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Greybeard Realty Features Sweet Birch Commons

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Greybeard Realty announces it’s the exclusive listing agent for Sweet Birch Commons, a 60 unit townhome project now under development in Black Mountain. This duplex-style community offers easy maintenance and an atmosphere reminiscent of a time gone by. With no through traffic, this charming new community provides a quiet living space with a small-town feel.

The center piece of Sweet Birch Commons is the 1200 sq ft community pavilion, constructed from reclaimed barn wood. Included at the gathering spot are an original grain silo, a stone terrace, a game lawn and a fire pit. The community has easy proximity to Black Mountain, year-round mountain views, and simple access to Asheville and its environs.

Homeowners can choose from two styles of home: the Sawyer model and the Magnolia model. The Sawyer model features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a two-car garage. With high-end finishes and ample space, this large duplex-style home includes granite countertops and hardwood floors on the main floor plus other features. The Magnolia Model, a three-bedroom, 2.5 bath option with a two-car garage, provides the same elements in its standard package. Additional features are available through upgrade options, so homeowners have a chance to create the home of their dreams.

To get a better idea of what’s underway in this Black Mountain development, please take a moment explore our Sweet Birch Commons homepage. In addition, it may be helpful to watch the Greybeard videos on a day in Asheville and in Black Mountain. Construction on the model units begins in the next few weeks, and these finely crafted homes can be customized to accommodate new owners’ preferences.

Sweet Birch Commons provides access to the incredible mountain lifestyle that is Black Mountain. With arts, music, incredible dining options, hiking and outdoor adventures, and a thriving craft beer industry, Black Mountain has something for everyone. For more information about this exciting new development, please contact Greybeard Realty. Here’s your opportunity to customize an incredible mountain home and enjoy all that the western NC mountains have to offer.

Charming Black Mountain Cottage Includes Cozy Outdoor Spaces

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Located a short distance from Black Mountain center, 26 Wordsworth Rd features many green elements as well as inviting outdoor spaces. Nestled within the lovely Village of Cheshire, this four-bedroom, three-bath home would make a terrific full-time home or a second home for anyone who yearns to spend time in the western NC mountains. 

Constructed in 2006, this delightful home has a welcoming front porch as well as a cathedral-ceilinged living room with a stone, natural gas-fired fireplace. With a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen, there’s ample dining area. In addition to the indoor areas, there are also several sitting areas outdoors that allow homeowners and their guests to take full advantage of the fresh mountain air.

The Village of Cheshire has a welcoming, neighborhood feel and includes retail and recreation. The community has a diverse blend of year-rounders, frequent visitors, and vacationers. In addition, with its proximity to Black Mountain and Asheville, this home provides easy access to the arts and culture of western North Carolina. Homeowners can enjoy local events, like those listed on the Greybeard events page, as well as take advantage of Asheville area things to do.

If you’d like to get more information about Greybeard’s exclusive listings, please contact Greybeard Realty. And if you’d like a chance to try out the Village of Cheshire, why not take a look at Greybeard Rentals’ Cheshire rental homes. It’s a great way to get the feel for the area prior to buying a home with Greybeard Realty.

Expansive Views From a Spectacular Western NC Luxury Log Home

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Imagine yourself atop 40 acres of mountain property in the western NC mountains with 360^ views of mountains and valleys. Welcome home to 3250 Sand Branch Rd in Black Mountain. This once-in-a-lifetime offering provides ample space, both indoors and out, to enjoy the special qualities of the western NC mountains. 

With more than 5000 sf of interior space, this 4-bedroom home features five stone fireplaces and a wrap-around porch that includes an indoor/outdoor eating area. A few of the meticulous upgrades include geo-thermal heating, mahogany floors, copper kitchen countertops, and a hand-crafted locust wood porch railing. Perhaps the most eye-popping feature is the rooftop observatory that is accessible via a spiral staircase. From this vantage point, views include majestic mountains as well as telescopic moon shots.

Even the drive down the entryway to this impeccable home captures the scenic essence of the western NC mountains. Located 20 minutes from Black Mountain and 40 minutes from Asheville, the trip home includes gentle slopes and tree-covered mountains, reminiscent of a national forest. True appreciation of this remarkable home requires a personal tour so please contact Greybeard Realty to set up an appointment.

Greybeard Realty has homes of various sizes and locations through our exclusive listings page. For a glance at available luxury log homes, please browse through Greybeard’s luxury log homes page. And if you have a specific wish list for your newest home, please let us help you find your dream home. Buying from Greybeard is a very individualized process, and we look forward to meeting with you.

Realtor Kirstie Conner Joins Greybeard Realty's Old Fort Office

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Greybeard Realty welcomes Kirstie Conner aboard in its Old Fort office. While Kirstie is new to the Greybeard Old Fort office, she is not new to Old Fort. She grew up in the area and is a graduate of Old Fort Elementary and McDowell High School. With degrees from McDowell Tech and UNC Asheville, Kirstie settled into Old Fort with her husband, Casey. As a long-term resident of the area, Kirstie remains involved with numerous civic organizations including being a planning team member of the Old Fort Community Forum, that is funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation, and serving as an elected Executive Board member of the Old Fort Chamber of Commerce. 

Kirstie’s previous work experience includes working in photography and movie productions and serving as a social media marketing professional as well as running a small bakery. With her NC real estate license, she states she is looking forward to showing off her hometown to potential buyers. 

“With my long history in Old Fort, I am really excited to introduce Old Fort to people looking to move into western NC,” she says. “Old Fort has some incredible homes available right now, and there isn’t a better place in the world to settle down.”

When not showing real estate across the area, Kirstie enjoys scrapbooking, music, and cheering on the University of Tennessee Volunteers football program.

Kirstie joins the other 25 Greybeard Realtors who work at Greybeard Realty, which was founded by Chip Craig in 1998. In addition to its original Black Mountain office, located at 204 East State Street, Greybeard Realty has additional offices in Asheville and Old Fort. For more information, please contact Greybeard Realty at 828 669-1072 or online at greybeardrealty.com.

If you’re ready to relocate to Old Fort, please contact Kirstie. If you want to see what’s available in the Old Fort area as well as the western NC area, please look at Greybeard’s exclusive listings page. Now is a great time to take a look at available properties, and many of the available properties can be utilized as rental homes if you’re not ready to make the move full-time up this way. Greybeard Rentals can make that process very easy for you. Take a look at the rental management services page to get an idea of how simple the whole process can be.

Asheville Makes the Top Five Most Livable Hiking Towns in US List

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If you’re an aficionado of hiking and are searching for the best town to live in for that purpose, then you will want to check out a recent blog by Run Repeat, the self-reported #1 shoe review website worldwide.  The company started out trying to find the best hikes and then looked at communities that allowed you to do those hikes and then [...]

Charming Black Mountain Farmhouse Captures Small-Town Character

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So, you say you’ve always dreamed of living in a lovely farmhouse in a small NC town? Well, look no further than 102 Terry Estate, a charming 102-year-old farmhouse with additional structures located in downtown Black Mountain. 102 Terry Estate

The 4-bedroom, 3-bath two-story home features hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a remodeled kitchen. The deep front foyer opens to several gathering areas and ends with the staircase up to the second floor. This lovingly decorated home has numerous original features that preserve the original character of this home, constructed in 1916. With its covered front porch and back deck, there’s plenty of space to enjoy the charms of Black Mountain. 

In addition to the farmhouse, there are an additional four living spaces: an apartment in the main home, a lovely cottage, and a duplex. The structures are located on a 1.14 lot that backs up to the almost 90-acre campus of Montreat College Black Mountain. In addition, there’s a small vacant lot parcel that provides year-round mountain views. The proximity of this property allows for easy strolls to the greenway, the park, and downtown shops and restaurants. At the same time, the multiple structures provide the potential for both a residence as well as rental properties.

This beautiful farmhouse fits perfectly with the small-town charm of Black Mountain. To see other listings, please see the Greybeard Black Mountain listings website. For more information about 102 Terry Estate or any of Greybeard’s listings, please contact Greybeard Realty.

Black Mountain Home Charms With Its Character

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If you’re searching for a Black Mountain home with meticulous details and charm, you have found it at 201 Chapel Rd. Located across from the Black Mountain Golf Course, this five-bedroom, four-bath home has special elements that make it a unique property with ample indoor space and outside living area. Charming Black Mountain Home

With an open-concept floor plan and a first-floor master, this lovely home can work for a lifetime. The master bath has a large walk-in shower and a spa tub. The second-floor master provides extra privacy for guests while the finished basement, complete with a wet bar, offers a dedicated area for entertaining. And it’s all in the details of this home that create the one-of-a-kind feel for the home. From the copper farmhouse sink to the special fireplace mantels to the refurbished doors and brick floors, this home offers its owners a very original living space. And that’s just on the inside. Outside, the large corner lot has extensive landscaping that includes a creek, two small waterfalls, and a koi pond, all illuminated at night with special outdoor lighting.  In addition, there’s a greenhouse for cultivating new plants and storing tools as well as an open fire-pit to kick back and take in the backyard ambience. Constructed in 1978, this home has updates and special features, including stainless steel appliances and stain-glass windows. 

If you’re ready to relocate to Black Mountain, this home needs to be on your list. If you’d like to see what other Black Mountain and Asheville area homes are available, please take a look at Greybeard’s exclusive listings page.  Perhaps you prefer a smaller home or maybe you looking for an Asheville cabin perched on a mountaintop. If you have difficulty finding what you’re looking for, please contact Greybeard Realty directly.

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