Eight apartments on 2.25 acres.  Owner replaced copper pipes with pex, upgraded the electric, installed ceramic tile, new windows and a lot of cabinets and appliances. Many of the renters have helped out with yardwork and small repairs.  There is a community garden, and the renters have been managing it and sharing the produce.  

It is a beautiful piece of property just below Mount Pisgah in the Hominy Valley in Candler.  There are undeveloped views all around and at night the place is alive with bullfrogs, crickets, and an unobstructed view of a beautiful night sky.  It feels private and secluded while being only a 16 mile drive into Asheville.  Most of the renters have commuted to Asheville for work.

Neighbors chip in to help each other out and everyone feels a sense of responsibility for the place.  There are free range chickens there now, and everyone shares in taking care of them and collecting eggs. People often talk about the place “having a good energy,” and as the story goes it is situated on an energy vortex.  We’ve had different people approach us to tell stories about how the property was used before.  In the 1970’s it was a retreat center called “Spirithaven” and people came there from all over for weekly retreats. 

Owners have had primarily long term renters and people typically stay from 1 to 3 years.  For a time, owner furnished 3 of the units and rented them nightly for $100 a night.  They had visitors from all over the US, who made many of the same comments about the healing properties of the space. 

This recently remodeled bungalow has all the charm of 1917 with the amenities of today. This incredible neighborhood has long been called "porch street" because the neighbors all enjoy their porches and watching the world go by. Located off Merrimon Avenue and only a mile walk to the heart of downtown, 1/2 mile to Trader Joe's and seconds from amazing restaurants, 1/4 mile to UNCA & every convenience is within a moments walk. Moments from Weaver Park and Claxton Elementary in an established safe walking community. New roof, AC, gas stove, heat & logs, brick fire place, updated kitchen with all stainless appliances & concrete counter tops and pass-through window, hardwoods throughout, original fixtures and architectural details & coffered ceiling, new eco-friendly wood energy saving windows throughout home, master suite with walk-in closet & gorgeous double sink in converted antique furniture, main level laundry room, large fully fenced front & backyard, lots of storage, lower level apartment with rental income, private driveway. 

The Louisa J. Thompson House, built in 1906 and completely renovated in 2007, is just one of more than 600 protected structures in Asheville’s Montford Historic District.

The home is named for the childless widow that lived in the house from 1913 through 1945. Legend has it that neighbor ladies often gathered on Louisa’s Porch to talk about local news, exchange recipes and complain about the men folk.

Through the skillful work of Designer Steven Beili and Architects Aaron and Calder Wilson, the house was totally re-built in accordance with the latest “green” technologies available.  The house was stripped to its studs and then all new wiring, plumbing and spray foam insulation was installed. 

Just steps away from everything vibrant downtown Asheville has to offer, in addition to all pratical amenities such as grocery stores, greenways, and parks, you will find yourself never wanting to leave town!