Exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive and historically significant properties. Located in the highly desirable Fairview community just minutes from Asheville, this unique offering combines authentic Appalachian heritage, exceptional craftmanship, flexible use potential, and highly sought-after mountain lifestyle setting. The centerpiece of the property is a remarkable 2600+ square foot log residence constructed from three original hand-hewn log cabins dating to the 1800's obtained by the builders from neighboring Madison County and Leicester community. The cabin sits on the original site of one of the first schools in the Fairview community. Carefully preserved and thoughtfully integrated into a comfortable modern home the structure showcases the character, craftsmanship, and architectural details rarely found in today's marketplace. Original exterior doors from the 1800's, multiple fireplaces, exposed wood elements, and historic materials create an atmosphere that cannot be replicated through new construction. Positioned on approximately 1.85 acres, the property offers a private and inviting setting while maintaining convenient access to Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, area hiking trails, dining, Lake Lure, shopping, arts, entertainment, and the region's thriving tourism industry. The location provides an attractive balance of accessibility and mountain tranquility, making it suitable for a variety of commercial, hospitality, and investment-oriented subject to buyer verification of zoning, permitting and regulatory requirements. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a detached two-car garage with upper-level storage space and a separate cabin with power. This additional structure offers flexibility for use as an artist's studio, writer's retreat, office, workshop, guest accommodation, creative workspace, or support facility for a hospitality-oriented operation. The property's historic significance and unique architectural character create opportunities that extend beyond traditional ownership. Potential uses may include a boutique inn, destination lodging property, vacation rental enterprise, executive retreat, wellness retreat, creative arts retreat, educational venue, corporate gathering space, special event destination, or other tourism-related enterprise. The combination of authentic historic construction, mountain ambiance, and proximity to Asheville creates a compelling experience for guests, visitors and clients seeking accommodations and venues with genuine character and regional authenticity. Western North Carolina continues to attract visitors, retirees, second-home owners, entrepreneurs, and investors drawn by the area's naturals beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and strong tourism properties possessing authentic historic provenance are increasingly rare, particularly those offering flexibility for income-producing or commercial applications. Opportunities of this nature seldom become available. This property is zoned OU (open use) by Buncombe County.
BIG Price Improvement notice....Prime location in the heart of Fairview for the possibility of many commercial ideas! Once in a while a unique property comes on the market and it is a no brainer! This well thought out property is Open Use so can be used for many ideas, currently residential as it has been, or upfit for commercial as the neighbors are Trout Lily and KD's One Stop, across the street is Whistle Hop. It fronts a 5 lane highway, US Highway 74 known as Charlotte Highway, well traveled, in a community so tight and well rehearsed, where homeowners and businesses are welcomed whole heartedly in the community, so if you want to live or do business here this is your property! Ideas for commercial such as Coffee Shop, Bakery, Dental Office, Physicians Office, Physical Therapy Office (the garage would be a fantastic rehab area), or even Multi Office flex space might be possible. The ideas are endless. Brick rancher on full unfinished basement, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths on main, 1/2 bath in main level garage, 1 full in basement, enormous garage on main with 1 car garage. The full unfinished basement (clean slate for your ideas) also has a full bath and flex space with heat interior and exterior access and a tandom 2 car space with a garage door. Covered back porch and fenced in back and garage side. And additional covered parking under the carport. The home truly is well maintained and with up fitting for commercial, options to do what you desire. All on 1.14 level acre with a storage building. Come explore and get your ideas put into place! A Place in our beloved town of Fairview, NC! Seller Financing available.
Prime retail or mixed use development site located along US 74A just a short distance off I-40/I-240 (exit 53) & the Blue Ridge Parkway! This "gateway" link connects Fairview, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure with greater Asheville. Road frontage of ~139' along US 74A widens to ~278' a short distance into the site with more than 50% of the site zoned CS (~955' depth) while the remainder (wooded) site extends another ~615' (depth) increasing in elevation to a wooded plateau @ ~2410 elevation! Size & shape are conducive to split retail & residential use similar to other surrounding land uses along the corridor; sweeping, long range southern mountain view are a bonus! Utilities available!
Andrea Conner, License #298336, Xome Inc., License #C24582, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Fairview is located in North Carolina. Fairview, North Carolina has a population of 9,553. Fairview is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.64% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.17%.
The median household income in Fairview, North Carolina is $69,474. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,699 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fairview is 50.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 26 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.4 inches per year, with 10.5 inches of snow per year.
