176 Chestnut Street, Asheville NC
- 7 Bed
- 8 Bath
- 1887 ft2
- 0.3 ac
For Sale $1,615,000
Remarks:
(Accepting back up offers.) At 176 E Chestnut Street, historic grandeur and a nearly unbeatable location are yours. In fact, the history of Asheville itself is intertwined with this home. J.M. Westall, Thomas Wolfe's uncle, built this Grand Colonial Revival home in 1905 for William R. Whitson, a local lawyer. Word has it that Thomas Wolfe and Whitson's eldest son were thick as thieves back then. More recently the property has been The Chestnut Street Inn. The home, with its pressed brick exterior, brick quoining around its windows and some of the finest woodwork in the neighborhood, is a pillar of the Chestnut-Liberty Historic District. Although, between the gardens, the shady spots to relax and porches that are to die for, no one would blame you if you never even made it inside. But you will. And as you enter you'll be greeted by the main hallway and one of the home's masterpieces, the closed stringer stairway which ascends from a bowed landing with a courting bench at its base. Other decorative touches such as the raised panel wainscoting, milled mantels and a special sideboard piece made from tiger oak, which every owner has passed down and will stay with the home, are magical. More than just form, functionality and optionality also abound. There are three levels of living each with a possible primary suite and, with a total of seven bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom, comfortable space for family and friends is definitely available. A multi zoned system helps keep an ideal temperature year round while eight fireplaces ooze charm from days bygone. Let's talk about lifestyle. Heading out your front door for a stroll, if you go left you'll be at multiple restaurants, City Bakery, The Chop Shop Butchery or pilates within five minutes. If you go right you can be at Liberty House Cafe and Asheville Yoga Center in four minutes or Trader Joe's in another two minutes. This is all without a car, mind you. If you head south down Central Avenue you'll be in Downtown Asheville in around twelve minutes with all the amazing shops, art galleries, breweries, restaurants and art deco architecture sparkling before you. If it’s golf, tennis or pickleball you seek, there are multiple clubs nearby. Great schools and parks are also in close proximity or if you're in the mood for nature, hop on a bike or get in your car to find a nearby trail as the Blue Ridge Mountains provide countless opportunities to unplug. This remarkable property is being sold as a single family home or, if interested, could be sold as a bed & breakfast. Please reach out for more details and book your showing today.
General Information:
| List Price: | $1,615,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 7 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1887 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, On Street, Parking Space(s), Shared Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4297446 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Colonial |
| Bathrooms: | 8 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Green Area, Level, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 1905 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Asheville City |
| Middle: | Asheville |
| High: | Asheville |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Claxton Elementary | 0 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 1 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Haw Creek Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Evergreen Community Charter | 3 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 176 Chestnut Street, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $1,615,000 | days | |
| 111 Broad Street, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $549,000 | days | |
| 22 Broad Street, Asheville NC | 0.2 mi | $1,000,000 | days | |
| 181 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC | 0.2 mi | $1,095,000 | days | |
| 3 Aster Court, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $980,000 | days | |
| 297 Hillside Street, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $975,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Engel & Völkers Foothills Longtown
176 Chestnut Street, Asheville NC is a 1887 ft2 on a 0.272 acres lot. This is for $1,615,000. This has 7 bedrooms, 8 baths, and was built in 1905.
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