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Discover a Private Mountaintop Community Imagine a mountain community that truly celebrates nature.

Where half of the property is permanently protected. Where hiking trails showcase wildlife, native plants and waterfalls.

Where homes fit naturally into their hardwood forest surroundings. And where the community clubhouse offers the finest views on the property. That community is Creston.

Homes and cabins are tucked away, yet reveal breathtaking views and vistas. Rustic design, sustainable materials and careful development come together to create a timeless sanctuary, a quiet veil of seclusion perched eight miles above Black Mountain and just minutes from Asheville’s acclaimed cultural and scenic attractions.

Join us at our new model home for barbecue and fun before enjoying your private tour of Creston during the Parade of Homes.

2231 Creston Drive, Black Mountain, NC Homesites from the $70’s. Creston Cabins from the $400’s. creston-nc.com 828.668.4400

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CONTENTS 4

Mount Airy Farm

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The Many Lives of The Grove Arcade

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Champion Hills Club Celebrates 25 Years

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The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

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Thomas Wolfe’s ‘Old Kentucky Home’

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A Holiday Tradition Christmas at Biltmore

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PUBLISHER / OWNER Alan Sheppard

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COMPANY High Five Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 8683 Asheville, NC 28814 828.279.5962

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The Grove Arcade was the grand dream of E.W. Grove, a self-made millionaire who moved to Asheville in 1910.

By 1915, Grove had completed the Grove Park Inn and become involved in other civic projects.

Grove understood that a successful city needed a vibrant downtown. In the early 1920's, he began plans to build an elegant new building to enliven the downtown of the city he had come to love.

He conceived of the Arcade as "the most elegant building in America" and as a new kind of retail center. Architect Charles N. Parker designed the Arcade, which was originally more on page 12

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envisioned as a 5-story base with a 14-story tower, filled with shops, offices, and living spaces.

Grove died in 1927, two years before the building was completed. Only the base was built, yet at 269,000 square-feet, it was by far, the largest building in the region.

When the Arcade opened in 1929, it quickly became home to a fine collection of local shops and services.

Tenants included candy and cigar stores, a haberdashery, a public stenography office, fruit stands, millinery shops, beauty parlors and barbershops, a photography center, bookstalls and specialty groceries. Offices filled the upper floors. For 13 years, the Arcade was the center of commercial and civic life in Western North Carolina.

The Arcade was closed when the Federal Government took over the building as part of the effort to win World War II. Officials chose the building because it was large and located in a safe, remote place Following the war, the Arcade continued under Federal ownership and eventually became the headquarters for the National Climatic Data Center.

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The Grove Arcade was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in thge 1980s. In response to public demand that the Arcade’s historic architecture remain intact and the building be returned to its original function, a Mayor’s Task Force was established in 1985.

In the years that followed, more than a dozen private developers considered renovating the building.

Eventually a group of community leaders and concerned citizens formed the Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation. This not-for-profit had the mission of restoring the Grove Arcade to its original form and function.

In 1997, the City of Asheville acquired title to the building under the National Monument Act and signed a 198 year lease with the Foundation.

Since then, the Foundation has seen to the restoration of the Grove Arcade Building and its spirit. The restored Grove Arcade opened in late 2002 and includes shops, restaurants, offices and 42 luxury apartments.

... of Pisgah and Cold Mtn can be yours from this recently renovated rustic mountain traditional home. Features include a dramatic great room with floor-to-ceiling stone FP, special chef's kitchen w/professional appliances, soapstone counters, 3 BRs, 3.5 BA's. Perfectly sited on 7.2 acres of private grounds complete with stream, ponds, and waterfall. You have to see this one! Only 5 miles from town, across from Champion Hills. Ask for Betty @ 828-606-5896. MLS# 543862

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FEATURES • New 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Mountain Timber inspired home TO BE BUILT by Ridgeline Construction • Plans under DRC approval & buyer can customize selections • Timber & stone accents • Open floor plan • Custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops & hardwoods • Flex space or optional 4th bedroom • Covered outdoor living space with 2nd stone fireplace • Exterior finishes incl. native stone & maintenance-free siding • Seller is licensed NC broker • MLS# 542823

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Champion Hills Club celebrates 25 years No living designer has more credits on Golf Digest's list of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Fazio has witnessed firsthand the ebbs and flows of the golf industry.

Through his 40 years in golf course design, Tom Fazio has been recognized for creating award-winning courses around the world.

"It is capitalism 101" said Fazio. "The growth spirt in golf from 19922005 was just as much about real estate as it was about golf. During the 13-year period, the industry added 3,000 golf courses, a number that ultimately exceeded demand. Just as the real estate is slowly healing, the golf industry is slowly healing."

Fazio's primer for a successful community Tom Fazio believes there are eight important criteria to analyze before joining a golf community.

A strong initial developer, quality golf, a central location, numerous churches and banks, access to healthcare, strong non-profits, a convenient airport, and a dedicated Board of Directors all play a role in the vitality of a club.

Fazio distinguishes between the word club and community. "In my mind, club refers to the physical amenities, community refers to the people," said Fazio.

"When a strong initial developer launches a club, the infrastructure is built to high standards and ages well," said Fazio. "Down the line, when the club is transitioned over to the members, the club is in every bit as good shape, sometimes better shape, than when it held its grand opening."

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A central location is key. "We raised our family in Hendersonville. The possibility of driving 45 minutes to get to a grocery store was not an option," critiqued Fazio.

"While removed from downtown, Champion Hills is only a 10 minute drive to Main Street Hendersonville." Fazio also advises to research accessibility of churches, banks, and healthcare.

"A town with a complete array of services shows people are serious about living there. Unfortunately, we can't cheat father time. As we get older, health care becomes more and more important. It is comforting to know Hendersonville is served by Pardee Hospital and Mission Hospital, a regional medical center close by."

"We all want the next generation to excel. A strong school system guarantees our kids have a fighting chance in the ever more competitive business world," said Fazio.

"For those families who need a little extra help, healthy non-profits are a lifeline.

This year marks another important anniversary in Hendersonville. Twenty years ago, my wife and I founded the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County, one of the premier non-profit charities in the state."

Finally, a strong Board insures the stability of a community will endure. "Members must place trust in their elected Board of Directors," advised Fazio. "The destiny of the club is in their hands. At Champion Hills, the hierarchy of control is clearly defined. This creates strong oversight and crisp management decisions."

As a result, even during the recent recession, the community remained debt-free and the member-owned club maintained a healthy financial reserve. In fact, in 2010, the club expanded the already extensive amenities with new dining options, renovation of the clubhouse and expansion of the fitness center.

"It does not surprise me Champion Hills is celebrating its 25th anniversary year, as a successful, well-run member club. It has all the pieces of the puzzle." said Fazio. "I'm proud to call it my summer course."

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It does not surprise me Champion Hills is celebrating its 25th anniversary year, as a successful, well-run member club.

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Fazio can't underscore the importance of quality golf. "I might be a bit biased since I designed the course at Champion Hills," smiled Fazio. "But, the fact is, a quality golf experience drives membership. The course is the core amenity everyone focuses on."

Lovely French Country home thoughtfully renovated by interior designer/ owner to maintain original architecture.

Entertain in the spacious kitchen designed for use by 2 chefs. 5+ acres includes a one acre pond filled with fish.

Bright and sunny fabulous home on a level lot in a gated community. Sun room's large windows capture the mountain views perfectly. Large lot with grape vineyard, fruit trees and garden spaces. Entertain or just relax on the two upper decks and large lower patio.

$659,000 • MLS# 538903

$630,000 • MLS# 544714

Long range mountain views and private cul-de-sac in Reems Creek Golf Community. Vaulted ceilings, fabulous fixtures and nature's light and mountain views thru carefully planned windows and doors. Built by the builder for the builder.

Stunning modern home, year round mountain views, in very desirable Biltmore Park.

Spacious and elegant open kitchen with great room.

Downstairs living and game area is every family's dream. Extraordinary outdoor entertainment space with fireplace, hot tub and TV.

$630,000 • MLS# 536417 Janet Whitworth 828-768-1808 janet@janetwhitworth.com

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$900,000 • MLS# 547500

Celo Cove is a gated community in Burnsville, NC. This home has privacy and 21 waterfalls flowing right in your own back yard. Easily sleeps 10 people and is a wonderful house for entertaining many guests.

$1,250,000 • MLS# 547065

Mountain Air Country Club, located conveniently half way up the mountain with golf course and mountain views. Open floor plan with views from every window.

$875,000 • MLS# 518856

Located in a fly in gated community, Mountain Air Country Club, 30 minutes from Asheville. Never lived in timber frame home, privacy and mountain view.

$1,600,000 • MLS# 513773

You have to visit this property to appreciate it's charm.

Fly fishing just across the street, pasture for horses, pavillion for entertaining and an apt over the garage for a care taker or inlaw suite. New kitchen, several fireplaces and a wonderful home for family and entertaining.

$695,000 • MLS# 547500 Diane Vander Linden 828-231-3117 lindenpics@aol.com

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Drive Kimberly Avenue in the Grove Park section of Asheville and feel the elegance that cannot be copied. Designed by the Grove Arcade's architect, Charles Parker, and built in 1933 for Harry L. Parker, this house overlooks Sunset Mountain and The Grove Park Inn golf course. The home retains many original features with a touch of modern. $829,000 • www.76KimberlyAvenue.com

This 4000 square foot custombuilt traditional home sits on almost two acres overlooking a bold stream which meanders through the storybook property.

This large home is in the city school district, minutes to downtown and yet a world away. The gracious foyer leads you into large open rooms with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

A huge family room with full bath can be easily divided for a 4th bedroom. $835,000 • www.8CarterCove.com

This custom-contemporary, open-concept home is located on the 12th fairway in the vibrant Reems Creek Golf Community in Weaverville. Year-round, 270-degree uninterrupted views are ever changing in the seasonal landscape.

The foyer frames a magnificent fairway and mountain landscape through a towering wall of glass in the living room. There are four bedrooms and four and one-half baths, gourmet kitchen, elevator, and private master suite. $829,000 • www.8CrescentCourt.com

A masterful creation of casual elegance, mixed with the grandeur of nature, this four-bedroom home on 16+ acres joins the NC Wildlife Commission land to create long-range uninterrupted vistas. Custom-built from high-quality materials and meticulously detailed, this home is open and bright with garden areas, a barn with two guest apartments and a stocked, spring-fed pond. A retreat of the highest caliber! $1,500,000 • www.811RamseySnelson.com

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Lakeview Park Elegant Tudor built in 1927 in Lake View Park. New slate roof, new upstairs Central A/C unit, new gutters, and windows are just a few upgrades made to this stately home. Inside, you will find Quarter Sawn Oak Floors, updated kitchen and wonderful views from the sunroom overlooking the private landscaped flat backyard. $895,000 • www.258Stratford.com

Grove Park Yes you can have it all!! This grand historical home has been completely updated while retaining the original architecutural details of Henry Gaines. Beautiful finishes, great floorplan, private, wrought iron gated entrance are only the beginning of the list of outstanding features. The dream kitchen and butlers pantry is one of a kind and sure to delight all!

Detached three bay garage w/2 bedroom guest house has also been completely remodeled. $3,750,000 • www.50Glendale.com

East Asheville Elegant and informal mountain home, with a complete green renovation and a new first floor master suite addition with radiant floor heat in an unparalleled setting close to downtown Asheville. The house includes reclaimed heart wood finishes, natural mineral plasters, craftsman details, solar water heating and a passive solar floor plan for maximum energy efficiency.This 18+acre property includes a full separate guesthouse and much more! $1,675,000 • www.281JonesCove.com

Biltmore Forest This historical home was designed by William Dodge for Wm. Knight, one of the original developers of Biltmore Forest. The home has been completely restored and sits on nearly 4 acres.

Home sits on nearly 4 acres with natural stream & stone lined pond, formal gardens & 100 yr-old hardwoods. Features include slate roof, copper gutters, German silver door knobs, gargoyles, new gas power, custom kitchen, new plumbing and electrical systems and much more! $2,200,000 • www.15EastForest.com

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Pre-construction opportunities in the heart of Grove Park.

Customize your new bungalow, fronting the golf course and only one mile from downtown! Lots are available to purchase as well! Don't miss out only three homes will be built!

Starting at $795,000.

IMPECCABLE 4 BEDROOM 4.5 BATH HOME! Loaded with storage, workshop, guest or inlaw handicap access suite with family room, bed, bath & full kitchen. 2 fireplaces, vaulted atrium ceiling in great room on main.

Laundry on main is huge-great for crafting, sewing, etc. Playroom on upper level as well as office. This home is priced over $100,000 less than recent appraisal. Property includes 1/4 undiv interest in 8+ acre tract for privacy for owner & 3 neighbors. $520,000 MLS:547787

ENCHANTING TUDOR HOME With English country charm and period elegance. Main level offers large country manor kitchen with breakfast room, formal dining room with custom built-ins, wonderful custom oak paneled family room with FP, formal living room, study, master rnsuite and a heated sun room. 3 ensuites, bonus room and unfinished area on 2nd level. Coffered ceilings in many rooms. Manicured lawn and gardens. Fenced back yard with pool. Patios, outside grill, 3 car garage and more $1,500,000 MLS:544409

EXPERIENCE THE SERENITY of Your own mountain modge.

Waterfall, beautiful views, comfort & convenience. A peaceful retreat, A mountain lodge on nearly 5 acres where you can get away from the stress of the city and decompress in comfort. Main level master, three guest rooms on upper “level and a guest room and office on lower. This beautiful home blends the timeless, rustic nature of a traditional log structure with the efficiency of modern frame construction. Welcome Home! $895,000 MLS:532802

EQUISITE MOUNTAIN TOP ESTATE Incredible 3 bedroom 2.5 bath main home with a 2 bed 2 bath guest home. This property offers privacy, luxury and incredible views. The main home is designed with entertainment and viewing of the mountains in mind.

Native components on walls, flooring and structure. Screened porch, two fireplaces, walls of windows. Two kitchens in main home. Fruit & hardwood trees, gardens and so much more. Come experience and live the life you desire. Perfect for a family compound or corporate retreat. Sold Turn-Key for $2,175,000. MLS:528777

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The Sign of Excellence

The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Visitors to Lake Lure in Western North Carolina have long appreciated the natural beauty of the area. The Hickory Nut Gorge where Lake Lure sits among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is home to amazing vistas and an environment of extraordinary biodiversity.

Chimney Rock State Park attracts visitors from all over the world to enjoy hiking its trails. Now visitors can enjoy a new phenomenon, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, a vision that has come to life just this year.

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The gardens have welcomed visitors since April, but the official Grand Opening and Dedication of the bridge is scheduled for Saturday, October 19. Scheduled activities for that day include guided tours of the gardens with docents, as well as exhibits and items for sale from the Lake Lure Artists Club in an adjacent shaded grove.

Beginning at 4:30 that afternoon, ceremonies will include remarks from Peter Loewer, Vice President of the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. A scavenger hunt is planned for children, as well as music and light refreshments. The traditional ribbon-cutting will feature a garland of flowers. As dusk approaches, the lights, including bridge lamps reminiscent of those originally on the bridge in 1925 will illuminate the gardens.

As he tells the story, Bill Miller was "dragged as a child" to the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Created in 1929 by a group of determined women on an old trolley bridge spanning the Deerfield River, the Bridge of Flowers remained in Miller's mind, a vivid memory of walking across a river between flower beds. Its unique attraction lingered in his thoughts for decades.

Now retired in Lake Lure, Miller remembered the unique beauty of that bridge when the 1925 highway bridge over the Rocky Broad River was replaced and decommissioned in 2011.

As a member of the Lake Lure Parks and Recreation Board, Miller saw the possibility to turn the old bridge into a garden reminiscent of the one from his childhood visits. Though originally scheduled for demolition, at Miller's urging the old triple-arch bridge over the Rocky Broad was instead deeded to the Town of Lake Lure.

Miller spread the word about his idea and brought together like-minded residents of the Hickory Nut Gorge. The enthusiastic group formed the non-profit Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge with a mission to create a "Gateway to Somewhere Beautiful."

The development of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is ongoing, with a focus on native plants & a mission to educate.

They began raising funds for the project even as they started learning how to go about the work. Consideration had to be given to preservation of the bridge structure itself, as well as protection of the trout stream that flows beneath it. The group hired landscape architects to design a plan for gardens that would stretch more than 350 feet with approaches from both ends of the 155-foot bridge surface.

The bridge surface had to be smoothed to allow a protective surface to be applied.

Volunteers, with help and advice from local engineers, planned and installed irrigation and electrical infrastructure. Local artisans created raised garden beds on the bridge surface, faced with natural stone to complement the graceful balustrades that line the bridge. A gently curving path of pavers was created through the flower beds, continuing the Town of Lake Lure walkway.

The development of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is ongoing. With a focus on native plants and a mission to educate, every effort is made to help visitors identify the plants they are seeing. The volunteer garden committee not only works to keep the beds watered, fertilized and mulched, but manages seasonal changes needed to keep the gardens thriving throughout the year.

The East Gardens include a Founders Circle and a dry creek bed as well as split rail fences and a hand-crafted locust bench where visitors can sit to enjoy a view of the river flowing below. Unique plants are here, too, including the Franklin Tree, also called the "lost camellia." more on page 30

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Flowering Bridge ...

An American native plant lost completely from the wild in 1803, this plant was saved by a botanist father and son team, the Bartrams, who named it for their friend Benjamin Franklin and saved it as a cultivated plant. Also visible in the East Gardens are the antique gates that support the beautiful Lake Lure Flowering Bridge sign made by a local iron artisan. Standing tall over the gardens is an historic lamppost that once stood in front of the old Lake Lure School. This lamppost, like many features of the gardens, was donated by a local resident.

On the bridge itself, twelve garden beds delight visitors with their individual themes. The herb garden includes medicinal, culinary, fragrant and ornamental plants. One bed is dedicated the Lake Lure Classical Academy, featuring their mascot, the Raptor, and plants chosen by the students, including some that are carnivorous. There are two beds that feature plants selected since 1982 by the North Carolina Botanical Society as North Carolina Wildflowers of the year.

There are also garden beds that feature roses, prairie plants, succulents, fragrants, tropicals and plants that attract birds and butterflies. Throughout these beds are decorative items placed to enhance the viewing experience, most donated by area residents.

The diversity of these gardens reflects the accommodating climate of the area which is part of a thermal belt, a mountainside zone where frost or freezing temperatures are less likely to occur than they are at either higher or lower elevations.

Still in development are the gardens at the west approach to the bridge. As funds become available, the pathway will extend through this area to nearby Boys Camp Road. Early planning suggests featuring more native plants in this area.

As progress continues with the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, the attraction is drawing not just visitors from near and far, but also entrepreneurial ventures. Already serving customers nearby is the recently opened Carolina Moon coffee shop located in the Pinnacle Sotheby's Realty building.

The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge has been recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Get more information and see more photos of the Lake Lure Flowering bridge on the website www.lakelurefloweringbridge.com or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lakelurefloweringbridge

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Mountain estate on over 45 acres. Master bedroom w/2 separate baths. Heated in-ground enclosed therapy pool. 6 stall barn w/hayloft & tack room. $1,225,000 MLS 516019

New bathrooms w/skylights,Jacuzzi, walk-in shower,new kitchen,new ctrl H & A & ducts. Lovely 4 bdrm home on over 3 private acres with creek and waterfall. $530,000 MLS:539496

4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathrooms. Country home w/family space, fireplaces, decks, room, room & more room $565,000 MLS:487304

Desirable Trillium Glen. Nestled in a small quiet community adjoining 90 acres of conservation land.

In a class all by itself. $925,000 MLS:542705

Beautifully restored with a complete apartment, & barn for your studio or horticulture? Centuries old trees have been saved. $525,000 MLS:542253

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Ridgeview At Sweetwater Hills

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ich quality finishes and trims throughout make this Arts & Crafts home a real stand out! Gated community. Hardwood with inlays and tile floors, textured walls, custom fireplace mantle. Master bedroom opens to partially covered patio, gorgeous year around mountain views. Study/music room or 2nd bedroom on main w attached bath. 5 burner gas stove in kit, copper hood, lower level has large rec room,wet bar,room to make possible wine cellar, poured concrete walls, bath & study.

MLS# 541989 $649,000

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. . . hiking trails, waterfalls & abundant wildlife create your very own outdoor nature park. Custom Maple Island Log Home with environmentally conscious design: passive solar location, rain water collection & underground utilities. Whole log post & beam construction. Three level vacation home, B & B or year-round residence. 250 acres. Three wood burning & two gas fireplaces. Located 15 miles from Waynesville & 35 miles to Asheville.

MLS# 536553

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A magical place operating as a Bed & Breakfast, just minutes from the heart of Columbus and Tryon. Each en-suite bedroom is a retreat! The property has a bold stream running right beside the Inn and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected land. The owner's retreat has a second complete kitchen and synchronized steam shower. Just entering the property makes you feel relaxed and pampered! Below Appraisal. $599,000

Looking for a slice of heaven with a view that takes your breath away? This property delivers on all the best!

Fantastic 3175 SF. log cabin w/all the modern conveniences, plus a 1484 SF. guest house & detached oversized two car garage. Build memories that will last a lifetime. Adjoining 6 acres also available for purchase. $640,000

Nancy Witek

Gorgeous mountain architecture in a warm and inviting home in Straus Park. This home features the best of indoor and outdoor living. Covered porches (one with a gas fireplace) span both levels in the back, overlooking the stream. Wine cellar tucked into the lower level holds thousands of bottles! Great home for entertaining. $699,000

One Town Square Boulevard Suite 140 Asheville, NC 28803

828-553-4340 nwitek@beverly-hanks.com

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Its owner was a middle-aged horse-faced gentleman whose name was the Reverend Wellington Hodge: he had begun life favorable in Altamont as a Methodist minister, but had run foul of trouble when he began to do double service to the Lord God of Hosts and John Barleycorn -Look Homeward, Angel

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W.O. and Julia Wolfe bought the house in 1906.

It came with 19 boarders paying $8 a week.

In 1883 a small home was built at 48 Spruce Street on a 95 x 190' lot. Built by a leading private banker, Erwin Sluder, it was a wedding present for his daughter and son-in-law, Cordelia and W. W. Barnard. When the home was completed, it went through various owners.

The house was sold to J.H Herring for $3,600 on April 1, 1884. Then the Barnard’s purchased the house back on March 14, 1885 for $3,390. The house was sold again on July 13, 1889 to a Mrs. Alice Johnston Reynolds for $7,500, who would be the first to open the house as a business.

During this time between 1883 and 1889, the house had gone through a few expansions and updates. By the time Mrs. Reynolds purchased the house, it was electrified and plumbed with running water.

Under Mrs. Reynolds ownership, the house at 48 Spruce Street was known as "The Reynolds' boarding house". It had glowing advertisements in local and tourist information booklets and was a successful business until Mrs. Reynolds' death in July 1900. The house was then purchased by a couple from Kentucky, Reverend Thomas M. Myers and his wife Mary.

The Myers renamed the boarding house, "Old Kentucky Home" and began a six year ownership of the business.

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Wolfe in 1906. Thomas Wolfe later drew the Reverend Myer's portrait as the "Reverend Wellington Hodge" in Look Homeward, Angel.

After viewing a few other possible boarding houses in town, Mrs. Wolfe heard that the Old Kentucky home was for sale. Mrs. Wolfe appreciated the fact it was only a block from the family home and, after a walk through with Mrs. Myers, approached her husband about the purchase.

W.O. Wolfe aligned to his wife’s business desire and possibly with some relief, agreed and told the real estate agent, Purchased by W.O. and Julia Wolfe on August 30, 1906, the boarding house came with 19 boarders, paying $8.00 a week, and the name Old Kentucky Home. During the negotiations, Reverend Myers asked that the business keep the name in honor of his home state. Other than a few brief times when Julia Wolfe subleased the house, the boarding house at 48 Spruce Street was known as the Old Kentucky Home.

The purchase of the boarding house did more than bring in income for the family; it also created an irrevocable split in the family. Mrs. Wolfe found it difficult to run her business from the family home on Woodfin Street and moved into her boarding house, bringing her youngest, Tom, to live with her amongst the boarders. For over a decade the family moved between the two residences. The daughters

stayed mainly at the family home with their father, while the sons would shift back and forth between the two homes.

Although a divide within the life of the family, the Old Kentucky Home did hold many fond memories as well.

Wolfe would fondly remember the family and boarders gathering around the piano in the parlor while his sister Mabel would play. W.O. would entertain the boarders and family with long rhetoric and literature passages of Shakespeare, Tennyson, and others from memory.

The boarding house even served as a back drop for important family life events, like the weddings of the daughters of Effie in 1908 and Mabel in 1916. But not all the family events in the boarding house were positive. The boarding house is also where TomĂ­s brother, Ben, died in 1918 and his father died in 1922.

Ten years after Julia Wolfe's purchase, the boarding house remained practically the same in appearance, but in 1916 she undertook a sizeable expansion in order to accommodate a more boarders and thus, earn more money. During the expansion, Mrs. Wolfe added a large sun-parlor, extended the dining room, included a small family dining room, and included two sleeping porches upstairs, along with bathrooms, a water closet, and bedrooms of all sizes.

Tom remembered the extent his mother took to keep the expansion as economical as possible in his novel Look Homeward, Angel.

"The construction was after her own plans, and of the cheapest material: it never lost the smell of raw wood, cheap varnish, and flimsy rough plastering, but she had added eight or ten rooms at a cost of only $3,000."

-Look Homeward, Angel Since 1916, the appearance of the house has changed little, except for the occasional change in color. Wolfe described the boarding house as a "dirty yellow" in his novel and that was most likely accurate during the time he spent in the house. In a 1921 letter to his son, W.O. wrote of a recent change in appearance when the house was painted cream with chocolate trim.

By 1950, the house was painted white, possibly painted that color as early as the 1930’s.

Since its construction in 1883, the house at 48 Spruce Street changed like the city around it; growing to accommodate the tourism trade and expansion of Asheville. The happiness and grief within its walls inspired one of Americans greatest literary authors and reflects the history of family and city in the early 20th century.

"Jack, she wants it. Make the papers out to her. If she is satisfied, I don't care."

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Exquisite masterpiece in Kenmure. Gourmet kitchen w/ unique granite design & island, luxurious master suite, walk-in tumbled marble shower, stone fireplace, professional landscaping, pastoral views. Truly a home of distinction. MLS#547253 $775,000

Unsurpassed elegance & meticulous craftsmanship. 100 yr heart of pine floors, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, exquisite fireplaces, antique brick & open floor plan designed for a gracious lifestyle. MLS#529912 $995,000

Stunning home in Kenmure. Two master suites, dining room, great room w/ vaulted ceiling, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, family room, office, extensive landscaping. Exquisite quality throughout. MLS# 536046 $625,000

Extraordinary mtn living through careful planning & unparalled attention to detail. Great rm, 2 stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, granite tops, expansive master suite, game rm, bar area, office, open plan. MLS#536695 $675,000

Gorgeous 2.3 private landscaped acres on the 2nd fairway in Kenmure. All new expansive kitchen w/ island, granite tops, new appliances, new master bath, great rm w/ wall of windows to enjoy view. MLS#536703 $599,000

Exceptional home. Open floor plan, HWD floors w/ Brazilian cherry inlays, kitchen w/ granite tops, 5 burner gas cooktop, dbl ovens, 2 fireplaces, luxurious master suite, arched doorways, great rm. MLS#536767 $535,000

Extraordinary home in Kenmure. Great rm w/ 22’ cathedral ceiling, stone gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, dining rm, morning rm, luxurious master suite, family rm, expansive screened porch w/ fireplace. MLS#538267 $899,000

Like-new Kenmure home. Open plan, gourmet kitchen w/ granite, island, great rm w/ fireplace, dining rm, expansive master suite, family rm, office, screened porch, deck, stream. Charter Membership Included. MLS#544484 $585,000

Completely renovated Kenmure showcase w/ VIEWS! Brand new expansive Trex decking, outstanding gourmet kitchen w/ granite & island, dramatic great rm & living rm, luxurious master suite, sunroom. MLS#545031 $649,000

Thoughtful design & attention to detail in this spectacular home in Kenmure. Floor to ceiling windows to enjoy VIEWS, expansive kitchen, luxurious master suite, library, office, game rm, home theater, workshop. MLS#545786 $749,000

Private estate & tranquil setting on 2.5 landscaped acres.

Open plan, great rm w/ fireplace, unique gourmet kitchen, HWD floors, luxurious master suite, beautiful outdoor patio. One level living. MLS# 548554 $585,000

Magnificent & beautifully designed home. Entertainment sized kitchen w/ slate floors, granite tops, great rm w/ fireplace, dining rm, family rm, game rm, home theater, wine cellar, patio & deck. MLS#542303 $594,900

Christmas at Biltmore ... a holiday tradition Known as one of the Southeast's most beloved and storied holiday travel destinations, Christmas at Biltmore is set to begin on Nov. 2, 2013, and will run through Jan. 12, 2014. Candlelight Christmas Evenings with nighttime candlelight tours of Biltmore House take place Nov. 9 through Jan. 4, 2014.

Biltmore's elaborate Christmas celebration is modeled after the first time Biltmore's founder, George Vanderbilt, hosted friends and family in his new home, Biltmore House on Christmas Eve 1895. A 35-foot tall Fraser fir presides over the holiday season in the Banquet Hall and guests are treated to a Victorian era-inspired display of holiday finery.

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This year, guests will see 56 trees throughout Biltmore House, each intricately designed and decorated by members of Biltmore's floral team. Miles of fresh garland and wreaths create a yuletide scent throughout the House, with around 1,000 red and white poinsettias in the Winter Garden and other areas.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings Biltmore House takes on a warm glow during Candlelight Christmas Evenings, creating a unique holiday experience. Local choirs and small musical ensembles perform traditional Christmas music throughout the house while guests wander among the decorated rooms. The front lawn glows with a 55-foot tall Norway spruce, lit by 45,000-plus tiny white lights.

Guests may also visit Antler Hill Village when they attend Candlelight Christmas Evenings.

Visits with Santa, decorating seminars, Gingerbread House Tea In Antler Hill Village, Santa will visit with children and families from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 22, and also on Nov. 29. Antler Hill Village links to the Winery, where visitors may take guided tours, enjoy free wine tastings and purchase wines from Biltmore's diverse portfolio.

Biltmore's floral arranging and gardening experts will conduct free, daily seminars at A Gardener's Place gift shop from Oct. 28 through Jan. 12. Seminars are "Caring for Christmas Plants," 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and "Decorating with Christmas Wreaths," 1 and 3 p.m.

Build your own gingerbread house with the hands-on assistance of a Biltmore pastry chef at the Gingerbread House Tea, 1 p.m. on Dec. 19, 20 and 21 at Inn on Biltmore Estate. Admission includes instruction, supplies and a special tea service filled with an assortment of tea sandwiches. Cost is $49 per person.

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Asheville Realty & Associates, Bob Ray ........................26

ERA Betty Oates ............................................................13

Beverly-Hanks & Assoc., Alysia Maher ..........................27

Grove Park Cove ..........................................................20

Beverly-Hanks & Assoc., Mark Fields ..............3, 4, 20, 46

Jaguar Asheville ............................................................47

Beverly-Hanks & Assoc., Nancy Witek ..........................35

Howard Building, Inc. ....................................................45

Beverly-Hanks & Assoc., Pam Braun & Billie Green ......34

KB Properties ................................................................31

BlackBird Frame & Art ..................................................31

Keller Williams, Janis Moore Team ................................34

C21 Mountain Lifestyles, Tony Baron ............................14

Keller Williams, Pat Puckridge & Donna Prinz ......32 & 33

Carolina Cabinets, Inc. ..................................................14

Keller Williams, Terri Eisenhauer ..........................40 & 41

Carolina Mountain Sales, Sandi AuBuchon ....................14

Krista Washam Lablue ..................................................31

Champion Hills, Mary Kay Burke & Sherry Woods ........15

Lifestyle Homes of Distinction, Inc. ................................22

Coldwell Banker King, Richard Pressley ..............21 & 34

NC Mountain Realty Group ..............................................9

Cornerstone real estate consultants ..............................22

Preferred Properties of Asheville ....................24 & 25, 26

Creston ............................................................................2

Private Mountain Communities ........................................5

Custom Homes of Asheville, Inc. ..................................48

Versant ............................................................Cover & 23

DWELL Asheville Realty Group........................................7

Whitworth Properties ............................................18 & 19

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Jaguar Asheville 496 Cardinal Road Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-7493 www.jaguarasheville.com

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