The Sky's The Limit: Luxury Condos and Lofts in Downtown Asheville, North Carolina

If you haven't heard of Asheville, North Carolina you haven't been paying attention. During the last five years articles in publications like Rolling Stone, Forbes Magazine and the New York Times have analyzed, praised and followed the renaissance of this small city nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, near the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. It is a renaissance that has been a long time coming for downtown Asheville. In the 1920's Asheville was a bustling, growing city that attracted a diverse range of residents from local farmers and artists to the rich and famous companions of the Vanderbilt family. All of these residents stayed in Asheville for the same reason; from the mountains there seemed to come indescribable power and satisfaction. For some this power manifested as the artist's muse, for some it was healing, for some it was financial success. For all who arrived in Asheville the city became a place of inspiration. Then in 1929 the city suffered a severe blow with the stock market crash and the onset of the Great Depression. For years the city of Asheville would experience economic struggle and decline until the late 1990's when this jewel of a city reemerged as one of the most desirable places to live. Now, whether you are a real estate investor, buying a home or on the market for a second home in order to vacation or retire you can find what you are looking for in downtown Asheville. Luxury Condo Living in the Land of the Sky In the spirit of Asheville's history the development of luxury condominiums in the heart of downtown Asheville completes a vision never attained at the end of the 1920's. Historic buildings originally intended for real estate success are finally becoming what they were meant to be. One prime example of this is a condominium project called The Aston. In 1928 the four-story building was created by Gilliland Stikeleather to be luxury apartments. Unfortunately, the Great Depression left The Aston building's purpose unfulfilled, until now. Other historic landmarks such as the Kress Building, the Sawyer Motors Building, the Oxford Hotel, the former Union Transfer Building and the Castanea Building are all being transformed by Asheville's real estate growth and downtown condominium trend. There are numerous newly constructed condominium communities such as 21 Battery Park and the Hiawassee Condominiums. All of these luxury condominiums are conveniently located within walking distance to the center of the city of Asheville where residents can find all manner of entertainment, food, people, art, shopping and community. Music halls, art galleries, night clubs, eclectic boutiques and local retail stores, local and International cuisine, Independent and International film, the orchestra, the opera, pharmacies, organic and natural grocery stores and markets, wine stores and much, much more can all be found in downtown Asheville. Asheville creates the perfect harmony between an intimate small town community and the culture and excitement of a metropolitan city. Luxury Lofts: A Piece of History Many buyers interested in downtown Asheville can also find a more intimate and private residence by purchasing a loft built in one of Asheville's many historic buildings downtown. A majority of these preserved buildings house local businesses on the first level and renovated luxury lofts on the second or third level. The architecture of downtown Asheville includes many buildings created in the Tudor Gothic style. As you walk through downtown you are followed by the eyes of gargoyles and faces carved into the sides of these historic monuments, many built in the early 1900's. These luxury lofts feature a wide variety of upscale amenities and are built with the exquisite taste of those who enjoy having the best in life in mind. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom designed rooms created with artistic flair and perfect locations make these luxury lofts a real estate investment worth every expense. Downtown Asheville is the perfect place to make a real estate purchase that will bring you joy and success, as well as, a place to improve your quality of life. Wake up to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and always remember the sky's the limit!