Property Description

One of Montford's earliest surviving cottages, this beautifully preserved 1911 home isa contributing property in Asheville's nationally recognized Montford Historic District.The cottage sits above the street Overlooking historic Montford Park on abeautifully proportioned 0.23-acre lot with a large backyard. The property has beenrecently surveyed and has received preliminary approval from both the HistoricResources Commission and the City for a subdividable lot. All documentation conveysto the buyer who will have the option to complete and record final subdivision for aseparate buildable lot or continued enjoyment of the spaciousbackyard. The home has some essential upgrades, while preserving its historiccharacter. The home offers two bedrooms, one bath, with original bay windows and an inviting covered porch, both overlooking Montford Park, and an exceptional walkable location just minutes from downtown Asheville.On a quiet morning in 1911, Matilda Spann stood beside an unbuilt lane known as IolaPlace, overlooking Montford Park, and began construction on the very first home thestreet would ever know. Only one additional residence was later built along thatquiet lane, on a parcel she carved out and sold. Long before the road becameMontford Park Place, and before Asheville grew into the vibrant mountain city it istoday, this charming cottage quietly began its remarkable story.Inside, the home features a welcoming living room with original hardwood floors, agracious dining room, and a light filled former sleeping porch that is now awonderful sun room, offering flexible living space for an office, reading room or den.A covered rear porch sits just off the kitchen, while the generous covered frontporch provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy views of Montford Park with it'spickleball, tennis and basketball courts and paved walkways for a stroll through theparks rolling hills. An unfinished basement offers excellent dry storage, and theoriginal garage area provides additional space for gardening tools, bicycles, oroutdoor equipment.Recent improvements providing modern comfort while preserving the home's timelesscharacter include new central air conditioning, gas furnace, new roof decking, newgutters, and 50-year architectural shingles on the new roof.Rich with history, craftsmanship, and enduring charm, this is far more than a home?it is one of the opening chapters in the story of one of Asheville's most belovedneighborhoods. Enjoy an exceptional walkable lifestyle just minutes from downtownAsheville, the Reed Creek Greenway, 3 neighborhood restaurants, and a local market.This extraordinary historic cottage is ready to begin its next chapter with its nextfortunate steward.

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