West Asheville Real Estate Mountain Living Outside Of Downtown
Just over the French Broad River from downtown Asheville you will find West Asheville. A small section of the city separated from downtown by the River District, a haven for artists, musicians and creatives living and working in Asheville. West Asheville has it's own rich history and is a strong, diverse community. Made up of a collection of neighborhoods placed along the edges of Haywood Road that run from the French Broad River all the way to Patton Avenue these neighborhoods are filled with beautiful homes of any age and in any style.The Main Thoroughfare of West Asheville: Haywood RoadHaywood Road is the main street of West Asheville. A large number of local businesses located in West Asheville have storefronts and offices on Haywood Rd. Like the downtown Asheville architecture; many of the buildings on Haywood Rd. were built in the 20's and have been renovated to preserve the look of this main thoroughfare.Café's, restaurants, bars, salons, offices and markets are found ever block. In the last 5 years Haywood Road has attracted more homeowners and tourists. Cafe's, the outdoor Walk-In Theater at the Bledsoe Building and the West Asheville Farmers Market attract residents and tourists to Haywood Road. The pubs and restaurants also attract musicians to the area every weekend. Overall Haywood Rd. is where much of the buzz about West Asheville begins.West Asheville NeighborhoodsThe neighborhoods in West Asheville have a similar look and feel to the Montford and Chestnut Street neighborhoods in downtown. Many of the homes were built in the 1920's. Finding 3 or even 4 bedrooms isn't unheard of and the prices are more affordable than neighborhoods downtown. Many new, contemporary homes have been built in West Asheville in the last 10 years and older homes have been renovated or upgraded. West Asheville is a local oriented community. Neighbors often know one another and socializing at events on Haywood Road is common since it is often within walking distance.Shopping and Business on Patton Avenue and Smokey Park HighwayPatton Avenue is a hub for shopping in West Asheville. Gas stations, grocery stores, auto shops, retail stores, restaurants and more can be found along the edge of this small highway. Once you reach the city limits Patton Ave. becomes Smokey Park Highway and goes beyond Enka and Candler, NC to the Pisgah National Forest. Enka and Candler are beautiful places to buy mountain homes, especially if a buyer is in search of a larger property or lot. Near Mount Pisgah, homes can be found in a variety of styles and incredible mountain views are a standard. Homebuyers seeking a private, rural lifestyle should explore west of Asheville.Community Lifestyles: Leicester Highway and the Emma Road AreaWest Asheville also includes the Emma Road area of Asheville and Leicester Highway, a beautiful road that leads to serene rolling mountains and wide open spaces. The Emma neighborhoods sit between Leicester Highway and Louisiana Avenue. Homes in Emma can be found in small groupings or with a few acres of property. The style and price of the homes vary.Leicester Highway is a long road that runs all the way to Madison and Haywood Counties. The first few miles of Leicester Highway are populated with stores and shops like Patton Ave, but as the miles stretch out into the mountains and the road gets smaller, soon there is nothing but farms and fields. The creek runs right along the road and the mountains get closer together. In the last few years many developments and communities have formed in Leicester and continuing beyond the Buncombe County line. If you are longing to live in the heart of the mountains, Leicester is an excellent choice. The highway provides easy access to the city of Asheville and everything it has to offer on a regular basis.
