valleys and the Red Rock Scenic byway. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the longest of the drives, stretches 469 miles, through the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The Parkway history is worth a glance as well, as much of the work was done by workers previously unemployed due to the Great Depression. Construction on the parkway, which links Virginia's Shenandoah National Park with NC's Great Smoky Mountain National Park, began in 1935 and wasn't completed until 1983.

A recent Greybeard Rentals blog talked about the multi-seasonal aspect of the Parkway. While often seen as a leaf-peeking conduit, the Parkway really does offer much more including spring wildflowers. The majestic beauty of the Parkway is one more example of what makes western NC such a special place to live. If you're thinking of relocating to the area, take a drive along the most scenic drive in America. And then contact Greybeard Realty to start searching for your new home.