Tucked quietly along beloved Biltmore Avenue beneath a canopy of mature trees, this enchanting storybook cottage feels as though it has been lifted from another era of Asheville's history. Set on a rare oversized lot just moments from Biltmore Village, the home whispers of the city's early hospitality days, once serving as overflow accommodations connected to the nearby historic Cedar Crest Inn "” one of Asheville's earliest grand boarding homes dating back to the late 1800s.
A winding approach, timeless architecture, and the gentle sense of privacy create an atmosphere that feels worlds away while remaining minutes from downtown Asheville, Mission Hospital, breweries, restaurants, and Biltmore Estate. Inside, historic character and cottage charm unfold naturally, evoking the warmth and romance that make Asheville's historic homes so treasured.
Outside, the expansive lot offers something increasingly rare along this corridor: space. Space for gardens, evenings under the trees, future possibilities of a firepit, or simply enjoying the quiet magic of a property that feels deeply rooted in Asheville's past. Rich with history, charm, and potential, this is more than a home "” it is a small piece of Asheville's story waiting for its next chapter.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
|
Tract
|
Kenilworth
|
Year Built
|
1915
|
|
Community
|
Kenilworth
|
County
|
Buncombe
|
SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Asheville City |
| Jr. High School |
Asheville |
| High School |
Asheville |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Heat Pump |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Refrigerator |
| BASEMENT |
Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Yes |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Heat Pump, Natural Gas |
| INTERIOR |
Pantry, Storage |
| LOT |
0.32 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Cul-De-Sac, Level, Paved, Wooded |
| LOT DIMENSIONS |
0.32 |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| PARKING |
Driveway |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
1 |
| STYLE |
Arts and Crafts, Bungalow, Cottage |
| SUBDIVISION |
Kenilworth |
| UTILITIES |
Natural Gas Available |
| WATER |
Public |
Location
Listed with Asheville Realty Group
Date last updated: 5/14/26 3:26 AM PDT
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