75 Old Gap Creek Road, Fairview, NC 28730
- $990,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,651
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. Carolinarealtorpatsy@gmail.com
- List Price
- $990,000
- MLS#
- 4378192
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Days on Market
- 78
- Property Type
- Residential
- Architectural Style
- Cabin
- Distressed Property
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1986
- Price Change
- ▼ $205,000 1784866860
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Lot Size
- 80,586
- Lot Size Area
- 1.85
- Living Area
- 2,651
- Sq Ft Total
- 2651
- County
- Buncombe
- Subdivision
- none
- Special Conditions
- Relocation
Property Description
Exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive and historically significant properties. Located in the highly desirable Fairview community just minutes from Asheville, this unique offering combines authentic Appalachian heritage, exceptional craftmanship, flexible use potential, and highly sought-after mountain lifestyle setting. The centerpiece of the property is a remarkable 2600+ square foot log residence constructed from three original hand-hewn log cabins dating to the 1800's obtained by the builders from neighboring Madison County and Leicester community. The cabin sits on the original site of one of the first schools in the Fairview community. Carefully preserved and thoughtfully integrated into a comfortable modern home the structure showcases the character, craftsmanship, and architectural details rarely found in today's marketplace. Original exterior doors from the 1800's, multiple fireplaces, exposed wood elements, and historic materials create an atmosphere that cannot be replicated through new construction. Positioned on approximately 1.85 acres, the property offers a private and inviting setting while maintaining convenient access to Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, area hiking trails, dining, Lake Lure, shopping, arts, entertainment, and the region's thriving tourism industry. The location provides an attractive balance of accessibility and mountain tranquility, making it suitable for a variety of commercial, hospitality, and investment-oriented subject to buyer verification of zoning, permitting and regulatory requirements. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a detached two-car garage with upper-level storage space and a separate cabin with power. This additional structure offers flexibility for use as an artist's studio, writer's retreat, office, workshop, guest accommodation, creative workspace, or support facility for a hospitality-oriented operation. The property's historic significance and unique architectural character create opportunities that extend beyond traditional ownership. Potential uses may include a boutique inn, destination lodging property, vacation rental enterprise, executive retreat, wellness retreat, creative arts retreat, educational venue, corporate gathering space, special event destination, or other tourism-related enterprise. The combination of authentic historic construction, mountain ambiance, and proximity to Asheville creates a compelling experience for guests, visitors and clients seeking accommodations and venues with genuine character and regional authenticity. Western North Carolina continues to attract visitors, retirees, second-home owners, entrepreneurs, and investors drawn by the area's naturals beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and strong tourism properties possessing authentic historic provenance are increasingly rare, particularly those offering flexibility for income-producing or commercial applications. Opportunities of this nature seldom become available. This property is zoned OU (open use) by Buncombe County.
Additional Information
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Den, Gas, Insert, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Interior Features
- Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Floor Coverings
- Wood
- Equipment
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Main Level Rooms
- Living Room
- Laundry Location
- In Bathroom, Inside
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Exterior Features
- Hot Tub
- Exterior Construction
- Log, Rough Sawn, Wood
- Roof
- Metal
- Parking
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Asphalt, Paved
- Lot Description
- Cleared, Sloped, Wooded
- Construction Type
- Site Built
- Elementary School
- Fairview
- Middle School
- Cane Creek
- High School
- Unspecified
- Zoning
- OU
- Builder Name
- Owner/SLC, Inc
- Total Property HLA
- 2651
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