Richard Sharp Smith House

Historic Montford

288 Montford Avenue Asheville, North Carolina, 28801

MLS# 3234355 | $2,850,000

Designed and built in 1899 by Richard Sharp Smith, resident architect of Biltmore House, the historic property is surrounded by lush lawn, beautiful gardens, and koi ponds. This enchanting storybook property captures one's imagination. With its shingled, half-timbered, and pebble-dashed exterior, rose marble sink carved by Thomas Wolfe - its unique blend of exemplary craftsmanship epitomizes American Shingle-style. Beautifully restored and updated, the main house features six en suite bedrooms, eight fireplaces, chef's kitchen, and pristine original detail harkening back to Asheville's gilded- age of the late 19th century. The fully renovated carriage house has three en suite bedrooms, each with fireplace and private outdoor space. In addition to being a gracious city home, currently the property, according to the Sunday London Times, is operated as, "Possibly one of Asheville's finest small inns." Superbly located in the vibrant, in-town neighborhood of Montford, and only a half mile walk to the heart of "Asheville: The Paris of the South." Convenient to cafes, galleries, boutiques, museums, parks, and greenways - enjoy as private residence, or continue operating as income producing conforming inn.