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Posted on 07/27/2020
What is a Natural Ventilation System?
Image by Rvector from Shutterstock What is natural ventilation? It's utilizing wind with the "chimney effect" to draw warm air out of the home and replacing it with cooler air from outside. As the wind blows against your home, it forces air into open windows on one side of the house while a vacuum effect draws the air...
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Posted on 07/20/2020
Tips for Planning a Home Renovation
Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay Renovating your home is a great way to improve your home while also adding value. While you may go into a home improvement or renovation project with the best-laid plans, problems are bound to arise especially with a larger scale job. Some issues can be prevented by understanding the most common pitfalls that...
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Posted on 08/01/2020
Another Property Sold - 63 & 65 Owenby Road, Candler, NC 28715
Your secret hideaway poised on over 14 acres awaits with over $100k in upgrades to the main house and a separate guest house built in 2016 appointed with hardwoods, granite and a soaking tub in the master suite. End of the road privacy bordering Moore creek in this idyllic setting complete with fresh mountain spring water, barn, chicken coop, workshop, 30x70 organic greenhouse, storage shed and over 800 sq.ft. of patio. Upgrades include gleaming hardwood floors, completely remodeled kitchen and baths, new windows, window treatments, new doors, electric, plumbing, fireplace restored and upgraded to a Rumford design for optimal efficiency and...
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Posted on 08/01/2020
85 & 87 Ivy Bluffs, Marshall, NC 28753 now has a new price of $475,000!
Hand-hewn Log Cabin & Artisan Cabin for income or multi-generational living. The cabins are situated on 1.9 acres with an additional surrounding 25 acres of community land for complete privacy. Designed for ideal energy efficiency, the main cabin faces south and boasts pre-insulated superior concrete walls, SHGC Pella casement windows, soapstone woodstove and radiant floor heat. Unique and beautiful character found in every touch from the copper-faced cabinets and copper countertops to the tongue and groove hardwood flooring. Walk out basement for heated workshop. 5 hiking trails throughout the property including 2 that border the 1/2...
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Posted on 08/01/2020
85 & 87 Ivy Bluffs, Marshall, NC 28753 now has a new price of $475,000!
Hand-hewn Log Cabin & Artisan Cabin for income or multi-generational living. The cabins are situated on 1.9 acres with an additional surrounding 25 acres of community land for complete privacy. Designed for ideal energy efficiency, the main cabin faces south and boasts pre-insulated superior concrete walls, SHGC Pella casement windows, soapstone woodstove and radiant floor heat. Unique and beautiful character found in every touch from the copper-faced cabinets and copper countertops to the tongue and groove hardwood flooring. Walk out basement for heated workshop. 5 hiking trails throughout the property including 2 that border the 1/2...
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Posted on 07/29/2020
000 Rector Branch Road, Marshall, NC 28753 now has a new price of $29,900!
$5,000 below tax appraisal. Clean air and pristine mountain land with lush vegetation and privacy. Southeastern exposure and 180 degree mountain views from the proposed build site. Road gives access to almost entire border of acreage. Only 1 mile to Barnard Park River access to enjoy fishing, rafting or paddle sports on the French Broad River. Located in the Big Pine Area of Marshall, a small and vibrant community that is rich with local history, as it was a key way station on the early trading route called the Buncombe Turnpike. 15 mintues to downtown Marshall; 30 min to Weaverville; and about 40 minutes to Asheville. Priced to...
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Posted on 07/29/2020
Video Tour - 000 Morgan Branch Road, Marshall, NC 28753
Beautiful rolling land with sweeping mountain views located between Mars Hill and Marshall. Clear Southern exposure on the ridge top with an additional possible build site in the rolling, lower portion of the property. Well and septic not installed. Property has deeded easement access from Morgan Branch along a well maintained gravel driveway. Motivated seller has priced it to sell at $5,900 per acre. Make an offer before it...
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Posted on 07/29/2020
000 Morgan Branch Road, Marshall, NC 28753 is now new to the market!
Beautiful rolling land with sweeping mountain views located between Mars Hill and Marshall. Clear Southern exposure on the ridge top with an additional possible build site in the rolling, lower portion of the property. Well and septic not installed. Property has deeded easement access from Morgan Branch along a well maintained gravel driveway. Motivated seller has priced it to sell at $5,900 per acre. Make an offer before it...
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Posted on 07/23/2020
Another Property Sold - 237 Brickyard Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Charming bungalow on a beautiful 1+- acre lot. The best of both worlds for those searching for privacy and a country feel while only minutes to Haywood Rd/River Arts District and Downtown Asheville. Back yard fenced and perfect for pets. Great starter home or if you are looking to downsize. Home has wood floors and updates such as insulated windows and a heat pump. Detached garage or workshop. *Check out the 360 walkthrough...
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Posted on 07/22/2020
Video Tour - 180 Petersburg Road, Marshall, NC 28753
This affordable home is priced to sell with 2 acres, mountain view, 3 bedrooms, old tobacco barn, 3 outbuildings and a functional floorplan. Sit on the covered front porch and take in the year round mountain view from this private spot only 5 easy miles to the highway and 5 minutes to Mars Hill College and downtown. Set up your homestead here with terraced gardens on this mountain property. Monitor heat in place, though seller will install heat pump with an acceptable offer.. Spectrum internet wi-fi available as well. Outstanding, long-term tenant in place for...
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Posted on 07/20/2020
Video Tour - 5444 NC 212 Highway, Marshall, NC 28753
Your slice of heaven to live or vacation at an affordable price. Neat as a pin with functional floorplan that opens up to a covered porch overlooking the meadow below and breathtaking, panoramic mountain views all around. Enter into a welcoming family room with decorative hearth and gas fireplace. Adorable kitchen has everything you need. Wood laminate flooring in common areas and master. Generous utility, laundry room with storage and folding table. Listen to the sound of the rushing Shelton Laurel creek in the valley as you breath the crisp air on the porch swing. Newer 2013 oil furnace. Workshop potential in full unfinished basement...
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Posted on 07/20/2020
5444 NC 212 Highway, Marshall, NC 28753 is now new to the market!
Your slice of heaven to live or vacation at an affordable price. Neat as a pin with functional floorplan that opens up to a covered porch overlooking the meadow below and breathtaking, panoramic mountain views all around. Enter into a welcoming family room with decorative hearth and gas fireplace. Adorable kitchen has everything you need. Wood laminate flooring in common areas and master. Generous utility, laundry room with storage and folding table. Listen to the sound of the rushing Shelton Laurel creek in the valley as you breath the crisp air on the porch swing. Newer 2013 oil furnace. Workshop potential in full unfinished basement...
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