Sunday, 27 August 2017 11:05

Four Great Places to Build a Home in the Asheville Area

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The Asheville area is one of the fastest growing urban centers in North Carolina. With a skyline that is as much Blue Ridge Mountains as it is tall buildings, an ever-growing outdoor recreation scene, and some of the best restaurants in the country, it is easy to see why there is so much new construction in our city.

Whether you are constructing a permanent new home, or a vacation house, we have compiled a list of four great places in Asheville to build.

1) Building a House in Weaverville, NC

Twenty minutes or less from downtown Asheville, Weaverville is a hidden gem in northern Buncombe County. A bustling, historic downtown, parks, and all of the amenities of a traditional suburb, Weaverville has its own community, culinary, and art scenes. Some Weaverville favorites include:

  • Blue Mountain Pizza
  • The Creperie and Café
  • Allgood Coffee
  • Weaverville Drug
  • Well-Bread Bakery and Café
  • Zebulon Artisan Ales

The town has been growing for several years. There are numerous nice neighborhoods and places to build your dream home.

2) Building a House in Mars Hill, NC

In Madison County, Mars Hill is a college town, quiet residential haven, and tourist destination, all in one. You can find great cultural amenities, incredible mountain views, white water rafting, downhill mountain biking, and a lot of front-porch-sitting in Marsh Hill. Local favorites include:

  • Bailey Mountain Bike Park
  • Mars Hill University
  • Papa Nicks Pizza
  • Stackhouse Burgers
  • Main Street Burrito

If you are building a home in the Asheville area, Mars Hill is a great location.

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3) Building a House in Hendersonville, NC

Hendersonville has been one of the fastest growing small cities in western North Carolina for several years. A popular destination for new Asheville area residents and retirees, Hendersonville has a large, bustling downtown and great access to national parks, hiking, and mountain biking. Bordering South Carolina, Henderson County is not too far from growing Greenville, SC. Local favorites include:

  • Numerous Apple Orchards
  • Marble Slab Creamery
  • Dandelion Café
  • McFarlan Bake Shop

4) Building a House in Brevard, NC

Known across the country for its incredible mountain biking scene, Brevard is growing rapidly and a great place to build a home. With access to Dupont State Forest, Bent Creek, other biking trail systems, and North Carolina’s highest concentration waterfalls, consider contacting a trusted general contractor to build your mountain dream home in Brevard. Local favorites include:

  • Dupont State Forest
  • Sliding Rock and Turtle Back Falls
  • The Square Root
  • Brevard Brewing Company
  • The Phoenix

The key to having a great home building experience in the Asheville and western North Carolina area is choosing a trusted residential general contractor. Legacy Contracting has been building homes in the area for decades. Give us a call, to start the process of building your dream Asheville home.

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