This luxurious mountain home, located in historic Montreat, North Carolina, will undoubtedly blow you away. Equipped with 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and a stone fireplace, this 5,054 square foot home is a regal presence in the [...]
When imagining your mountain dream home, what first comes to mind? For many, a quintessential mountain log cabin overlooking sweeping mountain views wins the day. These timber fortresses certainly come with a “wow factor,” but the desire to purchase a log cabin also has many practical benefits that may just provoke you to take the next step towards owning your own log cabin.
1). Log home construction is incredibly sturdy. There is a good reason why so many historic log homes are still standing. The construction is meant to withstand harsh weather and the test of time. The National Association of Home Builders notes that log and timber homes in Europe regularly date back over 800 years.
2). It’s a great option as a rental! The picture association you may have of what a mountain home should look like is often shared by others. If you’ve been considering purchasing a log cabin as a vacation home, there is a good likelihood that area visitors will also be excited to see and stay in your log home. Feel free to contact our rental division, Greybeard Rentals, if you’re looking for a property management company to rent out your home in between your visits.
3). Log cabins not only look great, but they also fit right into the natural landscape of woodlands, mountainsides, or beside a bubbling brook.
4). Log homes can provide energy efficiency. A recent National Association of Home Builders study suggests that homes with solid log walls are often up to 15% more energy efficient than standard stick-frame construction.
5). Trees are a renewable resource. Some log home builders will build with standing dead timbers (sometimes impacted by insects), or practice reforestation when they do utilize live trees. Even the milling process can reduce construction waste.
Whether your ideal log cabin is a cozy, rustic cabin buried deep in the woods, sitting on a mountaintop, or within close access to city amenities, our Greybeard agents are all well versed in the mountain cabin search and can help guide you the through the process from log cabin dream to log cabin reality.
Asheville's South Slope district, which was once home to tired industrial buildings, is now a fully revitalized section of town that boasts over 10 breweries as well as noteworthy eateries like Buxton Hall Barbecue, Bharmari Brewing, and Wicked Weed Brewing's new restaurant, Cultura, which pairs well with the brewery's innovative sour beers. The flourishing district offers the best of Asheville's laid-back mountain feel, with plenty of options for activity and culture.
241 Short Coxe Avenue is a 2 bedroom luxury condo with 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms, and the perfect home to enjoy all that life in downtown Asheville has to offer -- with a location right on the corner of the South Slope, walkable to much of downtown. The home is adorned with premium granite, a natural gas fireplace, upscale appliances, radiant heated floors in the foyer and both full bathrooms, as well as travertine tiles in both the master and guest bathrooms. Sit on the private fourth-floor patio to enjoy views overlooking Asheville. Parking is never a challenge with the condo's private 2-car garage. Easily access the 3 floors of living space with the home's private elevator. Listed at $849,000, this 2017 condo with over 2,000 square feet of living space, 
may just be the perfect spot to call home, or your next home away from home. Contact a Greybeard realtor for more details.
Looking for a second home that can be utilized as a short-term rental when you're not in town to enjoy Asheville? While vacation rentals are restricted in the majority of downtown Asheville, the future owner of this home will also enjoy the rare privilege of owning a home that is compliant to rent as a short-term vacation rental within the city. Greybeard's rental division will be happy to discuss rental options.
People often speak about the community charm of Black Mountain, and now there’s a home for sale that exemplifies that same quality. Centrally located within downtown Black Mountain, 102 Terry Estate features a century-old main home as well as four other housing options. With its covered front porch and back deck, it makes a wonderful home to enjoy the small-town ambiance.
Nestled away on Terry Estate Drive, the property features a 4-bedroom, 3-bath main home as well as an in-home apartment, a cottage, and a duplex, currently used as rental income. Located on a 1.14-acre lot, the main home features hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a remodeled kitchen and bath. There’s also an additional .2/.3 acre lot parcel that provides year-round mountain views. The property backs up to more than 89 acres of Montreat College Black Mountain property.
With its proximity to downtown, this home allows new owners to stroll from its covered porch right into the center of town in a matter of minutes. Black Mountain, known as the front porch of North Carolina, has an eclectic 
assortment of dining choices, diverse shops, and artistic craft galleries. If you’re ready to settle down and enjoy the small-town feel with its western NC beauty, you need to come see this lovely home and property. For more information about this home, please contact Greybeard Realty. And if you want some information about how to prepare to purchase any home, please take a look at Greybeard’s buyer link. Greybeard Realty has some exceptional exclusive western NC listings right now.
The mid-year Asheville real estate numbers are in, and, on the surface, the statistics show a small decline in home sales for Buncombe County and continued growth in Black Mountain. After a closer analysis of the numbers, however, it appears that there may be some changes coming to the western NC real estate [...]
When US News and World Report wanted information about the best approach for families wanting to purchase a vacation home, they contacted Greybeard founder, Chip Craig, to get a few ideas from him. As the article indicates, the most important aspects of the buying process are consolidating, communication, and compromise. [...]
Owning a log home in western NC is the penultimate dream for many homebuyers. For some people, it’s a chance to live in a style of home that is most equated with mountain living. When it comes down to it, however, there are a number of very practical reasons that make a log home a very special place to [...]
Greybeard Realty’s new listing, 57 Gold Anchor Lane in Black Mountain, began life as a secluded fishing cabin, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. While its audience hasn’t changed, this lovely home has been transformed from cabin into a contemporary private [...]
If you are thinking of buying a home in western NC, Greybeard Realty encourages you to learn about the buying process before you start. Our office, located in Black Mountain, has Realtors who are local and very knowledgeable about the area. And we love where we live. It's why we are so invested in our [...]
It’s well known that Black Mountain is viewed as the “Front Porch of Western NC.” With its majestic mountain views, the town serves as the gateway to western NC amenities including hikes, arts and crafts, and historic sites including The Biltmore house. And living in this idyllic small town gives you access to a welcoming community that treasures its arts, its culture, and its music.
Perhaps lesser known is the tremendous growth in front porches in homes across America in the last 20-25 years. According to a recent Parade magazine article, in 2013 63% of single family homes in America had front porches. This figure is up from 42% in 1993. For many people, front porches serve as a window to the world, a place to sip a drink and enjoy the view or watch the world stroll by.
And truly what could be better than enjoying a NC mountain front porch. Greybeard Realty has numerous Black Mountain homes listed, many with porches just waiting for rocking chairs. To get started on buying your own home, check out Greybeard Realty’s real estate buyers’ tips. Then take a look at our NC real estate market information. Get started now, and you can be watching the world from a Black Mountain front porch in no time.
