Welcome to Downtown Asheville, where hip meets classy and urban meets quaint, where glimpses of the stunning Blue Ridge mountains surprise you at every turn. How do you capture such a unique, eclectic place in only a few paragraphs? First, there’s the lifestyle. Asheville boasts a compact, walkable downtown brimming with world-class restaurants, independent businesses, and luxury boutiques.

Then there’s the beauty. Maybe it’s the city-wide preservation of Art Deco architecture or the picturesque way the historic buildings rise and fall with the hills, but Downtown Asheville has an almost European flare. From galleries showcasing the finest art in the region to local movie-houses screening the latest independent films, the city offers a rich, metropolitan culture embedded in small-town charm.

Last but not least, there’s the uniquely festive atmosphere. The downtown district is the site of ever-revolving, colorful happenings: The Big Crafty, The Southern Highland Craft Guild, Music at Pack Square, First Friday Art Walks, Shindig on the Green. Residents enjoy everything from ballet at Diana Wortham theater to samplings of local craft beverages at the annual Beer Week festival. There’s no such thing as a dull weekend in this vibrant mountain community.

If you’re looking to make Downtown Asheville your perfect home, available properties include everything from live/work spaces and new construction lofts to luxury condos. You’ll enjoy being able to walk to the food co-op on Biltmore for your everyday grocery needs or to stroll the year-round Farmers Market on Saturday for your pick of fresh produce, dairy, and meat from local Buncombe County farms. There are plenty of fitness facility options within walking distance. You’ll also live within a one mile drive from larger specialty grocers (including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods) and I-240, from which point you can easily access outdoor activities and everything else the city has to offer. Contact a Looking Glass Realty agent today to begin the conversation about your new downtown home.